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

Photo Credit Located just off I-70 in Dayton, OH is the National Museum of the US Air Force. We stopped recently on our way back from Columbus, OH and I honestly wasn't expecting much other than a place to stretch our legs for a few hours on our drive home. But man, was I blown away by how impressive this museum is. There are at least four enormous airplane hangers full of ... Read More

We're pretty darn lucky to live just a few miles from one of the largest children's museums in the world. It really is a huge attraction and whether you have a membership as a local or you are coming for a vacation, it can be a little overwhelming. I've put together my top ten things you need to know in order to come prepared and make your trip a success. Trust me, if you've ... Read More

If you haven’t yet discovered the beauty of the West Michigan shore, you’re missing out! I may be totally biased as I grew up just an hour from Lake Michigan, but nothing beats a day at the beach in Michigan. While there are dozens of towns up and down the coast, one of my favorites is South Haven. If you're a Midwesterner who thinks that a beach trip means a drive to ... Read More