This may not be the most popular opinion, but I’m here to say that The Happiest Place on Earth can be even happier sans children. I get it - it feels sacrilegious to go to Disney World without your...
“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder
Independence...
If you would have asked me about girls trips 5 years ago I would have said to you, "Yeah right, I don't have the time/money/energy to take a girls trip." I had 2 kids ages 6 and 1 and...
August is “Family Fun Month,” so what elicits more summer family fun than a good old-fashioned road trip? Last summer my family and I took a once in a lifetime, 3,156-mile road trip from Seattle to Wichita. I was...
Feeling brave? Haunted places in Kansas are quick road trip from Wichita - you can get to all of these spooky spots in under 3 hours. Book a tour or even spend the night...if you dare!
Theorosa’s Bridge – 109th...
Every 3 minutes, someone in the U.S. is admitted to the Emergency Department for an allergic reaction to food. Increased numbers of children are diagnosed every year, which means that you probably know at least one family with allergies...
Looking for an affordable spring break getaway? Planning a family trip on a budget can be so challenging! As spring and summer breaks are quickly approaching, here are five destinations with family-friendly attractions that won't break the bank. All but...
Kansas has a new state park that has been well worth the wait! Little Jerusalem Badlands officially opened to the public in October 2019 and has been on my "to-hike" list ever since.
Located just 18 miles north of...
Ah, the family road trip. Kids in the back, arguing over who gets to choose the movie, mom in the front seat, climbing over the console to retrieve a lost toy, and dad driving, oblivious to it all.
In reality,...
When I was growing up, I would hear people talk about how boring and flat Kansas was. A “fly-over State” is what it was called, and still called by some. I developed the same opinion for the most part....
If you're looking to get away from Wichita for a brief moment, maybe all you need is a quick & easy trip. Salina is just one hour north of Wichita on I-135, and is cram packed with activities to keep your family...
When my children were toddlers, travelling wasn't something that our family enjoyed. My kids really thrived in the familiar, and travelling was stressful despite the moments of fun we experienced. I'm thankful we continued to road trip several times...
Here are the facts: 1. You are an adventurer at heart and feel just as comfortable out in the big world as you do in your own home. 2. You love to travel and want to do more of...
I can still vividly recall my first panic attack on an airplane.
I had a very turbulent ride from Pensacola to Atlanta, immediately followed by the "ATL Dash" to catch my connecting flight to Milwaukee. While catching my breath on...
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Best Places for Indoor Fun in Wichita, KS
Looking for things to do indoors in Wichita? While Wichita has a fantastic zoo, parks that can’t be beat, botanical gardens, and various other outdoor...
