{photo credit} The month of May marks the beginning of a busy cruise season for most cruise lines. That means, there are a lot of you that will be embarking on a sea adventure of a lifetime very soon. Whether you're cruising to the Caribbean, the Bahamas or Bermuda {among dozens of other exotic locations} you want to be prepared for anything, without over packing. From sunscreen to flip-flops, I've created a list of 9 items you won't want to forget when you go on your next cruise. Swimsuits - Unless you have no intentions of ever taking a dip in the ship's pool or putting your toes in the ocean, don't forget a swimsuit for yourself and anyone traveling with you. Sunscreen/Sunburn Care - The very last thing you want is to get sunburned on day one of your cruise. Wear sunscreen and … [Read more...]
10 Children’s Books to Inspire Travel in Your Homeschool
Homeschooling your children creates amazing memories and some of my favorite homeschool moments were those when my kids would join me on the couch for a great family read aloud. Not only did we bond over great literature, some of the books we read enticed us to take our schooling on the road and visit the places mentioned in the books. Here are ten children's books to read to your children that may inspire travel in your homeschool. And I guarantee you haven't heard of all of them. 1. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry Chincoteague, a small town on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, was made popular by Marguerite Henry’s book, Misty of Chincoteague. The book is based on the true story of the Beebe family who raise a filly sired by a wild pony. The book was turned into a … [Read more...]
10 DIY Craft Ideas to Relive Summer
As the Summer begins to wind down and we're getting home from our vacations we may all be longing to relive that vacation feeling. Did you go somewhere exotic? Did you travel to a far off destination? No matter where you spent your Summer vacation, it will be fun to create a craft that will bring back a memory of those good times. Read on to see DIY Craft Ideas to Relive Summer. Keep the memories alive for years to come with these ideas! /1/ DIY Map Chalkboard - X marks the spot...each spot you've traveled to this Summer, that is. Make this chalkboard to keep track of all of your past, present and future travels. /2/ Fringe Photo Garland - Hopefully, while on vacation you took a bunch of photos. This is a great craft to get them off of your camera's memory card and onto … [Read more...]
Tips to Help you Plan for Multigenerational Travel
Many people will be planning for multigenerational travel this summer. While traveling with extended family has its perks, it can also produce a few stressors. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you begin to plan your getaway. Preparing for a Multigenerational Trip Plan a family meeting and discuss important things like where to go, what to do, who’s watching the kids, physical limitations and the biggie- MONEY. Discuss up front how much it will cost and who is paying for what. Money is a touchy subject and once you’ve had “the talk” everyone should be able to relax and enjoy their vacation. Plan things Together Planning any vacation is a lot of work and it shouldn’t fall on one person’s shoulders. While you can designate one person to reserve a vacation home, make flight … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Save Money on Summer Travel
10 Ways to Save Money on Summer Travel by Tonya P Many families look forward to the last day of school so they can put their summer travel plans in motion. After all, what can be better than spending time away with the family? I can think of one. How about returning home from vacation with money in your pocket? Here are some of my best tips to help you save money on summer travel with your family. 1. Book your hotel in advance, but continue to look around. If you’re booking directly from the hotel, you either save the most by booking far in advance or by waiting until the last minute. It sounds like a gamble, but it doesn’t need to be. Go ahead and book in advance, most hotels will not charge you until you check-in (confirm this with the hotel). You can continue to check … [Read more...]
Decorate and DIY with Vintage World Globes
When decorating or creating eye-popping DIY projects with globes there is a WORLD of possibilities. Literally. Today I've gathered a collection of decorating ideas and DIY projects that will leave you longing to go antique shopping to find the perfect world globe {or ten}! Everything about this grouping makes me happy. The number five to indicate the number of family members, the bright yellow cabinet and most of all the GLOBES! Do you enjoy traveling? Re-create this vintage suitcase and world globe stack in your front entryway and let all your guests in on your passion. This collaboration of an atlas and world globes would be fabulous in a child's playroom or a homeschool classroom. That space above your cabinets is often wasted...unless you fill it with colorful, … [Read more...]
