We all know tent camping requires sleeping bags, camping chairs, and bug spray. But tent camping with kids requires much more than the unquestionable necessities. As a new-to-camping mom of two young boys, I’ve been on the search for...
Summer is here! Many of us are starting to plan summer vacations, and there’s no place like the Upper Peninsula (U.P.) in the summer. The U.P. is a great place for Michiganders to take a summer vacation and get...
Did you even go Up North if you didn't come home with a Petoskey stone or two? My dad grew up in Charlevoix and he passed his tried and true, practically guaranteed methods for finding Petoskey stones down to...
This month our family took on Columbus, Ohio for our mini getaway. I am very thankful that our families adhere to our wishes of gifting experiences over toys . . . and for Christmas, the kids' aunt and uncle...
Siesta Key, Florida has been my home away from home for as long as I can remember. From family vacations to my own wedding . . . Siesta Key holds a very special place in my heart. Year after...
Whether it’s Up North to Grandmother’s house you go, or on a flight to visit Mickey, traveling with our family members ages one to four is no easy feat! So, if you’re packing up for a trip soon, here...
In lieu of lots of presents, for my daughter's second birthday we decided to gift her with an experience . . . and what better way to do that than a mini vacation as a family to Great Wolf...
Michigan is one of the absolute best places to live. Sure, you can often hear me complaining about how cold I am, or about going out in the snow. You can also hear me complaining about how hot I...
Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo! This vacation planning guide to the most magical place on Earth, I write for you!
I’m a Disney travel expert—the one you’d text to help plan your trip, find out which rides your kids would like, ask...
In Michigan, the winters are long and the summers are short. So, once the sun starts shining, we head up to Boyne City and Petoskey to spend family time on our docks, in our boats, and exploring new places...
In + Around Detroit
Metro Detroit Fall Activities from A to Z
As the weather cools down, and the kids are back to school, our focus shifts from those hot summer days to cozy fall adventures....
