We have been to see the seasonal flower displays at the conservatory and botanical garden inside the Bellagio Hotel only twice since living in Las Vegas. An admirer of plants and flowers, family traditions, and finding free things to do on the Strip — there’s no wonder we can’t wait […]
Your Ultimate Vacation Guide to Nevis with a Toddler
You guys know that we love to travel, and even when it is extra challenging with a little one, we still find the joy and excitement around the new experience! This February, I had the unique opportunity to take four weeks of sabbatical time from work. We had many ideas […]
Must-try all vegan Italian spot in Las Vegas
When David and I were dating and working in downtown Indianapolis, we had a standing Friday lunch date every week (we miss you, Three Carrots!). It was the best part of working in downtown Indianapolis and the best part of the week! Once we started working remotely, we continued our […]
How to have an epic weekend in San Diego
We love San Diego! It works out well too, because we have a bro/sis-in-law who live right in the middle of sunny Little Italy. They are experts in all things fun and good times, and therefore, have shown us so many amazing places, things to do, and restaurants across the […]
Ultimate guide to Idyllwild (a baby-friendly mountain town!)
Our family spent a week in Idyllwild, where we worked during the day and explored the town and nearby hiking trails in the afternoons and evenings! There is so much to do, although the town is extremely quiet during the middle of the week. That was okay though, because it […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Boulder City, NV
When we moved to Southern Nevada, checking out Boulder City was not on the top of my priority list. I had a low expectations for what the town had to offer, purely based off of the depiction of Boulder City in the movie La La Land! Well, we have been […]
Ultimate 1-day guide to see the best of Las Vegas
There is so much to see in Las Vegas out there beyond the Strip. If you are looking for a day to see all that the Las Vegas area has to offer, this guide is for you. If you are from Las Vegas and looking for an idea of where […]
How to find the best views in Red River Gorge
When we lived in Indianapolis, we would spend as many weekends of the year as possible in Red River Gorge. David would frequently state it takes “3 hours and 47 minutes” to drive from our home to Miguel’s Pizza in the Red River Gorge. A rock climber’s oasis in the […]
How to plan the best weekend in Devil’s Lake
Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin is a popular place to visit if you’re a rock climber, hiker, or lake dweller. It is so close to Wisconsin Dells, yet feels like a different world from the massive water parks, amusements, and resorts. We have spent a few weekends in Devil’s Lake, and we […]
A quick guide to Grand Rapids (baby & vegan friendly!)
Grand Rapids is a fun mix of art, historic buildings, a city feel, and ample natural spaces. It is a great (and affordable!) option for a weekend trip for new families, art admirers, and/or appreciators of locally crafted beverages and restaurants. We have had family living in Grand Rapids for […]