We all know traveling can be stressful, but road tripping with young children can make it even worse if you’re not prepared. As you’re looking to take a long trip with your kids this summer, consider a few activities (other than the much appreciated portable DVD player) to keep them busy. I’ve rounded up 25 of the best… [Read More]
Discover NC: The Greensboro Science Center
Now that the kids are getting older, I’ve been wanting to take more day trips and do more around our awesome state. There is so much to do and see in North Carolina and even though I’ve lived here since 1989, there’s so much I haven’t seen. This past weekend, we had the chance to… [Read More]
Tips for traveling without your kids
My husband and I are about to leave town for 8 days. EIGHT DAYS! We will be on our own, seeking out adventure and relaxation without our little minions tagging along. Yes, I’m excited. I am counting down the days, pre-packing my stuff, and loading up my Kindle. I am so incredibly grateful we can do… [Read More]
How to Pack for Great Wolf Lodge
This year, we took our 5th trip to Great Wolf Lodge, and I finally feel like I’m starting to get the hang of it. Especially if you’ve never been there, figuring out what to pack can be a nightmare! The good news is, Great Wolf veterans are always there to share some tips. You MIGHT… [Read More]
NYC Dessert Tour: Bright Lights & Broadway Bites
This past weekend, my best friend and I took a girl’s trip to New York. No kids. Lots of shopping, Broadway and FOOD. Friday night, we saw Book of Mormon (so FUNNY!) which put us into the theater mood. Then on Saturday, we took part in a tour of awesome dessert places in the theater… [Read More]
Carowinds with Kids: Tips for Your Visit
Last month we took a two-day family trip to the Carowinds Theme Park on the NC/SC border. We had a fabulous time, despite the 100 degree temperatures. Sure, there were some meltdowns, but all in all, it was a really fun trip. Here are our tips to going with young children. 1. Go on a… [Read More]
Adventures in North Carolina: Visiting Carowinds
About 15 years ago, I drove up to Charlotte from Greenville, SC (where I was attending Furman) and met my mom, sister and then boyfriend/now husband at Carowinds. I don’t remember much about the trip other than we had an absolute blast. We rode a ton of rides and even though it was hot, we… [Read More]
Why “arrive 1 hour before departure” is not just a suggestion
My husband had a business trip last week and encountered a few mishaps upon arriving at the airport. I asked him to share his tale. (It should be noted that I firmly believe in arriving at the airport an hour before departure for this very reason.) Per the norm, I arrived at the RDU airport with… [Read More]
Tips for a road trip with young children – the reality edition
This post should be short and sweet. It should read something like ‘Tips on how to have a successful road trip with children: DO NOT TAKE THEM.’ But, alas, we live in a big wide world and often take our children out into it. My husband and I moved to Japan when I was still… [Read More]
10 ways to survive a road trip with kids
Airplanes terrify me. I think it’s a control issue. On a plane, I have none, nada, zip. I can’t even see out the window half the time and it really bothers me. And what if the plane crashed? (I’m almost panicking now….I can’t even think about this.) Needless to say, the thought of flying with… [Read More]
