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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I am beyond excited to share a new feature I will have on here: Date Night Destinations. This is my answer to the thousands of searches that are brought to my site from people looking for places to go on dates in Michigan. I hear you loud and clear! Please reach out if you have a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I received a complimentary stay at Castaway Bay in exchange for promoting the property. All opinions expressed are my own. Last week, as I made a mental note of packing plenty of snacks and swim diapers, I read something that struck a chord. It was from The Huffington Post and was an article highlighting things empty nesters […]
RE-PIN HERE! It’s getting to be that time of year…We’re all starting to get antsy for some sunshine. While a vacation to California or Florida sounds wonderful, it isn’t always logistically feasible to travel that far with children, nor is it affordable. My solution is to plan a mini weekend giveaway that’s a bit less […]
Last week we had the honor of attending a super fun event for bloggers at Castaway Bay, located just southeast of us in Sandusky, Ohio {aka the home of Cedar Point!}. This was extra special because it was the first time we had ever stayed at a hotel with the kids. We were also excited […]
Today I have the honor of guest posting at one of my favorite blogs for travel – Midwest Guest. Dominique is a fellow Detroiter who writes about all the fabulous places around the Midwest. I love checking her blog to learn about unique places to visit. Travel over to her blog today for my guest […]
One of my best memories is a trip the hubby and I took for our first anniversary, prior to baby. It wasn’t anywhere expensive – we just decided to take a road trip and be tourists in our own state. ((For those in Michigan, we traveled north to Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula, and […]
My happy place is in Northern Michigan. Where water can be found everywhere, and looks beautiful and peaceful, despite cold weather. And people have time for breakfast at one-of-a-kind places where the locals greet you with kindness. (But if you don’t finish your breakfast, you have to wear a dog hat until you pay your bill…and […]