by Annie Thomas | May 24, 2023 | Family Travel, Midwest Travel, North America, Uncategorized
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...
by Annie Thomas | Feb 9, 2023 | Family Travel, Hiking, Midwest Travel, North America
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,...
by Annie Thomas | Feb 2, 2023 | Airplane Travel, Family Travel, Resources
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...
by Annie Thomas | Jan 30, 2023 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America
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...
by Annie Thomas | Jan 20, 2023 | Europe, Family Travel, Resources
Croatia was a wonderful surprise to our family in so many ways. We visited during the busiest and hottest time of the year yet every place inspired wonder and appreciation for this country that has only been considered an international destination in the last...
by Annie Thomas | Jan 11, 2023 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel
Quad City families, those school breaks come up quicker than you expect. Wanting to getaway with your family and planning it out are two very separate things. For all of my Quad City people who find themselves asking where should we go within a few hours for our long...