Family Trips

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Is LEGOLAND Florida Worth It for Older Kids? An Honest Family Review

When you live within driving distance of Orlando, it’s easy to default to the big names… Disney, Universal, the parks that come with fireworks and four-figure price tags. But recently, with my brother visiting and two nieces in tow (one preteen, one early teen), we decided to try something different: a day at Legoland Florida Resort….

Tabasco New Iberia Louisiana
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Weekend Getaways from Baton Rouge: 9 Easy Escapes for a 2–3 Day Trip

Baton Rouge is a city with deep Louisiana roots, a strong food culture, and the kind of everyday rhythm that feels familiar in the best way. But sometimes, even when you love your home base, you just need a change of scenery. The good news? Baton Rouge is one of the best “launch pad” cities…

Tune-In Lounge Hollywood Studios Cocktail
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Disney for Grown-Ups: Where to Drink, Relax & Reset Inside the Parks

Walt Disney World is often associated with families, strollers, and long ride queues, but tucked inside the parks are a few rare spaces designed for adults who want to pause, sip something well made, and enjoy a moment of atmosphere. These aren’t places you stumble into accidentally. They’re intentional stops, whether you’re traveling without kids,…

Ice skating in NYC
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A Mama’s Guide to Holiday Magic in NYC (Family, Friends & Festive Moments)

The best things to do in New York City during the holiday season, with stories from our own trips. There’s something wildly irresistible about New York City during the holidays. The lights, the windows, the music drifting down Fifth Avenue. It feels like stepping into your own Christmas movie. Over the years, I’ve visited with…

”Are We There Yet?” And Other Existential Questions from the Backseat
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”Are We There Yet?” And Other Existential Questions from the Backseat

I don’t want to be dramatic, but family travel is a little like surviving a small-scale apocalypse. Except instead of zombies, you’re fending off rogue juice boxes, hangry toddlers, and one highly suspicious motel bedspread. Still, every year, we pile into the car/minivan/SUV-with-a-rooftop-cargo-box-that-makes-it-look-like-we’re-smuggling-canoes and hit the road with dreams of togetherness, adventure, and exactly zero…