Travel Tips
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Traveling on a Budget: What Has Worked for Our Family
Travel doesn’t have to break the bank. Over the years, we’ve learned that a great trip isn’t about how much you spend — it’s about how you plan, prioritize, and prepare. Some of our best trips have also been some of our most budget-friendly ones. Here are some of the budget travel tips that…
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Traveling and Vaccines: Do Your Research Before You Go
One thing we always try to do before traveling is research — and then research some more. That usually includes things like excursions, weather, packing lists, and local food. But another important part of planning a trip is checking health recommendations for where you’re going. For our upcoming trip, my husband took the lead on…
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Destination Weddings Without the Stress
If you’ve ever thought, “What if we could combine our wedding and honeymoon… and skip a bunch of chaos?”—you’re already thinking like a destination wedding couple. Destination weddings aren’t just about palm trees (although that doesn’t hurt). They’re about creating an experience, simplifying choices, and turning your “big day” into a “big weekend.” Why couples…
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What We Wore on Our Alaska Cruise (Cold-Natured & Tested by a 10-Year-Old)
Packing for an Alaska cruise can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re someone who is always cold (that would be me). Between chilly mornings, misty rain, glacier days, and outdoor excursions, layering properly makes all the difference. After our trip, I can honestly say this: what we packed worked. Not perfectly (nothing ever is), but…
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Who Else Needs a Fan to Sleep While Traveling?
If you’ve ever tried to sleep without a fan and thought, “Why is this so hard?” — you’re not alone. In our house, fans are non-negotiable. My kids need a fan blowing at night. My husband needs it for the noise and to stay cool. And me? I’m all about the noise. That steady hum…
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Flu Season & Family Trips: Why I Never Travel Without My Medicine Bag
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Stay Healthy This Holiday Season: Practical Tips to Enjoy the Festivities Without the Flu, Colds, or Germs
The holidays are a wonderful season of family gatherings, parties with friends, late-night shopping, Christmas Eve Church services, and travel — and with so much time spent around crowds and close contact with others, it also happens to be peak cold and flu season. Many respiratory viruses (including flu, RSV, and COVID-19) spread more easily…
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Holiday Road Travel: Safety Tips, Caring Advice, and a Whole Lot of Hope for Smooth Travels This Season
The holiday season is here — the lights are twinkling, the gift bags are rustling, and millions of people are getting ready to hit the road to spend time with loved ones. If you’re one of them, you’re in good company. According to this year’s travel forecasts, more than 109 million Americans are expected to…