If your summer travels take you to Traverse City, and you’re the adventure-seeking kind, I can’t recommend the Kayak, Bike & Brew tour enough! {Or maybe if you *must* take the kids, bring a grandparent to visit Great Wolf Lodge and sneak in a date?!} We were up in TC Memorial weekend for the Bayshore Marathon […]
10 Reasons To Love The H Hotel in Midland, Michigan
The post below is sponsored by The H Hotel. All opinions expressed belong to me. My husband and I recently packed up for a night to visit The H Hotel in Midland, Michigan. We were excited for a date night for obvious reasons {read: we were slightly burnt out on parenting, so it offered us […]
10 Tips To Make Road Trips More Fun With Young Kids
We just got back from taking our crew to Florida from Michigan. On the way there, we had a 17 hour ride to visit family, but on the way home, we were further south and hit traffic and it ended up taking us a full 24 hours. That’s a lot of time stuck inside a […]
8 Tips For Visiting An Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort
My husband often jokes that honeymoons are wasted on newlyweds and that the time you *really* need a vacation is after you have kids. While newlywed me would totally disagree {planning a wedding is terrible IMO}, I can’t help but get his logic. It’s safe to say since having a kid seven years ago, I […]
Date Night in Ann Arbor {+ Our Stay At Hyatt Place}
The post below is sponsored by Hyatt Place Ann Arbor. All opinions belong to me. I’ve said it many times before: I’m a huge fan of dating your spouse. I crave that connection in my life, and know date nights are essential for a healthy marriage. My guy often rolls his eyes at my adventures, […]
A Visit to Hell…Michigan
Visiting Hell, Michigan has been on my bucket list for a long time. I mean, who doesn’t want to say they’ve been to Hell? Any place with a good sense of humor has my vote for a great tourist destination! So, I packed up the kids for a visit, and in the very least, to […]
Family Getaway: Hop & Vine Inn In Fennville Michigan {+ Area Attractions}
I received a complimentary stay at the Hop & Vine Inn for the purpose of this post. All opinions expressed belong to me. I don’t know what your impression of Bed & Breakfasts are, but I have always had two thoughts: They’re for old people and they aren’t kid-friendly. The Hop & Vine Inn, located in Fennville, […]
Glen Arbor Michigan Anniversary Trip
This past week, my husband and I celebrated nine years of marriage. Each year we try to take a mini trip, because to us, our anniversary is something to be celebrated each and every year! He is a runner and wanted to find a spring half marathon so we decided to loop a half marathon […]
50 Bucket List Ideas for Michiganders
I LOVE lists. Especially bucket lists. It’s fun to have goals, and most importantly, have plenty of adventure to keep life interesting. I’ve been lucky to have done some amazing things in my life in Michigan and beyond — from throwing the first pitch at a Detroit Tiger’s game to traveling through the eastern part of […]
Places To Go With Kids in Myrtle Beach
There is a reason Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is often named one of the best family destinations in the United States. First of all, it’s more affordable than many beach towns, and second, there is plenty of fun to be had by all ages. With more than 60 miles of coastline, it can be difficult to pull […]
Captain’s Quarters Resort in Myrtle Beach: Budget-Friendly Family Fun
The post below is sponsored by Captain’s Quarters Resort in Myrtle Beach. I received a complimentary stay in exchange for sharing our experience. We’re just getting back from what I will gladly call one of our most fun vacations ever. Making memories with my kids {ages 2.5, 4.5 and 6.5} is seriously the best, and I am so […]
Exploring The Ledges in Grand Ledge, Michigan
As a gal who loves nature and photographing beautiful places, I was floored I hadn’t heard of “The Ledges” of Grand Ledge until a few weeks ago when my friend Jessica posted about it. We visited this weekend after spending the night at my in-laws and had a great time exploring. For those geographically challenged, Grand Ledge […]
Couples Getaway: Our Itinerary for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Looking for the perfect Michigan couples getaway? Check out our itinerary for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for nature, good eats and plenty of fun! We are just getting back from an amazing vacation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I was looking for the perfect spot to head with my husband {our first kid-less vacation in 6 years!} and the more I […]
Tips for Visiting Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
Our family recently visited Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City {my kids are 5, 3 and 1.5} and we had a great time. The stay was a gift from the grandparents in lieu of Christmas presents, which was amazing! While there, I made some mental notes since I often get questions about which hotels in Michigan are […]
Girls’ Night Out in Ann Arbor
I received a complimentary hotel stay from the Ann Arbor Area CVB in exchange for a post. All opinions and recommendations are from me. Something I have noticed in my 30’s: We are all MUCH too busy. I confess — I am queen of busy. But I’ve made a promise to myself to never let friendships fall to the […]
Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel Review + Tips for Parents {Mt. Pleasant, Michigan}
I received a night at Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel in exchange for a blog post. All opinions expressed are my own. Last week we had the privilege of visiting Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, for a night. Thanks to our map-themed basement and our world globe, my 5-year-old is obsessed with traveling and […]
13 Things To Do in Greater Lansing With Kids
This past weekend, I had the chance to travel to Michigan’s capital city: Lansing. During my trip I was able to network with other fab bloggers, eat some great food and explore the city. It was wonderful! Along the way, I learned of some great spots and am excited to share a few of my […]
10 Tips for Road Trips with Little Kids
I have an ongoing partnership with Meijer and am compensated for posts. All opinions and content belong to me. We are having a great summer. Honestly, it’s one of the best I’ve had in a long time {maybe since I was pregnant for 3 of the past 5 summers?!}. Anyway, we are making tons of great memories […]
Quick Family Trip Idea: Holland, Michigan
We had a blast the other day checking out Holland, Michigan. It had been years since I had been and I couldn’t wait to go back. Because Lake Michigan. Because great shopping and restaurants. Because TONS to do for families. Unfortunately, shaky weather forced us to change some plans last-minute, but as we told the […]
Our Pure Michigan Getaway to Stafford’s Crooked River Lodge
Last weekend, I had the awesome privilege as a blogger to travel to my happy place — Northern Michigan, specifically to stay and review Stafford’s Crooked River Lodge, located in Alanson. While people looked at me like I had three eyes when I said I was heading to the Petoskey area during winter, I brushed it off knowing […]
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