We recently took our family of 10 on our first trip to Disney World! I learned a lot and am happy to share with you today 15 Fantastic Tips for a Spectacular First Trip to Disney World. Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. All Four … [Read more...] about 15+ Fantastic Tips for a Spectacular First Trip to Disney World
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Onto Old Virginny by Way of Louisville, Kentucky
[Today we have a guest post from my husband Michael Mayo "Vacation Journal Entry #1: Onto Old Virginny." This will be a series, so stayed tuned! --Gena] Onto Old Virginny - Part I We took leave for our annual American pilgrimage in July. We normally unfurl our sails in the sixth month in … [Read more...] about Onto Old Virginny by Way of Louisville, Kentucky
Road Trip to Niagara Falls area: Tips and Recommendations
We took an awesome road trip to Niagara Falls and surrounding area a few weeks ago. I'm happy to share today about this trip--where we went, what we did, where we stayed and ate, and tips on what you should do if you get a chance to go there! I have also shared about other adventures that we took … [Read more...] about Road Trip to Niagara Falls area: Tips and Recommendations
Road Trip Through Maine: Boat Tour and Pemaquid Point (post #2)
If you missed our first Maine post, check out Road Trip Through Maine: Acadia and Bar Harbor post #1 here. Today I'm sharing about the third day we were in Maine. Since the first two days didn't work out to go on our boat tour in the harbor off of Mount Desert Island, we decided to stay a little … [Read more...] about Road Trip Through Maine: Boat Tour and Pemaquid Point (post #2)
Road Trip Through Maine: Acadia and Bar Harbor post #1
We had a totally awesome road trip this year! We headed from Chicago through Michigan and to Niagara Falls. Then we went through Canada to Quebec City. Next, we drove through Maine to Acadia National Park and down along the coast. Finally, we spent a day in Boston. I'm happy to share today about … [Read more...] about Road Trip Through Maine: Acadia and Bar Harbor post #1
Colorado Vacation Post #1: Omaha, Nebraska
We have just returned from a 10-day road trip. If my husband hadn't been so into it, I wouldn't have done it. No, 50 hours in the van with 8 kids ages 1-12 and staying in 5 different hotels/townhomes is not my idea of fun! However, we did end up having quite a bit of fun! I'll be sharing in a … [Read more...] about Colorado Vacation Post #1: Omaha, Nebraska