Day Trip: Lake City, Minnesota
Lake City is a jewel of a town that is just 40 minutes north of Rochester up Highway 63, and it's a great destination for a day away....
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Let’s Go! Road Trips With Toddlers
by Sara M
We homeschool, which gives us the flexibility to make last minute road trips when we feel the need to spread our wings. Bonus-the crowds are smaller!...
Large Group Vacation Rentals–More People, More Fun!
Coordinating multiple families can prove tricky, though, so here are some lessons we learned that may help your group vacation stay focused on the fun!...
Therapy for a Control Freak: California 2017
by Sarah Nguyen
I am publicly acknowledging that I am a control freak and at times (too many times) this has created more stress in my life than I really needed. ...
Our Best Vacation Ever
by Juanita
For the last few years, we've planned a yearly family vacation up north. In the spring, we decide where to go and circle the dates on the calendar....
A Vacation Wish Come True – Disney by Sea
by Christa
When my daughter was going through chemotherapy in the fall of 2015, we were approved for a Wish by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She chose a Disney cruise....
Mom, You Need a Break: How to Rest When You Think You Can’t
by Sarah Monson
Here are suggestions on how to rest and rediscover yourself, because your well-being is pivotal for the well-being of your family, marriage, and community....
Yellowstone Outtakes: When Vacationing Isn’t Picture Perfect
by Hannah
Virtually everyone has heard of Yellowstone. It’s one of America’s most iconic National Parks, arguably THE most iconic National Park. This summer my husband and I had the privilege of...
Take this Calendar and Shove It!
by Ange
Every year before summer begins, I have great expectations of an awesome, fun-filled summer–BUT not too filled, you see, because I need some blank space on my calendar. Unlike Taylor...
The 411 On Water Park Fun
by Hannah
My family just got back from a whirlwind week-long “vacation.” I say “vacation” in quotes because, let’s be honest, is there really any vacation when you take a 3-year-old and 1-year-old?...