If you’re looking for a family-friendly vacation without actually leaving the state, then look no further than Panama City Beach! While searching for a new place to visit that was less than a five-hour drive, Panama City Beach popped...
I was scrolling through Facebook over spring break and saw one of my friends checked in at the Florida Caverns State Park — and I found myself looking through every single photo. I’ve lived in Florida my entire life,...
We're not even quite to July yet, and my kids are already chanting "I'mmmmm bored" on a daily basis! Last year I came up with 10 kid-friendly day trips from Jax, and now I need more! So here are 10...
A few weeks before she started kindergarten, my 5-year-old started asking for a “real-life Barbie DreamCamper Trip.” Because this year has been a total train wreck and we all needed a little bit of fun, I happily obliged. I...
Day trips are the best way to make memories with the family. This summer, the kids and I are ready to go! Here is an excellent list of kid-friendly day trips or weekend trips that offer plenty of fun,...
“Summmertimmmmeee, and the livin’ is easy...” Okay, maybe not easy, but at least less scheduled! Thankfully Florida has a ton of state parks, springs, and nature trails to explore! Can we shout ROAD TRIP?!
Have you ever been to central...
I was still pregnant with my son, Wyatt, when I wandered onto a pregnancy board on BabyCenter.com dedicated to parents of children like mine. It hadn't been long since I had been told he would have Down syndrome, and...
Now that college football is over for the season, what else is there to do in Gainesville without the Gators football games, you may ask. Plenty! Below are some suggestions from our recent day trip to Gainesville (about 90...
I recently traveled to India for work. I was gone for 13 days. We visited four different cities, took seven flights, drove hundreds of miles, and had an overnight stop in Dubai. It was one of the most memorable...
Traveling can be absolutely fabulous, or it can make you an anxious mess. Either way, it’s best to be prepared. Here are some travel tips I’ve found helpful over the years.
Consider a travel advisor
If you can, hire a professional...
Calling all animal lovers! Are you wild about all the native Florida animals we have around us? I’ve rounded up some of the best family-friendly places to check out for furry, possibly scary, wet, and adorable animals in our...
Our family loves the outdoors! But in Florida, so many of the months are not only bloody hot, but humid beyond any hair serum’s power. One of the ways we can enjoy the outdoors and stay cool any time...