Chicago. For all the inclement weather endured during the winter months, the city really shines in the summer. After the last snow has melted, and shovels and gloves are put away, it is time to take out the shorts and…
Kid-Friendly Museums in Chicago
Chicago. The Windy City. Second City. There are so many reasons to visit Chicago. Chicago is a Mid-West City, in more than just location. That “midwestern” philosophy echoes throughout the city. The city that works, it is. There is a lot of History. There…
Memorial Day Weekend at the Grand Canyon
For many Americans, Memorial Day means the “Unofficial” Official Summer kick off. And with a 3-day weekend, what better way to than to kick off summer with an All American Road Trip Typically for Memorial Day, we hop in the car…
Must-see sights in Washington DC
Washington DC. The Nation’s Capital. This is one city that is chock full of history and reverence for our country. Its no wonder its a destination for field trips for students all across the country. Not just for a school…
18 Summers
A friend once said to us “18 summers. That’s the number of summers you have until your kids become adults and leave the house (theoretically). Yikes! Gulp! When this was first uttered to us, we were in the midst of babyhood.…
Epic Road Trip to Utah’s 5 National Parks
Utah boasts 5, count ’em 5 National Parks. Seems just perfect for a summer road trip!! National Parks Pass If you have a fourth-grader, you really should look into the National Parks Pass. This is an awesome program (Thank…
4 Reasons to go to Park City in the summer
Park City is known for its great ski resorts and winter fun. Sundance anyone? But, did you know that Park City is equally amazing in the summer? Yes, it’s true! We had the opportunity to visit this summer for a…
San Diego with kids during a Pandemic
One thing families are asking themselves in 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, should we take a summer vacation? Travel, not to mention summer vacations just look different this year. We can’t fly anywhere. No going out of…
2 Perfect Days in Venice
We decided to finish out our 3-week whirlwind Italy Journey in Venice. We had never been. But we’ve always been curious. We decided to stay 3 nights / 2 days, as it was the end of the trip and…
3 Perfect Day Trips from Florence
Florence. Just the name oozes a Renaissance Medieval vibe. The city is pretty amazing. One amazing thing we found out about Florence is it’s location is pretty close to so many day trips. You could go to Milan, or even…