8 Can’t Miss, Family-Friendly Things To Do in The Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes are in Western New York, just a 4-hour drive from NYC. These 11 long, narrow lakes spread across 9000 square miles, range in size from 3 to…
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9 Do’s and Don’ts when visiting Yellowstone National Park
View this post on Instagram A post shared by PrettySweet (@thats.pretty.sweet) on Mar 1, 2020 at 12:04pm PST You’ve seen the pictures. Old Faithful erupting, bison herds crossing in front…
Disney World w/o Park Tickets!? 6 Free & Cheap Magical Family Activities
Everyone dreams about taking their kids to the most magical place on earth. Who doesn’t tear up at the thought of their little princess hugging Cinderella in front of the…
Travel Hacks for Booking a Flight + Flying on Frontier Airlines: 6 Money-Saving Tips
Traveling with your family is one of the best ways to bond with your kids. Seeing new places and creating shared memories are priceless. Well, not really. Those memories can…
How to Fix Scratches on a Rental Car (In Rural Wyoming!?)
Our kids have been to 30-some odd states, and each time we enter a new one, we try to get a photo with that state’s, “Welcome to…” sign. Well, as…
Visiting the National Memorial for Peace & Justice w/ Kids
I remember when The National Memorial for Peace and Justice first opened. I was driving home from work and NPR was doing a story about a new museum and memorial…
Craters of the Moon National Monument: 9 Facts + Tips!
When you think of Idaho you most likely picture mountains, valleys and, of course, potatoes. But Idaho is also home to one of the most unusual National Monuments in the…
Hiking The Narrows in Zion w/ Kids: 7 Things You Need to Know
The Narrows is a majestic and very popular hiking destination within Zion National Park, Utah. It gets its name because it’s located in the deep and narrow section of Zion…
Planning a Trip to Memphis with Kids? Here’s a Sweet 2-Day Itinerary:
What do the home of the Blues, Elvis, Southern BBQ, and the Mississippi Delta all have in common? They all converge in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is like Nashville’s underrated younger…
Mr. Rogers Mural Austin, TX (Address + Who Painted It?)
Are you a Mister Rogers fan? Maybe like us, you grew up watching his mesmerizing show, Mister Rogers Neighborhood, which ran for 31 seasons from 1968-2001. Anyway, fresh off of…
Epic Southwest Family Road Trip Itinerary (Part 3)
Southwest road trip w/ kids, part 3: So you’ve decided to take the kids on an unforgettable summer road trip? While there are plenty of spots in the US for…
Epic Southwest Road Trip Itinerary (Part 2)
The Southwest region of the US is the perfect setting for the great American road trip! With a wealth of National Parks, beautiful small towns, and loads of outdoor adventures,…
Epic Southwest Family Road Trip! Here’s Our Itinerary (Part 1)
The Southwest. Is there any better place for a road trip? Open highways, desert landscapes and natural wonders have been a draw to the region for decades. Planning a family…
Planning a Trip to San Francisco with Kids? Our Sweet 2-Day Itinerary:
San Francisco. The name alone conjures up images of iconic cable cars, epic hills and the Golden Gate Bridge. This “City by the Bay” is a great place to explore…