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Why create family traditions? Family traditions are a great way to create strong bonds and shared memories! Family traditions don’t have to be expensive or elaborate. They just need to have meaning for your family. When I was a little girl, I remember working in the garden each summer with my sister, my cousins, and…
We all have that one person in our lives who always seems to be on the go! Lately both Wendy and I have been on the go constantly! Since we have had so much experience being on the road lately, we thought we would share gift ideas for the traveler to fit every budget. So…
Ever heard of the Mysterious Ringing Rocks of Pennsylvania? Apparently, it is not uncommon for visitors to this park to show up with hammers to bang on rocks. I stumbled upon this interesting phenomena in a book I just bought… The Book of Useless Information No, I’m not kidding, see for yourself! And while you are…
We’ve discovered that RVing is a great family activity! We hadn’t had a chance to try it out until recently, and now that we’ve done it, we know it won’t be the last time! And did you know you can go RVing with your family even if you don’t own your own RV? To be…
Are you ready to head to Niagara Falls?! It can be hard to pack to go somewhere you’ve never been before, so I’m sharing this list and a few tips to keep in mind as you pack and prepare to leave. Of course you’ll need whatever you would normally take when you go on a…
My name is Gage, I am 17 years old, and recently I went on a trip with my mom and both my brothers to Florence, Alabama. Florence is a city I had never heard of until I was told I was going on a trip there! We have traveled near this city multiple times on…
I live just two hours from Florence, Alabama and regularly travel the highway right next to them. I had never heard of it and really didn’t think twice about driving right past their turn. Until a couple of weeks ago. I won’t make that mistake again. Let me share why… That picture will give you…
While learning math, English, and science lessons is crucial to our homeschools, sometimes we need to take a step back and let nature do the teaching. Case in point: Niagara Falls. This marvel is not just an amazing natural phenomenon either. It’s also JAM-PACKED with interesting facts and has been involved in the history of…
Dear Clearwater Beach, Can I just be honest with you? When we arrived and were checking into our hotel, I was a tiny bit disappointed that we did not have a Gulf view. I am a beach girl, I grew up on the coast of NC, and being near the water is my happy place….
I come across a lot of travel influencers who make living on the road permanently seem like a fun, perfect, and even easy-to-obtain lifestyle. Among these are families traveling year-round, mom, dad, and kids all living like nomads, embracing the cultures of the world wholeheartedly while seeing the exotic sites of Europe, Eastern Asia, or…
Hi, I’m Blake, a 14 year old homeschooler. My mom is one of the owners of Hip Homeschool Moms and Homeschool Road Trips, so I generally get to travel quite a bit. I’ve only been to Florida twice in my life. My first trip I really don’t remember much because I was only four years…
My youngest son, Blake, and I spent an entire day at the Aquarium and are so excited to share with you 8 reasons to visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium™. This aquarium is probably not like any aquarium you have ever visited. What makes it so unique? I’m so glad you asked! Clearwater Marine Aquarium™ Clearwater Marine Aquarium™…
