We love to travel as a family because we enjoy showing the kids their world, seeing new sights, and trying new things. Lately we have been in a road trip groove. Last summer it was a Northeast road trip and the summer before that it was a Southwest road trip. Even though we discovered that we love family road trips, we also discovered that we seem to have a ton of luggage … [Read more...] about Car Top Cargo Carrier Review- Ready For Family Road Trips
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Our Summer Family Northeast Road Trip
For the last two summers, we have loaded up our family and taken massive road trips. Our kids are 11 and 13 now and we want to show them the United States! There is just so much natural splendor to see. They are old enough to remember the trips, appreciate the historical and cultural lessons, and we want to enjoy special time with them exploring before they go off to college. … [Read more...] about Our Summer Family Northeast Road Trip
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa- A Beautiful Hotel In A Beautiful City
Ottawa is amazing. Put it on your bucket list. You will not be disappointed. Ottawa is the capital of Canada and it is located in southern Ontario, near the city of Montréal and the U.S. border. In fact, when we were planning our Northeast road trip, we had Montreal on our Canadian vacation destinations list and just added a night in Ottawa on whim. It turns out it was … [Read more...] about Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa- A Beautiful Hotel In A Beautiful City
10 Safe Summer Driving Tips For Families
Summer is upon us. For many people that means extra driving whether it is to fun events around town with the kids are even a cross-country road trip. This post with safe summer driving tips is designed to help you and your family get involved in making your car summer ready. From checking your tire pressure to getting your kids involved in giving your car a deep summer clean, … [Read more...] about 10 Safe Summer Driving Tips For Families
My Southwest Road Trip Itinerary
Road trips were a big part of my summers growing up and they are some great memories that I still cherish. Road trips are a great chance to see the beautiful United States of America that we live in! Really. We have such a variety of astounding landscapes and seeing them as a family provides family bonding time while inspiring a love of learning, an interest in history, a … [Read more...] about My Southwest Road Trip Itinerary
The Complete Essentials Road Trip With Kids Checklist
I am preparing for a big road trip with my kids. I made myself a list of things to pack to be fully prepared for our road trip so that we all stay happy in the car. I will share this complete essentials road trip with kids checklist with you here as well as a printable version. From healthy snacks to road trip games and motion sickness suggestions, this Road Trip With Kids … [Read more...] about The Complete Essentials Road Trip With Kids Checklist
How To Load A Car For Your Family Getaway
If you are like me, just hearing that title probably makes you remember one or more of your parents trying to stuff everything possible into the trunk before your road trips. For me, it was my father who was very picky about how to load a car. He would tell us to put our bags beside the trunk so he could pack them. One summer, I tried to pack them myself but he unpacked them … [Read more...] about How To Load A Car For Your Family Getaway