Posts by momwithamap
Why My Children Voluntarily Surrender Their Halloween Candy
Every year on Halloween night my two children voluntarily surrender their Halloween Candy. If you’re wondering what this has to do with travel…keep reading. Actually, I’m totally kidding. This post has nothing to do with travel. But, I decided to take a quick break from travel tips to share about our Candy Fairy. If I…
Read MoreCollege Football Stadiums: The Ultimate Bucket List For Every Fan
Whether you’re a huge fan of the game, or you just enjoy visiting new places (or both, like me!)- here is the ultimate bucket list of College Football Stadiums. Nothing makes watching college football more exciting than a chill in the air, and a killer venue! And since this past weekend the South got its…
Read MoreHurricane Impacted Travel: How To NOT Let Weather Ruin Your Vacation
First and foremost I have to acknowledge that hurricane impacted travel is never the most important problem. There are many lives being changed and communities destroyed by these powerful storms. Our prayers are with everyone dealing with the effects of the recent hurricanes. That being said, hurricane impacted travel is certainly something to worry about-…
Read More5 Secrets to Surviving a Long Road Trip with Kids
Staff Writer Content Going on a long road trip can be taxing on anyone, regardless of their age. Being stuck in a car for days at a time can quickly become monotonous and uncomfortable, but especially so for young children. Here are a few secrets to surviving a long road trip with kids: Plan an…
Read More4 Tips to Improve Your Family Travel Experience
Guest post by Emily Hogoboom How do you take your family travel experience above and beyond? Your goals for traveling as a family are simple: enjoy yourselves, stay safe, and soak up new experiences. You don’t want to go on an average family vacation – you want this trip to outrank all the rest. You…
Read More“Winning” Travel Streak Finally Broken: Misadventure At The Orchard
There are so many words that can be used to describe traveling with family. Flawless isn’t one of them. When you travel with kids it’s hard to pull off an hour without misadventure, much less an entire trip! And yet, our family was on a bit of a “winning” travel streak…until last weekend. I can honestly say…
Read More6 Things I Learned About My Marriage While Evacuating From A Hurricane
Guest Post by Katie Fleming With the recent hurricane making headlines, my husband and I began to reminisce about our vacation that got cut short by Irma in 2017. The more we talked about it, the more I realized how much I’d learned about my marriage while evacuating from a hurricane. Maybe my realizations were…
Read MoreThe Most Family-Friendly National Parks You Need To Visit NOW
5 years ago if you told me that one of my favorite travel activities would become visiting family-friendly National Parks- I would have called you crazy. I don’t camp. I don’t hike. In fact, I’m not even all that outdoorsy unless it involves beaches, boating or sports. In other words, National Parks weren’t my dream…
Read More4 Corners Monument: The One Place I’ve Been That I’ll Never Go Again
Have you ever visited the 4 Corners Monument? Here are my thoughts on the experience. Weigh in if you had a different first impression… For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with taking pictures. I’m under the impression that a moment hasn’t actually happened unless it’s documented in a picture! Naturally, as…
Read MoreImportant Tips For Visiting The Grand Canyon With Kids
The Grand Canyon. As the name implies, it’s pretty incredible. However, with such a big name there come big expectations. And, I dare say, if you don’t visit the Grand Canyon with your expectations in check- you might leave disappointed. Especially when traveling with kids, it’s important to prepare yourself (and your family) for your…
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