Posts by momwithamap
Elderberry Syrup Saved My Vacation (Recipe Included!)
Truth be told I really considered titling this post: How Elderberry Syrup Saved My Life. And honestly, I know all the mamas who read this story will likely understand my dramatic testimony. However, since I’m well aware of my tendency towards mic drop statements, I opted to scale back on the wording. As a bonus…
Read More7 Places To See In Every State
Imagine- for a second- that you are planning a trip to a new destination. Where do you start? Are there places you plan to see in every state? Do you google the top things to do in that area? Or do you rely on word of mouth to decide what activities and stops might interest…
Read MoreI Don’t Homeschool For My Kids’ Safety
I’d be well on my way to being a millionaire If I had a dollar for every time in the last 4 weeks someone said to me “I bet you’re glad you homeschool!” Well. Umm…yeah. But it didn’t take a massive flu outbreak or a string of school shootings for me to feel that way.…
Read MoreAll About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This past summer our family had the privilege of spending some time in Philadelphia as part of our mega road trip. Not only did we have a fabulous time, but we learned a lot about the history of our country! Of course, most people know the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were both…
Read MoreThe Most Interesting Place I’ve Ever Been
Let’s be honest, traveling ANYWHERE with kids makes things interesting. Of course, there’s the good interesting, the bad interesting, and the weird interesting. Actually, you could substitute any descriptive word in front of interesting and probably come up with a great story from traveling with kids. But the MOST interesting place? Now that’s a tough question! Several months ago the NY Times posted a position…
Read MoreWhere To Go For Spring Break
On Monday I shared a list of 5 places NOT to go for Spring Break. So- as not to ever discourage travel- today I want to share a list of where TO go for Spring Break. It’s no coincidence that as I type this post I sit staring out at the snow and dreaming of somewhere…
Read More6 Airline Hacks For Flying With Kids
Flying with children can simultaneously be one of the best and worst experiences of a parent’s life. On one hand- it’s stressful. Not everyone finds toddlers adorable. And the law of probability states that you will likely end up on the plane next to or in front of the grumpiest possible passenger. Kids throw up…
Read MoreSuitcases and Airports: 5 Things To Know
If you don’t have a story about suitcases and airports, than you’ve either never traveled or you’re extremely lucky. Almost everyone I know has some sort of experience where the two didn’t mix. And, of course, we are no exception. Though I have several stories to choose from, I think our most memorable experience involved…
Read MoreOur Christmas Season Bucket List
There is nothing I love more than a great list. With only 25 days to cram in all the Christmas excitement possible, I’ve taken to making a bucket list to make sure we prioritize and cross off everything! A lot of the items are done at home, some require local travel, and we even have…
Read MoreHow To Take State Welcome Sign Pictures
How To Take State Welcome Sign Pictures Of all the things I collect as we travel, my all time favorites are state welcome sign pictures. Thankfully, in this one regard, my husband is as crazy as I am! We’ve gone to GREAT lengths to get pictures with state signs as we cross borders. Unfortunately, as diligent…
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