Camping on the Go: The Art of One-Night Stays We frequently have trouble deciding where to go for the weekend camping trip. We have so many options within our ideal 3-4 hour radius, it’s hard to focus on just ONE place for the weekend. So a couple weekends ago, we decided to take the show…
Summer Bucket List
Summer Bucket List Summer is the time that everyone wants to relax and spend time with family. It’s a welcomed break from school, and for some of us, a little break from work to focus on the family. However, summer is more than just a break and a touch of family time, it’s the time…
Mini Adventure: Marshmallows in the Backyard
Summer in my mind equates with good old fashioned mess. Squishy wet beach sand between your toes as you prance along without shoes. The tangy sweet smell of sunscreen on warm, tan skin fresh from the lake. Sticky, gooey and delicious campfire s’mores and burnt marshmallows squashed between your finger tips. Before you head off…
When Adventure Goes Bad
When Adventure Goes Bad (& What To Do About It) If you have been following our adventures, I admit, most of our trips, we are having fun. (Otherwise why do it?) The pictures show you amazing views, what we did, and our happy family. Most of the time, this is the truthful reflection of our trip. But…
Bring Back That Summer Feeling
Summer just doesn’t have the same feeling once you’re a parent. Between work, camp drop offs, playdate pick ups, keeping the yard in order and doing all the other household chores when the sun is shining outside can make summer feel like all work and no play. But summer can be the sunny season again….
Micro Adventures: Following Your Kids Lead
I admit it. I’m number one of four children, and I tend to be the leader. Call it natural inclination. As the big M-O-M, I tend to be the one rocking the plan together, making sandwiches and doing all that background goodness that gets things done. You see, I got inspired (and to be honest, slightly…