Birthdays are special. I especially love other people’s birthdays. I’m the person who calls and sings “Happy Birthday” to you. For our family, experiences take center stage over tangible gifts. These experiences can be as small as a trip to the local zoo or as big as a family vacation. Navigating two busy work schedules […]

We love traveling with our kids (of course) but traveling with toys to entertain them can be cumbersome due to size. Why even pack toys? Whether it be in the car, on a plane, or during downtime moments in a hotel, toys are essential.

If you’ve fallen in love with the Yellowstone series and want to live out your own Dutton Ranch experience, think about visiting Ted Turner Reserves for your next adventure getaway. Now I’m not talking about the drama, I’m simply relating this to the magical experience of the great outdoors.  Ted Turner Reserves is set in […]

The issue with travel and car seats is that the general everyday seat is heavy and cumbersome which makes it difficult when you have to manage strollers, suitcases, and children in travel transit.

Did you know that 10.8% of the US population can claim Irish ancestry? My maiden name is O’Neal. For years I fancied myself an Irish girl. It wasn’t until my aunt started doing some genealogy work that she learned our O’Neal is actually Scottish and not Irish. Bummer? Not really, it just means I don’t […]

We had a good trip. I was actually sad walking off of the ship on the last day. Vacations are always a great way to be present and just enjoy being with the people I love. 

It is ironic that I was traveling sans family, but all I could see during my stay at Club Med’s Miches Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic was all the family-friendly potential.