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Over the years we've found ourselves hitting the post-holiday-blues slump after the holiday season festivities when we're bundled inside from the cold. We've started venturing out to Palm Springs, CA in January or February for a family getaway over...
My affection for our great of Kansas is no secret. I LOVE KANSAS! As I have written before, and as many of you can possibly relate, I was not in love with Kansas when I was a kid. I don’t think...
We enjoy hitting the road for a quick trips to Lawrence. I would highly recommend it for family fun. The town has a rich sports, outdoor, music, art, foodie and festival scene. Don’t overlook Lawrence when planning a quick...
Manhattan is a great destination for a quick couples getaway! To really enjoy that kid free time, be sure to take the scenic route (exit 316 if you’re traveling on I-70). The views are beautiful and you will not...
If you’re needing a close getaway now that school is back in session, look no further than the Little Apple. While known for being a college town, Manhattan has fun options for all ages. Whether enjoying the rolling Flint...
With gas prices soaring and air travel less reliable, our family is getting a little more creative but no less adventurous with our family vacations. This month we didn't have to go far at all to enjoy a long...
As a Kansas native, I've traveled to Topeka a handful of times in my life. I've often traveled through Topeka, but our family decided to explore thecapital city a little this summer. The fact that it is just a...
Over spring break, my husband, 2 kids, and I visited Acorns Resort at Milford Lake. Just about 2 hours away from Wichita, this location has all you need for outdoorsy lakeside fun with the family! Accommodations: The resort is expansive with...
My family decided to go to Universal Orlando with just 2 months to plan. We went to Disneyworld several years ago, so we wondered if we would be able to have fun experiences at Universal Orlando with such little...
We recently embarked on a 20+ hour (each way!) road trip.  We knew we'd need some things to keep us occupied, so although we allowed our kids some screen time and plenty of conversation time along the way, we...
Waterfalls in Kansas? Yes! There are waterfalls near Wichita. You may be surprised to hear there are many gorgeous waterfalls you can visit across the state. In fact, there are five that are two hours or less away from...
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...
We see it all the time, "We have friends/family visiting Wichita, and we want to show them the BEST our city has to offer! What should we do? Where should we eat? HELP!" Well worry no more - and bookmark...
Last spring break, our family road tripped to Utah to explore in and around Zion National Park, and let me tell you, this is a must for families! My husband is the outdoorsy one of the bunch, and this...

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