Planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort? I’ve got some tips for making it an awesome and completely memorable trip. Of course, if you don’t do these things, you’ll have fun too. But these five things will make a HUGE difference in your family vacation. 1. Get the Express Unlimited Passes. The Express Passes allow… [Read More]
25 Road Trip Activities to Keep Young Kids Busy
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]
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]
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]
Discover NC: Mt. Airy
My house no longer has diapers and my littlest one no longer requires naps. This means that vacations can be much more pleasant. It means that we can take a day trip or a weekend excursion without hauling an extra bag or two of stuff. I, for one, am ready. First on my agenda is… [Read More]