Only 13% of Americans are planning a spring break trip, and with an average budget of only $2,700, more than ever are sticking close… This article was originally published by Ashley Pichea – Awesome Mitten
One of our favorite ways to spend time together as a family is to take mini-vacations at destinations close to home: staycations. Staying the night at a hotel a few hours away and enjoying dinner at a restaurant we don’t have in our town help us to break up the monotony of the everyday and…
We love exploring nearby towns and local venues, so I thought it would be fun to create a list of summer staycation ideas for Battle Creek, MI – my hometown. We’re looking forward to visiting several of these locations and participating in these festivals this summer! 10 Summer Staycation Ideas for Battle Creek, MI B.C. Field of…
We’re limited on vacation time this year with my husband’s change in jobs (he went from three weeks of vacation time to four days), so we’re having to be a bit creative when it comes to having a family vacation this summer. We’ve been making a list of all the family friendly attractions in…
Most people couldn’t tell you where Germfask is (in fact, you’ve probably never even heard of it)… but I’m here to tell you that this tiny town smack dab in the middle of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is THE place to make your home base for your next family vacation. 1. Convenient Location I…
Our family loves to take mini-vacations (I call them staycations if we don’t have to drive more than 4 hours). It’s a great way to get away from the everyday chaos of life and spend some quality time together. In 2016, we enjoyed a trip to Michigan’s Adventure as part of a two-day family staycation…