United States

One of the many great things I love about homeschooling is that I get to pick where we take our field trips. This week in Social Studies my daughter was learning about producers, consumers, and goods and so I had the excellent idea (if I do…

Growing up, my family didn't have much in the way of disposable income. Today, in the current economic climate, it's wise to save versus spend. So, I have employed a tactic I grew up with - Free Fun. My mother is savvy beyond compare.…

If you should find yourself on the east side of The Big Island, and are a person who appreciates beauty, nature, and peace then you must visit the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, the "Garden in a Valley on the Ocean,"  which is located…

During my latest trip, I visited the Windy City. There, I reviewed Medieval Times and had fun - like a legitimate kid level of fun! You can click here for a recap of the full experience with tons of pictures and information... Food. I…

On a recent visit to Niagara Falls USA I had the opportunity to ride the iconic Maid of the Mist.  Can you believe people have been riding the boat since 1846?  It is one of North America's oldest tourist attractions with millions of…

I'm going to Disney World! (Yes, I know it should be "Disneyland," but alas, I am headed to Orlando.) I have been scouring resources, asking fellow travelers and thinking back to my trips to "the happiest place on earth." The last time we…

During the TMS Family Travel Conference we had the opportunity to tour the Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards in Gasport, NY.  Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a 5th Generation family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm…

Ah, the government shutdown...whatever your personal views, it is growing into an extremely messy situation for many people. There are stories pouring out of every facet of life. My heart goes out to all those people who are being…

It has been years since I visited Niagara Falls and when I was there a child my family and I only visited the Canadian side of the Falls.  Last week I had the opportunity to tour Niagara Falls on the US side with the TMS Family Travel…

The first question I always get from fellow travelers is, 'How do I score a free upgrade?' Everyone loves a freebie and I am all about hunting down deals. I am frugal by nature, but I hate to compromise on quality. So, the words…