Category: South Atlantic
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We’ve been taking a bit of a break here while we totally reevaluate our lives. From weird, dead-end relationships to how we’re running our household, there’s been a lot going on this summer. Screen-free summer has been a hit, and our family has opted to move forward with much more intentional screen use. That makes…
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The Most Laid-Back Thing to Do with Kids is… Every fall, my family of five packs up and heads on a 14-hour road trip to rural Virginia. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and there is something magical about taking my children trick-or-treating at the same houses I did growing up. Each year I…
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Simple Travel Hacks: Parent Edition It’s that time of year – when New Englanders start fleeing the cold, dreary bleakness in search of sunshine, and everyone else starts making plans for their summer vacations. It’s a hopeful time, and one filled with a lot of stress and anxiety as we begin to start thinking of…
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All Your Burning Disney On Ice Questions Answered I remember my very first Disney on Ice experience in 2010ish. I was working for a daycare during undergrad and we took all the little people to a midday showing. All the cast members came on the ice for the opening performance, I became teary eyed, and…
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Sinkland Farms: Everything You Need to Know Oooooh, rural Virginia, how I have a love-hate relationship with thee. I grew up in Southwest Virginia, but, like lots of teenagers, I made haste to leave as soon as I had a diploma in hand. While I love visiting the stunning scenery, I’m pretty claustrophobic by day…
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5 Reasons Luray Caverns is A Perfect Roadtrip Stop I grew up in Southwest Virginia. It’s beautiful, but finding things to do can be challenging. I celebrated my “half-life” year this past year. I’m a science nerd, to be sure, but this had nothing to do with radioactive decay. My “half-life” marks the point in…
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Disney’s Character Dining 4-1-1 Post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure. Disney Character Dining is *the* way to meet characters If you’re heading to Walt Disney World with little kids, you may (or may not) have character dining on your radar. If you don’t, I highly suggest you put it at the top of your…
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Yes, You Can (and should) do Disney Without a Car Seat If you’re headed to Disney World with little kids in tow, you’re not alone. On our last trip, I saw more kids in strollers than I could begin to count. And meltdowns? There were plenty, mine included. Our first year at Disney, we decided…
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The Invisible Trendsetter shares nine eye-opening ways to save money on Disney World food, resorts, tickets, and more.
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Check out why Beach Club should and shouldn’t be on your shortlist of places to stay while vacationing at Walt Disney World.

