Trying to find the perfect vacation spot for a family vacation is difficult. Most family vacations are full of big crowds, loud activities, and way too little down time. During one of our summers in Minnesota, we spent a week at a unique island resort, …

Every summer hundreds of families pack their bags and head to a Minnesota cabin resort somewhere on a lake. When you arrive at Ludlow’s Island resort on Lake Vermillion, you get more than just Minnesota cabins, more than just a Minnesota resort, more than just …

Note: Ludlow’s Island Resort is located on Lake Vermillion in Cook county of Northern Minnesota. It is located on an island with several cabins scattered around the island and its adjacent shores. Ludlow’s Island is family owned and the cabins were built separately at different …

One of the biggest regrets that I have about living in Florida is that we rarely take the time to explore the state and do activities that are available around us. I know one day I will spend a year exploring all that Florida has …

During an amazing entrepreneurial retreat for women, Vaera Journeys, I had a chance to spend the day at the Lake Bacalar, a lake known for its color and aptly named, Lake of 7 Colors. INTERESTED? READ MORE ABOUT WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL RETREAT When you think Mexico, …

About a year ago I was invited an all women entrepreneurial retreat by Vaera Journeys, a retreat for women. The retreat was held in Mexico in Playa Del Carmen. A country that I already love with a passion and travel to quite frequently. This year …

During a big storm in Switzerland, we got stranded on our way LAAX and had to reroute everything to a different town. That town happened to be Interlaken, where we spent a very activity intensive 24 hours exploring some points of interest in Interlaken, Switzerland. …

Nestled at the base of the majestic Swiss Alps lies a unique hotel resort that promises a blend of luxury and complete well-being for all its guests. This haven exudes an ambiance of relaxation, opulence, and tranquility. The Grand Bad Ragaz, a prestigious five-star establishment …

My whole family- myself, my mom, Joe, & Lexi- all ventured to Stuttgart, Germany together. We love traveling together so it’s always an amazing time no matter what we decide to do. One of the biggest attractions in Stuttgart is the Mercedes-Benz Museum, as that …

One of the most magical experience we have ever had as a family was visiting Christmas Markets in Germany. While it might not seem like the most welcoming time of the year in terms of weather, I think after having experienced it that I would …

V8 Hotel For Car Lovers While in Stuttgart, we stayed a few minutes out of town at a very unique hotel, called V8 Hotel. At first I was a little bit doubtful about a hotel centered around cars, but it definitely turned into an experience. …

We could not resist last year. With Disney being so close and our 5 year old being so much older and more aware than 3 years ago, we HAD to go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party. Again. It’s hard to resist the draw of visiting …

A few years ago Lexi and I grabbed our best friends and jetted off to the other side of the country. This is the kind of adventures we got into and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Today I wanted to share this trip …

If you live in Naples, Florida, or visit it occasionally, you cannot miss some of our favorite restaurants in Naples, FL. Let us know what you think of these places and if you have ever been! If you love looking and reading about food, make …

Last year around this time, we were in warm, welcoming Mexico, at one of the best best Caribbean resorts for families, enjoying the sun and the people. Lexi and I were at Dreams Resort in Riviera Maya, Cancun, reviewing the resort for Daily Mom, and …

I wish I had the time to feature and describe every single trip Lexi and I take together. Alas, that’s impossible, so I do what I can. Every November, I seem to be drawn to Mexico. As in I leave for 2 weeks and feel …

Since I am on the topic of vacationing in Riviera Maya, Mexico at Hard Rock, here are the photos I took on my first trip and a little walk through the resort. I could go on and on with the descriptions, but honestly, photos tell …

It’s no secret I love cruises. I don’t really know of a person who has cruised on a good ship and did not fall in love with this mode of travel. Aside from the fact that it’s an all inclusive vacation, your stateroom moves from …

Do you know what I love about this age the most? The Joy. That adulterated, uncontainable joy that Lexi experiences. I’ve never seen anyone’s eyes sparkle so much, anyone smile so passionately and so authentically.

Towards the end of winter, I decided to take Lexi with me to Minnesota for a week. I wasn’t sure what we would do there but I wanted to go somewhere with her and since I was already planning a trip there, I took her …