Exploring your local city can be a great way to have a family vacation without spending very much money. You’ll save on the hotels and plane tickets for sure and get to have so much fun experiencing all of the great things your local area has to offer! Here are some of my favorite things to do …
A Fun Family Getaway *Ticket Giveaway*
I guess last year’s warm winter spoiled us a little. This winter’s cold weather and snow has us all ready to go a little banana’s. My eight year old son told me the other day that “school is taking over my life” and we needed a break! He was so right. It was perfect timing …
Free Entrance Days into National Parks for 2013
Planning some family outdoor adventures in the near future? Mark your calendars for “Free Entrance” days coming to a National Park near you and throughout 2013: January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day April 22-26:National Park Week August 25: National Park Service Birthday September 28: National Public Lands Day November 9-11: Veterans Day Weekend This …
Vacationing in Michigan’s U.P.
Michigan is a beautiful state, and truly shines in the warm weather months. If you are looking to “get away from it all” and enjoy the outdoors without getting on a plane, Michigan’s upper peninsula is the perfect destination. I have enjoyed the U.P. nearly every summer of my life, and I continue to be …
Great snack for a Labor Day Road Trip or for the Lunch Box
Whenever we plan a road trip I’m in charge of getting snacks and drinks. I usually get an assortment of drinks, including bottled water along with healthy snacks and some other snacks that are just our favorites. I have found that it saves money to pack your own and also time. The start of school …
Enjoy Year Round Water Park Fun at Castaway Bay
Just over a week ago I had the awesome opportunity to represent Detroit Mommies at a Mommy Blogger event at Castaway Bay. Castaway Bay is Cedar Point’s year-round indoor water park resort located in Sandusky, Ohio. And with winter still in full force it was a great getaway for us twelve Mommy Bloggers and our …