In November 2025, our family of four set out on a two week road trip through the Southwest United States visiting; Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. From vast desert landscapes and towering red rock formations to iconic national parks, quirky roadside stops, and unforgettable sunsets, this trip was equal parts educational, exhausting, and completely magical. We […]
Freeport Maine and L.L. Bean’s Northern Light’s Celebration December 2025
It’s an annual tradition for our family to attend L.L. Bean’s Northern Lights Celebration. This year, our five-month-old puppy, Lucky, came along for the fun. Every year our family attends the L.L Bean Northern Lights Celebration. It’s one of the activities we look forward to the most in December. A quick Google search revealed that […]
Bay Lake Tower Resort, Walt Disney World September 2024
A 10 minute walk to Magic Kingdom, access to the monorail without setting foot outside and a view of the fireworks everywhere you turn, are just a few of the bragging rights that the underrated Bay Lake Tower Resort hold. Our family recently returned from our third trip to Walt Disney World and second stay at Bay Lake Tower, staying three nights at this iconic Walt Disney World hotel. We love it here.
Family Camping at Peaks-Kenny State Park (Sebec Lake, Maine) July 2025
Our family camping trip to Peaks-Kenny State Park in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Swimming in Sebec Lake, local food spots, and why we keep coming back
South Carolina and Tides Folly Beach Hotel Trip, February 2025
In February we made our fifth visit to Folly Beach and Tides Folly Beach Hotel.
One Week Quebec, Vermont and New Hampshire Roadtrip with Kids November 2024
Here’s how my family of four with two kids ages 7 and 10 road tripped through Quebec, Vermont and New Hampshire in November of 2024. Quebec City Day One Travel Day Saturday November 23, 2024 We left our home around 9 am and began the drive to Canada. We stopped in Bingham, Maine for some […]
How We Survived the September Heat at Walt Disney World ☀️🐭
Our family recently returned from a week long trip to Walt Disney World in the mid September heat. We were warned it was going to be hot, but to quote Mickey himself, “Boy oh boy” was it HOT! Unseasonably high temperatures and plenty of sun and humidity left us sweating. Here’s what actually worked to […]
10 Tips and Tricks to Save Money when Intentionally Splurging at Walt Disney World with a Family of Four
Walt Disney World is expensive. Period. In September we took our third trip to the self proclaimed most magical place on earth. Our kids had reached peak age for Disney. Old enough to no longer need naps or a stroller but young enough to still enjoy the magic with minimal attitude. Because of this we […]
The Knight Package at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 🛡️
During a recent trip to Walt Disney World, a mother and her son experienced the Knight Package at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. For $19.95, it included hairstyling, a sword, and a shield. The experience was immersive, making him feel royal. They appreciated the early access to Magic Kingdom and a memorable day.
LEGOLAND Florida September 2024
Here’s how our time at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in September of 2024 was spent.