In late spring, I started noticing these purple trees popping up all around our new home in southern California. So ethereal and vibrant, I was captivated. Purple has always been my favorite color. I started taking walks simply to seek out more of these purple wonders. And eventually some meandering drives. I even got my…
Lake Tahoe is a breathtakingly beautiful freshwater lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains straddling the California Nevada state line. Tahoe is a great year-round travel destination, but this guide focuses on summer or the warmer months. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary ideas for a trip to Lake Tahoe with (or even without) kids in…
Nashville is the state capital of Tennessee, commonly referred to as “Music City.” It has played an important role in the life of numerous country music artists. Regardless of whether you like country music, Nashville is still such a fun and lively place to experience. While we visited Nashville pre-kids, this itinerary guide was created with…
Austin is the state capital of Texas and has a unique vibe from the rest of the state. We’ve been to Austin several times, both without and with kids. You can easily find something for everyone to do. This family-friendly Austin itinerary guide is a collection from multiple trips, and additional things still on our…
Any destination can be family-friendly. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary suggestions for a trip to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Before you dive into the guide, you may want to first read Understanding a Quick Itinerary Guide. This will provide you with details on our trip planning philosophy, why it’s a quick guide, and what resources we use to…
Is there anything more synonymous with San Francisco than the Golden Gate Bridge? From TV shows, movies, postcards and more, this iconic landmark is often the first thing people think of when they picture San Francisco. Here are some of the best spots in the city not to miss for amazing views of the Golden…
Any destination can be family-friendly. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary suggestions for a trip to Park City, Utah during winter. Before you dive into the guide, you may want to first read Understanding a Quick Itinerary Guide. This will provide you with details on our trip planning philosophy, why it’s a quick guide, and what resources we…
About a year ago around Christmastime we drove only two hours east but it felt like we had gone on an international trip, flown 12 hours east and landed in Germany. We were in Leavenworth, Washington though, not to be mistaken with the Bavaria region of Germany. Leavenworth is a small village nestled in the…
After we moved to the Seattle area, we were excited to get outside and explore the famously beautiful Pacific Northwest (PNW). With a baby and toddler, and minimal hiking experience though, we needed to find easy hikes near Seattle. Over several months we walked and hiked the below beautiful places. If you’re visiting Seattle, these places…
We visited San Francisco and Napa Valley pre-baby. Post-baby we headed back to the Bay Area and wanted to check out more wineries, but we had a baby with us this time! Is it still possible to go wine tasting with a baby? Thankfully the answer is: yes! I don’t know all the wineries, there…