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…
If you’d asked me two years ago if I would ever consider putting all five of my kids on an airplane to attend a week of family camp in a state thirteen hundred miles away, I would have laughed and thought you were crazy. Why would I go through all that hassle and expense when…
We’ve had the opportunity to do a fair amount of traveling this summer – both road trips and flying – and along the way, we’ve tested out several new-to-us “travel essentials” and picked up some new “must-haves” for family travel. This summer, we traveled to New Mexico via plane for eight days and took an…
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…
When we were looking for a spring break idea close to home that wouldn’t break the bank, we decided an indoor waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells would be a great getaway. I scoured the internet for a good deal and booked a two-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin Dells. Here’s what I know now…
When you’re a busy family, finding time to spend together can be a challenge if you’re not intentional about scheduling it. One of the ways we like to spend time together is to take advantage of family-friendly attractions and destinations that are within a couple hours of our home. These fun summer day trips for…