Door County is the perfect family vacation spot. Even though we are being careful and socially distancing as much as possible, we had to get out of town. We've all been together in the same house since March and were going a little stir crazy. It's also around this time of year that we take some sort of family vacation. From Vegas and Minneapolis to St. Louis and Chicago, we … [Read more...]
City Museum: Don’t Miss in St. Louis
The City Museum is a must! If you are planning a trip to St. Louis, you cannot miss the City Museum. During our trip this past summer, it was one of our favorite spots. We spent the entire day there, and if we would have had more time, we probably would have gone back for a second one. So, what is the City Museum and what makes it so much fun? I'm sharing our experience, … [Read more...]
St. Louis Vacation: Stay, Play, and Eat
St. Louis is the perfect family vacation spot. For our annual summer road trip, we packed up the kids and headed to the Gateway to the West. I talked to a few friends and did a bit of planning beforehand. So, I had our hotel secured, tickets purchased, and days planned out. We were ready for St. Louis! While St. Louis can be hot and humid during the summer, it's not too … [Read more...]
Back on Track: Get Out of Your Own Way
On Track This summer I feel like I've lost my way a bit. I've been tired, stressed, and can't seem to find the motivation to get anything done until the last minute. Our schedule has been all over the place, and I really feel like I need to get back on track. I'm just not good without a solid routine. First, I've had a pretty good case of writer's block, if you hadn't … [Read more...]
Late Summer: Making the Most of our Time
Late Summer With terrible, cold weather in Wisconsin and an awful sickness hitting our household, it hasn't been feeling like much of a vacation around here. It feels like we've hit late summer, and hardly accomplished anything. So, how do you make up for lost time? Simple. Squeeze as much fun into the last half of summer as we can! Late summer is definitely better … [Read more...]