I️ feel very fortunate compared to the stories I️’ve heard from some families who planned trips and weren’t able to go this summer – and they didn’t get refunds. Yikes. My family lives on the Outer Banks, so we have a permanent summer vacation spot that doesn’t require us to book a beach house andContinue Reading
Fall Getaway to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina
We just got back from a fun and relaxing trip to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and I wanted to share a little about our stay while it’s top of mind! We started planning our trip about a month out (I know, a little last minute!) and searched all over between Asheville and GatlinburgContinue Reading
How I Do It: Planning for a Trip
At my core, I’m very Type A, so careful planning is always important when I’m doing anything – especially when it comes to travel! I’ve always been this way, but especially so since having kids. There are so many more things to remember to bring (especially when they’re babies) and trust me, you don’t wantContinue Reading
Best Date Ideas on the Outer Banks
I don’t know about y’all, but my husband and I don’t get out on date nights very often now that we have two young kids – especially since we don’t have family nearby to watch the girls. That’s why we take full advantage of going out on dates when my parents visit us or we visitContinue Reading
Best Road-Trip Snacks for Kids
We’ll be heading out on vacation to the East Coast soon, which means we’ll have a 13-hour drive to tackle. If you’re wondering why we’d subject ourselves to such a long trip, well, my parents moved to the beach when we moved to Memphis…so we have a permanent vacation spot now AND both of ourContinue Reading
Road Trip-Friendly Clean Eating Snacks for the Whole Family
Since we’ll be headed out on a Spring Break trip soon, I thought I’d pop in to share a few healthy clean eating snacks that we’re taking along for the ride. I love traveling but one of the hardest parts is maintaining a healthy diet while on the road or in the air with limitedContinue Reading