We just returned from a weekend trip to Minnesota to visit our good friends. Road trips, to me, are a great way to refresh and have great conversation with my hubby, but sometimes it doesn't always seem possible with...
My family decided to take a vacation during the COVID Pandemic. Honestly, admitting it out loud makes me nervous for all the backlash of people saying we’re irresponsible. But let me explain.
My husband and I are both teachers and...
Hi, I’m Niki, and I’m a Disney addict.
The magic has consumed me since I was a kid. It was always a dream of mine to visit the Magic Kingdom. Last spring I was invited to speak at a conference...
Sounds crazy right? We thought so too but recently returned from Italy and Paris with our 18 month old daughter and lived to tell about it!
As I was preparing for our trip, I searched online for helpful tips and...
Summer is a great time for a family road trip (or day trip). Maybe you’re taking the family cross country. Maybe you’re just heading to the mall. Either way, here are some must-haves to keep in the car.
Summertime Car...
This post is part 4 of 5 in the series Quick Trips from Des Moines.
Whenever my family has an urge to get away but we don’t want to go too far, we load into the car and head two...
It’s May and for a lot of us that means exciting travel plans with the family!
Whether it’s a quick road trip or a bigger adventure, here are 10 packing tips to make traveling with kiddos a little easier!
5 Must-haves
1....
We’re all trying to find safe ways to get out of the house and have a little fun. For our brood, a day-trip to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo was just what we needed. With masks and pre-printed tickets in...
Looking for a fun family road trip? Minneapolis is one of our family's favorite destinations. It's less than 4 hours away and there are more than enough fun activities to keep you busy.
How to get there
When heading to Minneapolis,...
We love Ames.
Just a short drive from Des Moines (approximately half the Frozen soundtrack, or if you're in our car, Zootopia's "Try Everything" on repeat about nine times).
And while we love everything Des Moines has to offer, I thought I'd...
In + Around Des Moines
15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines
Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...
