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The One With 2024
It’s the final day of 2024. (Deep breath!) Being a Type A planner, I have to give myself a little pat on the back for making it through this year. For our family, the unintentional theme word of the year was unexpected. UNEXPECTED: blessings, loss, travel, activities, friendships, success, businesses, moves…2024 took us for a…
Read MoreThe One With The Hurricane (s)
Just six weeks ago I shared about our family’s difficult decision to move off of our boat. After four years living aboard full time, completing the Great Loop and cruising thousands of additional miles, it was time to put down roots in a house. Reluctantly, we fell back in love with dirt life. But country…
Read MoreThe One That It’s Time To Write
You may have noticed that it’s been radio silence here for a while. It’s actually embarrassing how many times I’ve stared at a blank screen willing words to appear. Writing about our lives and sharing the stories of our adventures comes effortlessly. However, sharing anything about feelings turns me into an emotional vault. But it’s…
Read MoreVacation Spots For Older Kids
Vacation Spots for Older Kids content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Kids don’t stay little forever! They grow up, get moody with you, start talking back, and want to be as independent as possible. As a parent, it can be hard to reconcile that with your usual trips to Disneyland or camping…
Read MoreHiring a Travel Agency for Your Ultimate Disney Family Vacation
Hiring a Travel Agency content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Hands down, getting the opportunity to plan a Disney family vacation can be as magical as it is a tad overwhelming! So just think about it for just a moment; there are so many options. Do you all want to go to…
Read MorePlanning A Surprise For A Loved One
Planning a Surprise content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer When we are young, we assume that receiving gifts is the most enjoyable experience of all. Who hasn’t lost sleep waiting for their birthday or other special event to receive the fun gift they had asked for, however modest? However, as we get…
Read MoreContinental Food Recipes You Will Love
Continental Food Recipes content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Exploring international food recipes can be a culinary experience you will never forget. It is an exciting and wonderful way to discover new tastes and preferences. While countless eating spots can offer these delicacies, visiting them regularly might not be easy on your…
Read MoreThe One With All The Life Updates
Disclaimer: This post turned into wordy family life updates. If you’re here hoping to find tips or inspiration for boating, traveling, parenting or cooking…you may want to skip this one! (Actually, if you’re looking for parenting or cooking tips- you’re probably on the wrong blog altogether.) I always feel bad when people ask me ‘are…
Read MoreTake the Stress Out of Traveling With Kids
Take the Stress Out content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Traveling with kids in tow is notoriously stressful. We’ve all heard the horror stories parents like to share after a particularly challenging family vacation. But does traveling with kids always need to be super stressful? Is there a way to make family…
Read MoreThe One With Light & Salty’s Third Gulf Crossing
Admittedly, this post started out as a quick social media post about our Gulf crossing. When I ran out of characters, I realized it probably deserved it’s own blog update. I’m cringing because I haven’t posted about our trip down the rivers yet, which means this post comes chronologically out of order. But I’m going…
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