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.
Let’s face it, for a family to take a vacation together there are a lot of things to plan and put into place. A little bit of initial prepping and planning can help make your family vacation one filled with happy memories. Choosing the best hotel for your vacation can be one of the biggest decisions, which is why I’m… Read More
Thank you to Comfort Suites by Choice Hotels for sponsoring our momcation and this giveaway. All opinions and text are my own. Do you need a Momcation too? One lucky reader will score a $500 Choice Hotels gift card. Get the details below! Being a mom is a full-time job. Unfortunately, unlike other jobs, it doesn’t come with two weeks of vacation days. What’s more, when… Read More
Bayfield HO. Escaping to the Apostle Islands? Below is a list of great restaurants, must-do hikes and reliable outfitters. In other words, a few of our favorite things to do in Bayfield, Wisconsin. A good friend sent me a text this morning: We’re cruising to Bayfield for four days for a long weekend. Local establishments, views, hike/bike trails … What should… 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
Yesterday she took her first step; today she’s asking for her own Instagram account. Where did the time go? Below are 50+ things I want to teach my daughter. What would you add to this list? . . . . My daughter sat in the backseat of the car, singing along at the top of her lungs: When I’m gone, when… 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
This small mistake, this simple phrase, it can unintentionally defeat the purpose of taking your kids out into nature… We had a solid 90-minutes to hike the full trail. About 20-minute into our adventure we found this: Hikers continued to pass as we played in the stream being fed by snow runoff from the mountain. “Come on, let’s go.”… Read More
3 Kids, 5 Passports, 50 States + 13 Countries. Check out their inspiring family story… I am a family travel blogger because I love my family and I love to travel. I started my blog because I truly believe that… It is possible for anyone who desires to travel with their family regardless of their economic status to make that… Read More
Lake Michigan has unexpectedly beautiful beaches and amazing natural features on their National Park Lake Shores. We spent a week in the area and had a lovely time exploring. Below are ten things to do with kids in Traverse City and the surrounding areas. 1. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore | View national park website Tips: Go early in… Read More
Universal Studios. Cape Canaveral. Disney World. Epcot Center. Busch Gardens. When I was a kid, we saw it ALL when vacationing in Florida. My parents were the ultimate tourists, ensuring no adventure was overlooked. I think back now and smile. These expensive endeavors were my parents basically saying, “we love you,” in their unique way. [Read more about Love Languages]… 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
This travel guest post is by the lovely Aimee Chan, founder of suitcasesandstrollers.com. “Me” time = No kids time. Right? Normally in my day-to-day life, this holds true. I find rejuvenation from those small breaks away from the children: a 10 minute coffee in a café before the supermarket shopping. An entire episode of a television show watched uninterrupted, stolen… Read More
Inspire wanderlust in children! These joyful tips are brought to you by HP Pavilion x360. Wanderlust is a state of mind, a deep feeling, a flame of desire to roam… that can be fed or extinguished. Below are five ways to encourage curiosity and the love of travel in children. Earlier this year my husband and I made some non-traditional… Read More
Say YES to adventure. Honestly, with kids… life is a constant ADVENTURE. Ironically, taking a relaxing family vacation can feel more stressful than just being home with the kids. Traveling with your kids is a great way to open their eyes to the wonders of the world. Parents need to band together to share advice so WE can survive the… Read More
The kids are counting down the days of school left in the year. The days are growing longer. The flowers are blooming and the summer solstice is around the corner. What does summer mean to you? For our family it means… ROAD TRIP! Embrace the power of technology when you’re traveling. Below are 10 top movies recommended by real moms… Read More
These travel tips are brought to you by the family-friendly HP Pavilion x360. Sometimes you just need an escape. We have a full-fledged vacation planned for this summer, but we need a break NOW. After the girls are finished with school, we are planning a short 3-day weekend to help us spring into summer travel. Below are 4 inspiring quotes… Read More