If you're just joining us, this is Part 2 of my Road Trips for Families series. You can read more in Part One: What to Pack - 10 Must Haves for the Road. Let's face it, road trips with kids means making more stops to stretch legs and use the bathroom. Like most people, you probably think of stopping at gas stations, fast food joints, and rest stops but if part of the fun of ... Read More

I'm starting a new series today about prepping for your road trip. If you're getting ready to travel over spring break or are planning a longer summer adventure then, like millions of Americans, that means hitting the road. Last year my family drove more than 7000 miles in our minivan as we visited grandparents, went to the mountains and played at the ... Read More

Family travel can be expensive, there's no doubt about it and if you're budget isn't lottery winning unlimited, it can feel like there aren't many opportunities to be adventurous. Our family has found some creative ways to stretch our travel funds that make it possible to take more adventures. In fact, last year we visited nine states and at least twelve cities outside of our ... Read More