How to Take Kids Out of School for Vacation Tips
Taking kids out of school for vacation can be a decision that requires careful consideration, as it may impact their education and attendance. Opinions vary widely on whether this is appropriate, allowed, or advisable. Even though I now have a high school student,...
Illinois RV Campgrounds for Families – Public and Private
Illinois is home to a wide variety of natural backdrops covering 390 miles from North to South. There are fantastic, family-friendly RV campgrounds across the state. The following is a mixture of public and private campgrounds depending on your preference for...
European Open Jaw Trip Itineraries
Are you interested in visiting a couple of Europe's great cities in the same trip, but unsure how to prioritize? Below you will find some suggested cities to pair and how to travel in between. This concept is especially exciting for those booking award travel. You...
Ecuador: Affordable Family Travel Adventure – Tips
Ecuador considers itself the most biodiverse in the world. According to Biodiversity Group, roughly 8% of amphibian species, 5% of reptile species, 8% of mammal species, and 16% of bird species in the world are found in this diminutive country, which comprises only...
Busch Stadium Food Tour
For our family, Cardinal baseball is part of our annual traditions. It has actually been part of my entire life, growing up attending Cardinal games and even participating in family reunions designed around Cardinals series. As a kid, it was all about the sweet...
10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Ecuador with Kids
As a meticulous travel planner, I try to learn as much as possible before visiting a country. It is my hope that we can be as prepared as possible, respect the people of each destination, and leave a lot of the surprises for the adventures themselves. It never fails...
Can You Take Your Kids Out of School for Vacation? Tips & Laws
Perhaps you have been waiting for the time of life in which your family is prepared to take a special trip, a longer trip, or your first international trip. Maybe your kids are newly in all day school or you have taken them out for long weekends, but never more than a...
Iowa Road Trip Adventures – 12 Waterfall Hikes and Stops
Iowa and Waterfall? Perhaps not synonymous, but certainly a real occurrence. Most of Iowa's waterfalls are visible year-round, but most some are dependent on waterflow in Spring and Summer. Hiking to a waterfall as a destination seems to inspire everyone, especially...
Precheck, Global Entry & Clear with Kids – How Does it Work?
Every time we make it to airport security or are re-entering the country, I second guess whether we should have TSA Precheck, Global Entry or Clear to simplify the process. My past research has left me feeling confused at each's value as our kids get older and then I...
Minneapolis Itinerary for Families – Long Weekend Edition
The Twin Cities today - Minneapolis and St. Paul - are a bustling center of government, business, and tourism. Their history is full of interesting fact including that St. Paul was not the original "twin" to Minneapolis, how Minneapolis's got the nickname "Mill City",...