Rock City with Kids - The Perfect Road Trip Stop

If you’re planning a trip to Georgia or Tennessee, or you happen to be driving through the area on your way to another destination, you must make a stop at Rock City Gardens. This tourist attraction sits atop Lookout Mountain, which is technically in Georgia, but only 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga, TN. It’s a great kid-friendly stop where you can stretch your legs and take in some amazing views.

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Tips and Ideas for Camping at Home with Kids

If the idea of camping with your little kids feels overwhelming, you’re trying to save money for a big vacation, or you’re trying to make the most of a period when you’re stuck at home, backyard camping might be the perfect solution for you.

Here are my top ideas and tips for having a blast in your own backyard- or living room, while still feeling the excitement of a camping adventure.

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Simple and Fun Screen-Free Activities for Little Kids When You're Stuck Inside

These are screen-free activities, not because I have ANYTHING against screen time. I just wanted to provide some alternatives for when your kids need a break from Disney+. I will be writing another blog post with my favorite at-home activities involving technology or a screen, so stay tuned for that!

Most of these activities are free or fairly cheap. They don’t require much (if any) prep work on your part. And hopefully, you can get the kids started, then sneak away to do something for yourself. Feel free to add more suggestions in the comments!

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Things to Do in Turku Finland: A Beautiful Spring and Summer Destination

Turku, Finland is a medieval city on the southwest coast of Finland set along the stunning archipelago. History meets modern day with cobblestone streets, a castle, a cathedral and a market square representing Turku’s ancient roots, and foodie culture, live music, and a children’s theme park adding a modern twist. Turku is everything you could want in a family-friendly European destination during the spring and summer months.

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Experience Kids Cooking Classes at Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs

Looking for something fun and outside-the-box to do in Orlando? You’ll definitely want to make your next stop Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs.

The cozy sit-down restaurant located in The Landing section of Disney Springs offers more than just a view of Lake Buena Vista and deeply satisfying Italian food. Terralina now offers both kids cooking classes and kids birthday party packages that families will love!

I loved the family-friendly ambiance, and can’t wait to go back! Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Terralina with your kids, and how you can get involved in one of their kids cooking classes.

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How to Choose the Perfect Destination for Your Family Vacation

There’s no “perfect” destination, but with a little thought and a bit of research, you can find the place that fits your family’s current needs so that you can all enjoy your time away.

This step is so important because many families don’t have a lot of time or money to work with when it comes to family travel, so you want to make sure that the trip you choose is the right one. The goal of travel is to make memories as a family and to spend some quality time together, so I’m going to help you figure out how to accomplish that goal.

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Wonderful Winter Break Getaways in Florida for Families

Florida is the destination of choice for those upcoming winter breaks at school. Though it can be the busiest time of year to travel, I always love using those extra days off around Thanksgiving and Christmas to fit a little more travel in. Our family has road-tripped almost everywhere in Florida, and I can tell you from experience which places are the absolute best for a winter family vacation.

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