I take Roadtrip Snacks very seriously. Have you ever been stuck in a car for an extended period of time with children hitting peak sugar-rush? Take my word for it, you don’t want to be there. EVER! We’ve been taking family roadtrips since Stella was 2 months old. The key to a successful roadtrip with… Keep Reading
An amazing 8-day Oregon Coast Roadtrip Itinerary
I have said it once or twice, maybe a dozen times over the last few weeks. If you’re considering or have ever considered seeing the Oregon Coast via a Roadtrip… DO IT! Sammy and I talked about it a few times, but nothing ever came of it. Other plans and trips took priority and it… Keep Reading
24 Hours in Seattle
a big thank you to Visit Seattle for taking care of us during our stay. All opinions are our own. Seems like torture really, teased with only 24 hours in Seattle. It’s what we faced during our last visit. So if all you have is one-day in Seattle, that’s okay. I’m here to tell you… Keep Reading
6 things you must see in Cannon Beach!
We drove the Oregon Coast for the first time as a family over Spring Break. We spent 3-days trying to hit all the things you must see in Cannon Beach as per google. While we agreed with some suggestions, not all were worthy of our little time. And because of this we have compiled our… Keep Reading
The Quirkiest & Best Donuts in Portland
Finding donuts in Portland is not hard. Finding the BEST donuts in Portland is what we’re all about today. Why Portland is known for their donut is beyond me. What I do know is you cant walk very far without stumbling upon one. Each one of them very different from the other, but equally as… Keep Reading
5 fun things to do in Portland with kids!
While there is far more than 5 fun things to do in Portland with kids, today I’m sharing with you the most memorable things we did as a family in Oregon’s LARGEST CITY; Portland! Over Spring Break we went on an adventure. An 8-day road trip as a family along the Oregon Coast. Getting things… Keep Reading
The best things to do in Olympia for families
We’re home from an 8-day road trip to the Oregon Coast, and after an over-night stay in Washington, I’m sharing what I feel are the BEST things to do in Olympia for Families. My goal for this family road trip was to focus on experiences over material possessions. I was all about collecting memories as… Keep Reading
Best Family Road Trips From Vancouver
We wouldn’t dare do a family road trip with our first before the age of 3. She was one of those babies who thought the car was the devil on wheels. It wasn’t until the moment where we could all sing Kumbaya together in the car before we started to play a mad game of… Keep Reading
4 Reasons You Need To Stay With Twelve Springs
(UPDATE: we’re crushed to advise that Twelve Springs has since closed their doors due to Anaheim’s short term rental ban. As our family vacations to Disneyland are annual, I will be sure to update you as soon as we find a new incredible family home to stay.) I’ve stayed in quite a few home rental,… Keep Reading
Flying with Kids; Carry-On Essentials
When flying with kids, I’ve found it’s never a good idea to pack light. It’s more about packing smart. Both our girls are of the age where they need their own “things” when we travel. “Things” that make flying with them easier… and I’m all about making flying with kids enjoyable for all; including George… Keep Reading