Travel

When you’re breastfeeding, your life revolves around baby’s mealtimes, even at Disney World. Here are my top 5 spots to breastfeed in Pandora.

Long Disney vacations can be hard to come by for many. The good news is you can still have a great time on a quick trip to Walt Disney World. Here’s how!

Find out why we loved our stay at the Hotel Indigo Asheville in this room-tour and recap of our kid-free weekend in downtown Asheville, NC!

Washington, DC is full of history. But not all museums are created equal. We love The National Postal Museum for its interactive exhibits perfect for kids!

When planning a Walt Disney World vacation,deciding on a resort can be overwhelming. If you are considering Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, read this!

Everything you need to know about planning the perfect girls’ weekend at The Durham Hotel in Durham, NC with your friends.

Christmas cards should be fun and show a family’s personality! Our DIY elf christmas card did just that! See 10 years of cards and learn to make your own!

I love to travel and I will take whichever means of transportation necessary. I’ll fly or take the train when I can, but I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for a good long road trip. Planning a road trip with kids makes me all nostalgic for my own childhood. Growing up in the …

When we planned our family getaway to Washington DC, we knew we needed a place to stay that was centrally located, safe and convenient for families. So, when I learned about all of the family-friendly amenities available at Embassy Suites when I was at the Mom 2.0 conference earlier this year, the Embassy Suites Convention …

I’ve been wanting to share more about our trip to Washington DC every day since we got home, yet life got in the way over and over again. So, today I’m excited to share a little bit more about our trip. Or I should say, how it all began…I’ve narrowed my thoughts down to 3 reasons …

Ever since I found out my husband, who served in the Army on 3 different continents, had never been to Washington DC, I’ve wanted to plan a trip. It’s less than a 6-hour drive from Raleigh, and for years, we talked about taking a weekend without the kids to head north. As the years went …

A strange thing happened to me after I had kids. I’ve always loved to travel but having babies somehow transformed me into an anxiety-ridden mess every time I boarded a plane. So much that it was tempting to just stay home. But as I started reading more about nervous flyers, I knew there had to …

Whether you are planning your first Disney Cruise or your 5th, here are my Disney Cruise 2020 planning tips to make your family vacation the best ever.  We have returned from our first Disney Cruise and I am bursting with things to talk about. I am sure there will be more posts to come, but …

In just a few days, my family will embark on our first Disney Cruise. We’re stupid excited for this adventure and as a life-long Disney fan, I’m personally looking forward to experiencing the Disney Difference at sea. Not only is this our first time sailing with Disney Cruise Line, this is also our very first …

When we told Oscar we were going to Walt Disney World a few weeks ago, he had one wish and one wish only; to attend Jedi Training Academy and fight Darth Vader! Sure, he wanted to do the rides and meet characters and watch fireworks, but above all else, he wanted to fight Darth Vader. …

A quick glance at my news feeds online this morning left me with a pit in my stomach. It was a pretty balanced mix of the terrible and the beautiful with a splash of insanity for good measure. So goes the internet these days but it got me thinking about life because if you ask …

We are happily counting the days as we get closer to our upcoming family vacation at Walt Disney World Resort. I am a huge planner when it comes to vacation. Some people get bogged down with details, but I devour them. Planning is a fun way to extend the fun as far as I am …

I am sharing a few of my favorite summer posts while I am on blog hiatus. This oldie is still a great way to stay cool in NC during the summer! Originally posted June 2012. Yesterday, I had the chance to take the boys to preview an exhibit at the NC Museum of Life & Science …

I love seeing Disney Parks through the eyes of my children. But I also truly enjoy spending time there myself as an adult. This year, I’ve taken several trips to Disney Parks on my own, but none were more special than the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at the Disneyland Resort. My husband and I …

Your mission statement is the foundation of every decision you will make. Once you have that framework in place, you can move forward with confidence no matter what your blog topic is.

I spent the past few days in (somewhat) sunny Florida for the 6th annual runDisney Princess Half Marathon weekend. I have about a million stories to share, but I wanted to give a small recap of the amazing time I had! Aside from a 2 mile fun run during last year’s Disney Social Media Mom’s …

I write about Walt Disney World from time to time on this blog. Sometimes out of a genuine love for the memories I make each time I visit; I just have to share and keep a record of our good times. Other times, I have had the honor of sharing just a peek into the …

It’s official! I am a bona fide half-marathoner with a medal and everything! I even have the sore legs to prove it just in case you need a back up. Let’s just say living in a split-level home is not my favorite today. But the aches and pains are worth it because I ran a …

Last weekend I took a quick trip down to Walt Disney World with my two sisters and our mom. It’s a trip we’ve been wanting to do ever since the last one nearly ten years ago. I have no idea how time sped by us that fast, but after almost a year of planning, we …

This weekend was all about family. I am really trying hard to structure my week like a typical work-week. It takes a little creative math and a lot of planning ahead. But if it continues to lead to weekends like this one, then it will be well worth the effort! We had a great time …

One of our favorite things to do is spend time in our beloved Downtown Raleigh. Getting out with a new baby hasn’t been easy because of all his naps, but we seem to be on a pretty great schedule these days so we are sneaking out a bit more here and there. Oscar is really …

We had an amazing vacation at Walt Disney World and instead of doing one massively long vacation post, I decided to break it down into the highlights. And boy was this ever a highlight! Our first family trip to Disney World was amazing. Every bit as precious and magical as I could have ever imagined. …

How do you explain a child’s first visit to Disney World? I grew up in Florida so I don’t remember MY first visit. I just know it was and still is magical. I have been to many theme parks. And there is absolutely no comparison to Disney World. Even the parking lot seems better! Part …

Here’s why a Wilmington, NC weekend getaway should be on your must try list! With our without kids, Wilmington has everything you need. Last weekend, Jerry and I had a wonderful time at the beach! We rolled in on Friday night and went to dinner downtown. We ate at a Thai place and ordered Wonton …