A Guide to Attending Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
Every year roughly 3.5 million people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Y'all. That is A LOT of people. And I can not overstate this: if you plan on attending the parade, you need to prepare! (Side note: if you're still in the process of...
The Ultimate North Carolina Bucket List For Families
It would be fair to assume I'm completely biased to North Carolina because I live here. And to some degree, you're probably correct. However, I can assure you that the state has ALWAYS had a special piece of my heart. The activities on my North Carolina bucket list...
Booking Airline Tickets: How I Overpaid And Then Fixed It
I spent a day last week booking airline tickets. And then subsequently cancelling them after realizing I didn't pay what I expected to be charged. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, it's happening more and more these days. And, as much as I hate to admit it, even this...
NYC Macy’s Parade: Guide To Planning Your Perfect Trip
With confidence I can say, attending the NYC Macy's Parade on Thanksgiving Day ranks in my Top 10 experiences of life. It's one thing to watch it on TV, but an entirely different experience being in NYC for the Macy's Parade. It is with emphasis that I say, if you...
Best Ways To Make Your Travel Memories Last
Post From Mom With A Map Staff Writer Travel creates memories that last a lifetime. You've probably heard that phrase before. And it couldn't be more true. However, it's always a good idea to do a few things to preserve those unforgettable experiences. Not only is it...
Mayberry Days: Visit The Beloved Town From The Andy Griffith Show
There is no small town in America more beloved than Mayberry, North Carolina. Ironically, the town doesn't actually exist- at least not as "Mayberry." Writers of the popular '60's TV sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show, created the fictional community. However, it was...
9 Days, 6 Hotel Nights and Only $100…How That Worked Out
Last spring we took a 9 day trip. We had 6 hotel nights and spent less than $100 on lodging. Sound too good to be true? Here's how we saved money on hotels and made affordable travel possible for our family... First, let me start by saying this wasn't magic or a scam....
Top Baseball Destinations For The Ultimate Fan’s Bucket List
How does a fan of America's favorite pastime narrow down their baseball destinations bucket list? Here are a few places you might consider: 30 Major League stadiums 159 Minor League ballparks 30 Independent League fields 16 spring training facilities Countless...
A Seasonal Look At Our Favorite Island Getaway, Daufuskie
There's really no denying my family's love for Daufuskie Island. Hands down, it's our favorite island getaway. When we planned our first trip to the remote island off the South Carolina coast, we booked a late summer weekend. However, a series of hurricanes pushed the...
Daufuskie Island: Where Professional Travelers Vacation
In the last few years our family has visited 44 states and several countries. You could say that we travel with a purpose. Starting (mostly) with all 50 states, we plan to show our kids the world. They're educated through our travels and enjoy adventure. Sometimes...
Our Craziest Road Trip Adventure To Date
Across thousands of miles, our family has experienced quite a few road trip adventures. So let me be clear, it takes A LOT for me to deem one experience our "craziest road trip adventure." But I *think* our latest drive takes the cake! First, if you haven't read my...
Summer Vacation: Our Two (Very Different) Weeks At The Beach
If you follow the Mom With A Map website closely or keep up with us on social media, you may have noticed we have been M.I.A. for the last few weeks. Yep, even people who travel for a living take a summer vacation! Here's the short version recap of our beach trips: 17...
Best Hotels In Vegas For Families
I am a firm believer that when you travel with kids, a hotel can either make or break the trip. So many things factor into how you feel about a hotel: your first impression; the overall cleanliness; staff attitudes; room accommodations; price of the room; and, of...
Charleston, South Carolina: The Top 10 Things To Do With Kids
For many years Charleston received the coveted title as "Top City in the United States." However, recently it has been named the top city in the world! I can't say that I disagree with this title. Our family finds Charleston to be pretty fabulous! For anyone thinking...
Volcano Experiment: The Ultimate Beach Activity For Kids
The beach is my happy place. When my toes are in the sand I alternate between being a hyper-active super mom and total bum. There's really no in between. I enjoy long walks on the beach, building impressively large sandcastles, and tossing a ball in the waves. I...
Family Camping In A Treehouse
*Treehouse Vineyards hosted our family camping experience. When I was little I had a huge imagination and big sense of adventure. My favorite books involved children living in unique places such as in an old boxcar train. Or surviving on their own in the woods after...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: A Place Worth Visiting
Did you know that more than 11 million people visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park last year? That number of visitors makes it the most visited park in the National Park System! (Yes, ahead of the Grand Canyon!) The park stretches over 520,000 acres between two...
Summer Reading List
Does anyone else occasionally catch Rachel Hollis' Instagram morning show? (FYI- in case you're going "who"? She's a best-selling author, and one of her books also happens to be on my summer reading list...keep going.) I tune in on Instagram or listen to her podcasts...
My Kids Choose Adventure, Always
I guess you could say I've trained them well. I wasn't sure, but this past weekend made it crystal clear. My kids choose adventure, always. A few weeks ago we realized we had the unicorn of all calendar moments...a 3-day weekend with absolutely zero plans. I cannot...
The Best Things To Do In Vegas With Kids
Think Vegas is not for kids? Honestly, you might be right. However, you'd be pretty hard pressed to convince my kiddos. They just had the time of their lives. And, much to my embarrassment, they've started telling random strangers that it's their favorite place to...
Mackinac Island: An Insiders Guide To Exploring With Kids
A Guest Post from Allyson If you're looking for an island getaway to a place that's escaped the changes of time- look no further than Mackinac Island. Without a doubt, this quickly became a family-favorite destination! First, it's important learn how to pronounce the...
Kids Fly Free Program: Am I Actually Saving Money?
Who doesn’t love a good deal on travel? Our family always looks for ways to save money on travel. We take advantage of discounts and offers whenever possible. I wouldn’t exactly say we’re thrifty when it comes to travel, but I would say we are smart. Airline tickets...
Las Vegas With Kids: All The Things You Want To Know
Last week we traveled to Las Vegas…with kids! I know. It’s not the most well known spring break hot spot for the elementary school crowd. But, we rocked it. I loved sharing a lot of our pictures on the Mom With A Map Facebook and Instagram accounts (FYI if you aren’t...
Writing From The Road: Basic Invite Makes It Fun For Kids
Being a homeschool mama does not come naturally to me. I don't craft or create. And when I attempt anything, I often end up with a major Pinterest-fail. However, once in a blue moon inspiration strikes. Many times it's after about 4 failed attempts. I can easily tell...
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