We are now almost one full week into our big summer road trip. If you missed my first update, you can go back and read it here. Of all the states we’re planning to visit on this trip, Texas was one of the ones I was most excited about. Obviously my expectations were pretty high when…

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I decided to stray away from my typical website posts for a few weeks to keep an electronic travel journal of our crazy road trip. While I highly doubt it offers any practical travel advice or tips (unless it’s in the form of what-not-to-do!), I hope you find it somewhat entertaining. And, maybe it will…

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Once upon a time- not all that long ago- I used to take massive stacks of books to read on vacation. I’m a total book worm and there’s nothing I love more than spending my days engrossed in good books. But then, kids. My reading time on vacations dwindled down to their nap time and…

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One of the things I love the most about traveling to New York City with kids is the wide variety of amazing activities. I am certain you could easily spent 6 months there sightseeing and STILL not see everything! We had the opportunity to spend a few days in NYC last summer and it was…

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Once upon a time- not all that long ago- I would have said any beach is a great beach for kids. I’d never met a beach I didn’t enjoy. I suppose my criteria was pretty simple. Does the beach have sand? Do the salty waves wash up onto the shore? Will the sun shine? If…

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Of all the activities we do when we travel, probably the most memorable things are the ones I’d describe as wild adventures. And so, when I found out there was a theme park in South Georgia with that exact name – Wild Adventures – I knew our family needed to check it out. It would be easy…

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There was a time, not all that long ago, when I dreaded visiting a new-to-me church. I am a totally Type A person and I really like knowing what to expect. But, my love for Jesus and desire to be in a church on Sunday mornings always trumped my fear. Between moving to several new…

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MUCH to my children’s disappointment, we will not be home for their (somewhat predictable) April Fool’s Day pranks this year. Since April 1st also falls during Spring Break- like a lot of people- our family will be traveling. I’ve already given my kiddos some notice that April Fool’s Day is going to look a little different…

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*Sponsored Post* Holidays are my thing. I love them. From celebrating with family and friends, to decorating, to traditions- there’s really nothing not to enjoy. And Easter is no exception! However- like a lot of parents- I used to dread making purchases to fill my children’s Easter Baskets with junk. We’re not really a big…

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When I think of the Easter Holiday, many things come to mind. First of course, is the Resurrection of Jesus- the reason we celebrate. And along with that, I think of church services, fancy dresses and good food. Then there’s the commercialized side of the holiday. My thoughts go to the Easter Bunny, dyed eggs…

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