A few weeks ago, I visited Lubbock, Texas for the first time. Aside from the two times I’ve driven across Texas between Dallas and southern California, I haven’t spent any time in west Texas. And I had certainly never made the drive to Lubbock before (it’s beautiful, by they way…in some parts, stunningly so!). I’ve…
Carlton Landing Rentals are the Perfect Getaway
I received a complimentary night’s stay in one of the Carlton Landing rentals in Oklahoma. All opinions are my own. I can’t wait to share these photos with you! Over the past year or so, we’ve driven through Oklahoma several times. But until recently, we had never stayed there – it was just some really…
Fun for Everyone in Branson, Missouri
I was invited to participate in a promotional tour of Branson, Missouri through US Family Guide’s Blogger Network. All opinions are my own, all experiences are my own, and I am so excited to share my experiences with you! Update: It’s been three years since I wrote this post, and my kids are STILL talking about Branson,…
Family-Friendly Airbnb in San Antonio
The owner of this cute Airbnb in San Antonio hosted my family for a weekend. If you’ve never done an Airbnb before, you’re missing out – it’s a great way to travel with kids! All opinions are my own. I stayed in my first Airbnb in February, when I went to Seattle for my sister’s…
Plan Your Trip to the Great Wolf Lodge
My family attended a media weekend hosted by the Great Wolf Lodge. All opinions are my own. The Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas, has been on my kids’ wish list for ages. We’ve driven by it, their friends have been and told the tales of its awesomeness, and they’ve heard us promise over and over…
Plan Your Visit to Carlsbad, California with Kids
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my recent Instagram stories and California picture spam (not really spam, though, because palm trees and donuts are awesome, right?!). I love, love, love Carlsbad. My family has deep roots there (the Little League field is named after my grandfather, who built it so many years ago) –…
Your Ultimate Family Road Trip Resource Guide
In a few days, we’ll be embarking on an eight-hour road trip with two young children. I am excited about this. I remember my mom taking us on road trips to Oregon when I was a kid…she’d drive the three of us kids from southern California to Portland, Oregon by herself, and without a cell…
Plan Your Trip to Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas
Raise your hand if you love Fixer Upper on HGTV! {Is your hand raised? If you’re here, I imagine it is!}. Fixer Upper fans can now experience the charm of the popular TV show at Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas. In fact, many fans make a pilgrimage of sorts to visit the hometown and beautiful…
6 Things to do in Seattle
Earlier this month, I visited Seattle for the first time. The Pacific Northwest is probably where I feel most at home aside from, well, my own home (hopefully, I will retire someday in a log cabin in Oregon). I just LOVE it there. But I had never been to Seattle! Luckily, my sister is getting…
5 Things to Do with Kids in Oregon
My Oregon-loving heart wants to write ALL THE OREGON POSTS. I mean, really…it doesn’t get much better than Oregon in July. I want to share a few family-friendly activities in Oregon with you guys in case you are traveling that way. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry – Portland We used to visit OMSI when…