This post is sponsored by Chevrolet Traverse. School's out for summer! My daughter got out of school last week and we are excited. The last two summers, though we've had plenty planned, we still homeschooled year-round. Now that our kids are getting older and my son can travel in the vehicle more easily, we like to take day trips - mini staycations if you will. If we can drive to our destination and come back that night to sleep in our own beds, well that's a big plus. Does your … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons Why Turkey is a Great Vacation Destination
With its fabulous beaches, year round hot climate, historic ruins and exotic cities, there’s no doubt that Turkey makes for an exciting family vacation destination. Over 30 million visitors arrive in Turkey every year and the bonus with this country is that your budget can stretch a lot further than it will in other European countries. Family vacations don’t have to be an ultra-expensive affair and here are a few reasons why cheap vacations are a viable option in Turkey: Low Season … [Read more...]
Have You Heard of the Summer Drive Event?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Is your family taking a road trip this summer? Since June began, we've drove three hours to stay two nights at our local Great Wolf Lodge. Then we drove two hours to stay 11 days in our RV for our annual church camp meeting. We still have a few more trips planned this summer too. It's nice to have fun activities and places to visit in the summer. We're making great memories! {And trying … [Read more...]
Packing His Carry-On Essentials
My husband and I will have our first trip away from both of your kids in less than two weeks! I am pretty excited. I love my kids, but man do I need a vacation! Three nights in Austin, Texas - just the two of us. Yippeee!!! My husband loves to pack light. He packs his own suitcase and I have little say in what he brings. I usually bring a lot of outfits; I can never decide what I want to wear. But, this time with the heat of Austin in the end of June, I think I'll bring summer dresses. I am … [Read more...]
Summer Traveling without Motion Sickness
Before I had children, I took a road trip to Lodi, California with five other adults. We went to a Health and Healing Crusade to learn how to eat healthy vegan meals. We all rode together in a large SUV and since I was one of the youngest adults on the trip, I was stuck in the last row seating. I knew I was going to be sick due to motion sickness. I’ve spent my life battling motion sickness. Driving down through Washington, Oregon and Northern California, I decided to take some generic motion … [Read more...]
How To Keep Your Home Safe While You Travel
When you set out this year for your family vacation, knowing how to keep your home safe while you travel is important. Nobody wants to worry about the safety of their belongings while they are on the road, nor do they want to come home to damage or loss of property. There are some great basic tips to keeping your home safe while you travel whether for a day or a month. How To Keep Your Home Safe While You Travel Install an alarm. If you don't already have an alarm installed in your home, you … [Read more...]
Truly Enjoying Our Summer Bucket List
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone and should not be taken as medical advice. #GiveHeartburnARest #CollectiveBias My Princess' private Christian school ended last week. It is now officially summer break. Whoohoo! Our summer bucket list is packed full and we wouldn't have it any other way. We love staying busy; I just need to stay energized. At the beginning of the year I started a new routine - I joined a local gym and … [Read more...]
