Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
Wanderlust is a state of mind, a deep feeling, a flame of desire to roam… that can be fed or extinguished. Below are articles that encourage curiosity and the love of travel in children. Embrace the classic Tolkien quote, “Not all those who wander are lost.” Teach your children to live well and EXPLORE.
Nature, nature, everywhere. Family camping is one of the best vacation options available; the perks are endless. Take advantage of this frugal opportunity to slow down and spend time with your family. Camping as a family is one of those activities that many families seem to be hesitant on, but always seem to be intrigued by. And rightfully so! Going camping with… Read More
Considering taking your little muggles to Florida? Be sure to check out these Wizarding World of Harry Potter tips when planning your family vacation to Hogsmeade (Universal Studios Florida) and Diagon Alley (Universal’s Islands of Adventure)! A big thanks to Universal Orlando Resort for helping sponsor this experience. With each turn, my girls move further ahead. I increase my pace, taking longer strides to keep up…. Read More
Below are seven parent-to-parent tips that will help you maintain your sanity when traveling with kids in the car this summer. A big thank you to Subway for sponsoring today’s post. . . . You’re sitting in the front seat of the car fuming through the uncomfortable silence. One of the kids starts to whimper in the back because you’ve just… Read More
This simple (and fun!) travel tradition will make your family vacations memorable throughout the year. Try it once and I promise, you’ll be hooked on this tradition too. . . . I look at the clock in the car 4:16 am. I yawn, again. The car is dark — the world is dark — but the birds are chirping. I squint my eyes… Read More
Learn how to maximize space and pack like a pro. The ten packing tips below will help your family consolidate down to a single suitcase for your next trip! A big thanks to EzPacking for sponsoring today’s post. The excitement is tangible. As we drive to the airport, the kids are full of energy. With all the commotion, it sounds like they’re bouncing off… Read More
Camping isn’t really a vacation, but it makes for good memories. Being unprepared can make camping challenging. Ensure your next trip is awesome. Below are twenty-one family camping tips shared by our friend Julie (from Happy Strong Home) to ensure your next adventure is a success. We decided to start camping later in life. Neither my husband or I was raised… Read More
Learn how to encourage moments of wonder while traveling with your children. Big thanks to Melissa & Doug for helping families to come together to #TakeBackChildhood. . . . My eyes started to glaze over as I looked at the website. Plan your dream vacation. There’s always something to do on South Padre Island. As I read the suggested vacation itineraries, my shoulders began to tense. Even… Read More
The Art of Writing is a unique educational conference hosted by the Milwaukee Art Museum that brings together the power of writing and art. Every year the Milwaukee Art Museum comes together with local students to host The Art of Writing conference for kids. The children use the art in the museum to inspire their writing pieces. Here’s a little… Read More
Have you ever been traveling with your family and felt disheartened at the end of the day? Below are five tried-and-true ways to plan well and get more from your next family vacation. A big thanks to Vail Resorts for sponsoring today’s family travel tips. It was the fourth day of our trip. I sat on the end of the bed, looked… Read More
“I love you Mama,” my daughter cooed as I nestled down into the twin sized bed beneath the tall cathedral window where she would sleep for the night. Snuggled in with a myriad of stuffed animals belonging to a little girl we had never met, we puffed our pillows just right, to enjoy our nightly bedtime story together. First morning… Read More
This small slip, this simple phrase that comes out so easily, can unintentionally defeat the entire purpose of bringing your kids into nature to relax and unwind… Thank you to OFF!® for sponsoring this post. . . . I say it… more often than I’d like to admit. I say it… when I’m rushing around helping the kids get ready for school… Read More
Change your family vacation approach with these simple steps & enjoy a bit of kid-free time on your next trip. I’ve got to give him credit for the simple brilliance … this was all my husband’s idea. There, I said it. We were planning a family trip to Bayfield Wisconsin near the Apostle Islands National Park when he suggested it. My husband and I have… Read More
This classic Disney movie makes for a wonderful afternoon matinee with the family. If you’re looking for a way to introduce your kids to the theater THE LION KING is a great first-time experience. Your little one already knows and loves the story, making it a perfect fit. Check out the official preview below along with our three mom-to-mom tips for… Read More
The weather is heating up, another school year is coming to a close, and families everywhere are making their plans to hit the open road together. If there is one thing that I’ve learned from numerous family road trips, food is a key ingredient in making them work. So, before you pack up the car and head out, check out… Read More
Finding adventure in everyday by Tiffiney Lozano of Wild Child Travels. There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way. — Wayne Dyer Not so long ago my husband and I felt stagnate; with life, with each other, with our jobs. So we made a drastic move. We sold our house, all of our possessions (three cars, a camper, outdoor recreation gear… Read More
It doesn’t happen when she pulls a block from a Jenga tower without making it tumble. It doesn’t happen when she finishes the report she’s worked on so hard for school. It doesn’t even happen when she scores a goal on the soccer field. It only happens when she has both feet grounded on earth she’s never set foot on before. It… Read More