Category: Other Destinations
Top 5 Tips for Visiting Great Wolf Lodge
Like families all over the country, we have had some fun stays at our local Great Wolf Lodge. When I was doing some research before our first visit several years ago, I found some posts about how much families enjoyed their visits but not a ton of practical tips. So I am offering my modest…
Guide to BOO! at the Zoo and Halloween at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s BOO! at the Zoo has returned for fall 2026! It began Saturday, October 3 and continues through Sunday, October 25, 2026. We have visited once again in 2026 and are ready to share our tips. This post is informed by our visits now and in years past plus the information available from…
Deals on Items We Use for Family Travel, Prime Days & Beyond
Traveling together is one of the great joys of family life, but when you have young kids, the preparation for trips can feel stressful. On this blog, we like to share items that have made travel smoother and more enjoyable for our family. We often focus on Disney travel essentials (and nice-to-haves), but we also…
Tips for Visiting the Children’s Garden at Morton Arboretum
The Children’s Garden at Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois is an incredibly popular spot for families. After our latest visit, we are sharing our best tips for visiting with your family. Keep reading for a list of Children’s Garden highlights, ideas to make your visit easy and fun, plus tips for saving money at Morton…
Top Tips for Visiting the Dinosaurs at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
We have been members of Brookfield Zoo Chicago for almost eleven years. As you can probably tell, we love the zoo, and some of our favorite zoo memories are from the summers when Brookfield Zoo Chicago brought in dinosaurs! Fortunately for us, and I think you too, the dinosaurs are back for summer 2026. Brookfield…
Tips From Our Visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Our recent spring break trip took us through many wonderful places. One of these was Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We spent two nights at the hotel called The Park Vista – a DoubleTree by Hilton in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and took time exploring the beautiful park. Now, there are many folks who have spent quite…
