Family camping trips can be fantastic experiences for both adults and children, but without proper research and planning they can quickly become stressful. Children (and many adults) of today are used to using technology in every aspect of their lives, but taking a break from the internet, social media, emails, and technology is beneficial for…
Travel & Outdoors
How to Restart Your Travel Plans in 2020
If your travel plans were disrupted in early 2020, and you are still looking at booking a vacation before the end of the year, you may be wondering what the best action to take is now that borders are starting to reopen. To kickstart your travel for the rest of the year, and ensure that…
Heading Back Home Today
I am back on the road again today heading for home. I don’t have to make any stops picking up the kids as they are staying with their father until the end of summer.That means it is going to be a straight four hour drive unless I have to stop.
Controlling the Urge to Over Pack
I am the type of gal that will over pack things every single time I pack a bag. I worry that I may need something or maybe go somewhere and need to dress a certain way. What if it rains or I get cold? I could go on and on but you get the idea….
Baby Wipes: A Must Have
One item that you will find at my house, in my car, and in my bag is baby wipes. They are such a must have in my life. Way back before I had children my siblings began having kids and I learned the value of having wipes with me all the time. There have been…
Traveling Today
It’s the beginning of summer and with things beginning to reopen I am on the road today. Don’t worry I am being extra careful and making sure that I am able to quarantine when I return home after getting tested. I am headed to my brother’s to house sit. I do this every year and…
Camping + June Vibes Giveaway Hop
June is National Camping Month which makes sense because it is the beginning of summer. Are you a summer camper or more of a fall camper? Maybe you are an all weather camper. We go camping from time to time throughout the year. We haven’t been as much in the last couple of years as…
Flea Bites: What Do Flea Bites Look Like On Humans
Fleas generally bite animals and can spread a variety of diseases in the process. These include typhus and plague, both of which can be a serious concern. Of course, fleas generally choose to live on animals. But, if they’re none available or you’re giving your pet’s medication to eradicate the fleas, they may be tempted…
3 Things to Think About Before Choosing a Vacation Destination
They say that the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. And while there’s certainly more to life than jet-setting, if you’re in a position where you’re able to do it, you probably can’t get enough. Choosing the perfect destination can be tough – after all, with so…
Safety Tips for Traveling to a Country on the State Department’s Travel Warning List
The State Department has a travel warning list that showcases updates for all the countries in the world and gives them a safety rating. Level 1 is “Exercise Normal Precautions,” while Level 4 is “Do Not Travel.” While it can be difficult to predict what could happen, these warnings act as a guide for risks of violence,…
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