One of the most beautiful parts of Florida is the Florida Keys. From Jacksonville, the first key — Key Largo — is a little less than a six-hour drive (so plan for 6-7 with traffic and kids). Since we've...
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 daughter's birthday was coming up, and I debated between a birthday party or a trip. LEGOLAND® won by a popular vote, and I began planning, which is my favorite part of the trip preparation. Because I'm a thrifty...
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,...
Summer is almost here and BOY is it hot! Sure, we have our pools and the beaches to help us beat these hot summer days, but how about adding some extra fun in the water and sun!? Here are...
Our family of five, kids ages 9, 7, and almost 2, decided we needed a mini holiday getaway and were not quite sure where to go. We wanted something drivable (my max is 8 hours), a potential for snow,...
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...
If you’re looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life but don’t want to go far, Jekyll Island, GA, may be just what you’re looking for. It has beaches, places to let kids climb to...
As a Floridian parent, there's no need to break the bank for your little ones to have a blast. Kennedy Space Center, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island, and Miami Seaquarium all have annual preschool passes for...
One of the hardest parts, in my opinion, of being a parent is remembering to be a couple. More like finding and making the time to be a couple, really. It's so easy to get caught up in the...
Going on a road trip soon? You've come to the right post! I'm back with part two of my road trip tips — this time I'm sharing my favorite road trip-friendly toys and activities that can help you have...
Ahhhh. Just you and the open road, traveling to see family or going on a new adventure... and the screaming kids in the back of the minivan. When my family and I decided to drive from Florida to Tennessee,...