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A Weekend with Kids in Evansville, Indiana

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Exploring smaller cities around the Midwest is one of my favorite ways to satisfy my wanderlust while saving for a bigger trip or working around a busy schedule. Family friendly weekend getaways can be an affordable and convenient trip idea when you've only got a few days or want to stick to a small budget. Evansville, Indiana, located just a few hours from Indianapolis and St. ... Read More

Road Trip Series: Part 3 – How to Entertain Kids in the Car

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If you’re just joining us, this is Part 3 of my Road Trips for Families series. You can read more in Part One: What to Pack – 10 Must Haves for the Road and Part Two: How to Plan Fun Stops Along the Way Maybe you picture hours of backseat bickering every time you think about a road trip with your kids but I have good news for you. Entertaining your kids on a long ... Read More

Road Trip Series: Part 2 – How to Plan Fun Stops Along the Way

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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

Road Trip Series: Part 1 – What to Pack: 10 Must Haves for The Road

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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

Midwest Getaway: Columbus, Ohio With Kids

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With an extra day off for Presidents' Day Weekend we planned a quick 2 night getaway to Columbus, OH last month. It's centrally located just a few hours from several cities and is the perfect quick family getaway weekend in the Midwest. We totally lucked out with crazy spring-like weather in February but even if you're visiting in the cold, there is so much to do. Here's my ... Read More