Travel

The weather is cooling (at least in early mornings) and the leaves are beginning to change colors and fall. Autumn is upon us and if you're anything like me, she blows in an air of hopefulness in what has...

Did you know Dollywood is less than a six-hour drive from Charleston? While it can seem like Tennessee is far away, it’s a very manageable trip! Just pop in two movies back-to-back for the kids to watch and you’re basically...

A few weeks ago, I found myself in need of a family vacation. I wanted to enjoy my kids and not feel stressed out and not have a routine. I wanted to be the "laid-back, cool" mom, and I...

I was recently feeling very brave and went flying solo to Seattle from Charleston with two children two and under. Now that I’ve survived it, I think it would be beneficial to pass on some tips to anyone facing...

"You're kind of like a circus," says a lady, as we pass her from the parking lot. “Wow-wee! Now that’s the way to travel!” an older man tells us as we stand in line to check our luggage. “I gotta get...

My daughter and I were recently in a car accident and while we are both okay, it made me realize what a distraction children can be while you are driving. Honestly, how many times have you turned or reached...

Traveling with kids is EVERYTHING. It’s exhilarating. Humbling. Comical. Exhausting. Unforgettable. At times maddening. Always, always, worth it. My husband and I both love traveling. We’ve traveled internationally with friends, each other, our daughter when she was a baby, and our...

I’ve never been hunted by an apex predator, but this past week I was the mother of an exhausted, screaming, one-year-old on a plane. So yes, my friends, you could say I know something about maximum anxiety situations. Our first...

A family trip to Disney is a dream come true for many, but it can also cost thousands and thousands if you're not prepared. With careful planning and smart choices, you can save significantly on your Disney vacation --...

I knew "momcations" were a thing. But the thought of taking one for myself didn’t cross my mind until my husband traveled to Orlando, Florida, for a work trip for three days. (But really, it was low-key, small vacation.) It...