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 every once in a while. About 70% of the time…

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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 even convey how rare this was to find…

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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 visit. Yep. I get some really fun looks when they…

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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 add up fast for families! So as…

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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 already “following” us, use the links or buttons…

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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 people what doesn’t work or what not to do. But being…

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Do you wish you could sleep better when you travel? Join.The.Club. (And then read my tips… I *think* I have it figured out!) I have a confession to make. Despite all the nights we’ve spent away from home, I often struggle to sleep when we travel. Whether I’m on a redeye flight or in a…

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Of all the weird and wacky roadside attractions, perhaps Cadillac Ranch wins weirdest and wackiest of them all! This odd landscape consists of 10 cars partially buried in an old cow pasture. The landmark sits adjacent to Interstate 40 just west of Amarillo, Texas. It is also one of the most well-known stops along Historic Route…

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First, let me put everyone’s concerns at ease…no, I’m not turning into a food blogger. Not even a little. However, I am passionate about travel. Therefore I’m always looking for ways to save money in our day to day expenses in order to travel more. If this is something that interests you too, check out…

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Do you struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you step out of your daily routine? It’s so easy to go on a vacation and get completely de-railed from any health and fitness goals you might be working on at home. If you’re like me, you make excuses. And you might even over-complicate the ability…

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