Category: Family Travel

22 Posts

Family travel related posts, including road trips and trips by plane.

  • Christmas in Oklahoma City: Best Things to do for Families

    Experience based gifts are on of our families favorite things to give. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work with Oklahoma City tourism to create a family friendly itinerary for Christmas things to do in Oklahoma City, showcasing family friendly adventures. I’m thrilled to put all of that together now in one place. We explored all over the city and enjoyed so many delightful Christmas experiences. Keep…

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  • two children on a bench at an art gallery

    Taking Kids to Art Museums: Why I Started Young

    There’s a moment every parent of a toddler in a museum knows. The one where a docent’s eyes flick toward you, then toward your kid, then back to you, and you can feel the exit strategy already forming in your head. I’ve had that moment more times than I can count, but I kept going anyway. It wasn’t because I’m immune to the stares, and not because my kids were…

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  • a sauna and spa retreat in the woods at forest springs resort in eureka springs

    A Mother-Daughter Getaway to Forest Springs Resort.

    Disclosure: My stay at Forest Springs Resort was hosted/complimentary as part of a collaboration. All thoughts and feelings are entirely my own. Check out an overview video here. I’ve been a travel mom for a long time. We’re talking carrier-on-my-back, snacks-in-every-pocket, let’s-turn-a-rest-stop-into-an-adventure kind of travel mom. For twelve-plus years, every trip I planned had some sort of educational angle and a mostly kid-friendly itinerary. I’ve always believed that travel doesn’t…

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  • Harry Potter Experiences in NYC

    If you read my Christmas in NYC with teens post, you already know how this trip started. I signed up for presale tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with Tom Felton. That plan snowballed into an entire bucket list NYC trip. I promised a dedicated breakdown of our Harry Potter experiences in NYC day, and here it is. Whether you’re building an entire Harry Potter-themed day or just…

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  • Best Things to Do in Frisco Between Games: A Sports Family Guide

    For many families (ours included) weekends are busy with traveling for sports, from early mornings to long days, it sometimes feels hectic. Our family has been a travel sports family in the ArkLaTex area for five years now. We’ve learned that tournament weekends don’t have to feel rushed or exhausting. With a little extra planning, we can squeeze in some fun and make it feel like a mini family vacation.…

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  • Stay in a Glass Dome Near Bryce Canyon: Clear Sky Resorts Review + Guide

    In the middle of our southern Utah roadtrip, I surprised my kids with a stay that’s unlike anything we’ve ever done before. We pulled in just as the sun was beginning to set and it felt like we’d just arrived at some other worldly, yet fully luxurious, base camp. My kids knew immediately that this wasn’t just a place to stay, it was an entire experience that they couldn’t wait…

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  • Harry Potter Experiences in the United States

    For many families, the world of Harry Potter isn’t just a series of books or films. It’s a portkey into imagination, storytelling, and adventure that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Over the years, we’ve discovered that the magic doesn’t have to stay on the page or on the screen. There are immersive experiences across the United States where fans can step into the wizarding world for themselves. From theme…

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  • The Texarkana Airshow: An Event for Everyone.

    Listen up! I have some thrilling news to share: Texarkana, USA is gearing up for an airshow and it’s going to be epic. Texarkana has not had an airshow in 30 years and in June 2026 The Texarkana Airshow will start this tradition again in a big and exciting way. There will be something for everyone and fun for all ages at this big event! Save the date for June…

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