One of my greatest desires for my children and homeschooling is for them to graduate knowing a second (and possibly third) language. You may have noticed but traveling is one of the most important things to me right under faith and family. I love for my children to gain a wider perspective on the world, an understanding for other cultures …
Tips For Visiting Dollywood With Your Family
Once when I was 17 years old I watched a special on Dollywood on the travel channel. I had spend summers as a teen visiting the biggest and craziest theme parks all over California and had pretty much seen it all. Theme parks didn’t surprise me or wow me anymore, not saying I didn’t still like them but I had …
Edinburgh Castle Inside Look
Recently on our trip to Scotland we stayed nearby on the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle. Since it was my very first time visiting Edinburgh, I knew that a trip to the Edinburgh Castle was a must. I can’t express enough the beauty that is the Edinburgh Castle. When you are down on Princes Street and look up you see …
Things to do in Orlando besides Disney: Crayola Experience
Orlando is such a popular and fantastic family travel destination with tons to see and do and lots of great opportunities for memories to be made. The truth is however, that many people get sucked into Disney or Universal and don’t get the chance to branch out to see the other world class destination attractions. Crayola Experience is definitely one …
Real Tips for Visiting Disney World For Your First Time
Ok, so just before you start to judge me, please know that I have been to Disneyland many, many, many times. Like more times than I can figure out in my head right now. I am from California (born and raised) so Disneyland was a given (a freaking awesome given). That I did not take for granted. But the truth …
American Girl Doll Of The Year 2017 Review
My kids are so obsessed with all things American Girl right now. And if I have to be honest, I kind of am too. Only because it’s something that is so reminiscent of my own childhood. I didn’t actually own any dolls but I had oodles and oodles of the books and every time that AG catalog came in the …
Luxury Hotel Spotlight | Ritz Carlton Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico
There is nothing we love more than dreaming of a beautiful luxury beach resort. The Ritz Carlton on Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico is what you think of when you you close your eyes and day-dream about what you would like that perfect five-star beach vacation to be like. Imagine sparkling infinity pools, secluded hammocks, hotel doors that open to the …
A day at Mall of America and American Girl Store
When planning this epic long road trip, I knew we had to make a stop at the Mall of America. I remember once watching a special on the Mall of America on the travel channel (I watched that A LOT as a teenager) and thought I had to go. I’ve actually been a couple of times over the year but …
Teaching Children About The World | Little Passports Homeschooling Review
As you likely know by now I am passionate about teaching my kids about the world, usually from hands on travel experiences. It’s a gift that Reid and I are giving our children, really. A gift of understanding, acceptance and love. Even at a young age I want them to appreciate the beauty of different places and different cultures. We …
Guide To Wilderness At the Smokies Hotel and Indoor Waterpark
There are few things this family loves more than swimming and waterparks. So when we found out about Wilderness at the Smokies located in Sevierville Tennessee we knew it was just the right thing for our family to enjoy during the cold winter months. My girls were itching to get out and play in the sun but it’s been fairly …