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Where to Stay in the North Georgia Mountains: Big Canoe Airbnb

This summer my side of the family decided to rent an Airbnb in the mountains of North Georgia for a week-long getaway. It honestly was the perfect destination to relax, hike, swim, eat s'mores, stay up late playing games, and just spend some quality time with one another.

If your family is looking for a mountain getaway, and Georgia is within driving distance, I would encourage you to check out the community of Big Canoe. It's very secluded and situated in the most beautiful natural setting.

TravelEmily KrauseSeptember 7, 2018hotel review, travel tipsComment

How to Budget and Save for Your Dream Vacation

I think almost anyone you talk to these days would say they want to travel more. With social media, it's easier than ever to see what our friends, acquaintances, and random bloggers we follow are up to, and it seems many of them are constantly on an exotic vacation. If you're like most normal people, you want to jet set to that overwater bungalow or 7-country Europe tour, too!

TravelEmily KrauseSeptember 5, 2018travel tips, budget, vacation planningComment

What to Wear for Disney World in Summer

I find deciding what to wear for a day at a theme park to be exceedingly difficult. On one hand, I want to be comfortable, as these are long days of walking in the hot sun. On the other hand, I want to make sure I look put together since I know we'll be taking a lot of pictures. Outfits need to be breathable and cute, and I need to be able to sit comfortably on all types of rides.

Travel, MotherhoodEmily KrauseAugust 13, 2018Disney, theme parks, mom style, travel gear Comments

What to Do in Atlanta with Kids

Before this summer, all I really knew about Atlanta was that it was the worst traffic to drive through on our way from Florida to Wisconsin (or vice versa).

But all that changed when I had a chance to visit Georgia's capital with my kids. My extended family was vacationing in the mountains of northern Georgia for a week of togetherness and relaxation, and one of my 5 sisters was flying into Atlanta a few days into the trip. We decided to make a day of it when we went to pick her up.

TravelEmily KrauseAugust 9, 2018travel guide, Atlanta, destinations, GeorgiaComment

How to Start Traveling With Kids: Be a Tourist in Your Own City

Some of the biggest obstacles to traveling with kids are time, money, and exhaustion. Travel can get pretty expensive, and I know it's tough to justify spending money on a trip when your kids might not even remember it. Many families don't get much vacation time, and when they do, they want to spend it with their extended family, catching up around the house, or relaxing.

TravelEmily KrauseAugust 3, 2018travel tips Comment