I love summer and all of the adventures it brings, but there are times when I feel like we’ve been going and going all day long. Sometimes we just need a break, a cold drink, a good snack, and...
You look at the calendar — you want to take the family out for a much-needed weekend trip, but you are tired of the rain ruining your vacation. Or maybe you simply want something different from the usual Orlando...
Summer break may be over, but it’s still so hot outside! One way to beat this crazy heat wave is to go to a water park and cool off. We recently discovered Island H2O Water Park in the Orlando...
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is located in Keystone Heights, Florida, and provides 2,400 acres of rolling sandhills for visitors to enjoy. This beautiful state park was originally created in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps,...
Growing up, we spent summers traveling, and Tennessee quickly became a favorite destination. With beautiful mountains and white water rafting, collecting rocks along the rivers, and climbing beside small waterfalls, it is forever etched in my mind. As a...
My husband is a very “hands–on” dad – he always gets up with the kids in the morning, and feeds and gets them dressed, so that I can sleep a little longer. (I take the evening shift!) He’s great...
As a mom of two, teaching my children to be thankful for the opportunities they are afforded and showing them ways we, as a family, can give back to those less fortunate has always been important to me. To...
It's a question that's been asked the world over: If your child makes a mess in a public space, who is responsible for cleaning it up — the people who get paid to work there... or the parent?
This hotly...
Can I get a show of hands if you are planning a road trip this holiday season? After five years living in Jax, this year we plan to hit the road after Christmas to head to my hometown in...
School's out, it's summer, and that means one thing: figuring out what in the heck to do with the kids over the next few months. But it also means it's the perfect time for exploring — and luckily, there...
When you think of vacations, you probably think of white sandy beaches and waves crashing around with a margarita in your hand — or perhaps a cozy winter night snuggling in front of the fireplace with a cup of...
Nestled deep into the High Country of North Carolina, at an elevation of 3,333 feet, is our favorite family destination: Boone, North Carolina. We love them so much, we like to call them our mountains, but I'd love to...