Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
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
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
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
Thank you to Sevierville and Hidden Mountain Resort for inviting us to stay in Tennessee! A few years back, I had the opportunity to sneak away for a girls’ weekend in Sevierville, Tennessee. I had such a wonderful time, it made me want to take my family back for an adventure in the Smoky Mountains. This summer our family finally made the… Read More
A big thanks to Sevierville for sending us to spend the day at Dollywood! When we originally planned our trip to the Smoky Mountains our biggest focus was on spending time at the national park, BUT how can you visit the state of Tennessee and not visit Dolly Parton’s hometown?!? The girls were excited to drop their hiking boots for a day… Read More
These beautiful Florida Everglades photos and post are brought to you by Little Moments. “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” -John Muir There is a zoo that holds many memories from my childhood. It was filled with exotic animals that do not typically live in the part of the world I grew up in. That… Read More
We are heading into travel season. Are you and your family going anywhere special? Planning a family vacation requires a lot of money, effort, and mental energy. The pressure to document your trip can, in itself, become stressful. Don’t fret. We are taking Melissa & Doug’s Capturing Childhood initiative on the road! Below are 3½ SIMPLE ways to capture gorgeous vacation photos…. Read More
{ding, ding, ding!} Suddenly kids are running and screaming, “The pineapple! The pineapple!” For a moment, chaos breaks out as a 10-foot-tall pineapple gushes a whopping 250 gallons of water down upon them. I watch the enormous mini-umbrella bobble back and forth as the bartender makes my strawberry margarita. He scans my wristband as payment, and I smile at the… Read More
Earlier this summer my family took an amazing trip to Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The most memorable adventure was a special sunrise adventure on the Wildlife Loop. The power of the experience caught me off guard. It was humbling and awe inspiring. Below you’ll find parent-to-parent tips for seeing the most wildlife possible during your… Read More
If your traveling on Highway 90 through (or to!) South Dakota, the Little House on the Prairie Homestead in De Smet is a wonderful afternoon experience for kids. Create lifelong memories and spend the day exploring Laura Ingalls Wilder’s childhood home. Get a photo tour below! . . . Growing up in Wisconsin, I’ve always been a fan of Laura… Read More
A huge summer storm has just swept through the Badlands. The dynamic landscape melts onto the walkways. Quinn clasps her hands together and asks, “Can we take off our shoes?” I hesitate for a moment. My first instinct is “definitely not.” Then I remember my girls need a lifetime of yes moments. “Go for it.” Let the toe oozing begin…. Read More
When’s the last time you had a sleepover? You… not your little one. My girlfriends and I talk all the time about taking our monthly Ladies’ Night Out to the next level. We start the conversation with Vegas or Mexico. As the wine in the bottle disappears, we’re dining in Italy. The flight never gets booked. How do you find… Read More
The forest was quiet as I walked across the long swinging bridge. It was nice to slow down and soak in our surroundings, after zip-lining through the area. As the bridge ended, I saw a marker welcoming us to Prosperity Mountain. My traveling partners admired the covered bridge full of wishes blowing in the wind. I was caught off-guard by… Read More
*Photo Credit: Clint’s BBQ & Southern Cookin’, image courtesy of Jill Krause The other day we talked about 5 tips for making dinner a rewarding part of your travels. When traveling don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the area through the food. Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a… Read More
Seven life lessons learned while ziplining through the Smoky Mountains. “You’re going to what?” my husband asked when I told him I would be zip lining through the Smoky Mountains. I admit this type of activity is not generally my cup of tea. However, over the last year or so I’ve been trying to step outside my comfort zone. If you’re… Read More