When you pull onto the resort, the driveway itself makes you feel like you're entering an oasis. The property is self-contained and nestled in the middle of hill country, feeling far away from the hustle and bustle and schedule. It's the perfect atmosphere for disconnecting from the daily grind and reconnecting with those you love most.
Finding a new place to discover as a family can be fun and rewarding, and it does not have to take months of planning or spending hundreds of dollars to step out and explore a new place. Adventure is a space of curiosity and flexibility more than being in a particular destination or on an elaborate trip.
At least when your kids are young, it's not often you can keep everyone seated in one place for more than two minutes. I love being together in one place during our rides to drop off someone at school or on the way to the store. These rare moments often lead to us having visits all together.
Since becoming a single mom to three active boys, I decided the family vacation was something I was not willing to give up. I wasn't going to let being the only grown up stop us from making memories each summer. Financing, planning, and executing a family vacation can be intimidating when you're doing it on your own, but it can be done! Here are my tips for making it happen.
In spite of my planning, there were a few tricks I learned during our maiden voyage to Lake Buena Vista to make the next trip even smoother.
East Tennessee offers hiking, water sports, pride in Native American history, museums, caves to explore, unbelievable yummy (fresh!) food, and the friendliest people ever. You can also find a bit of bustle in Pigeon Forge and Gaitlinburg. However, for our latest trip to Tennessee, we added Dollywood to our list.
It's time, mamas. It's time to gather up your tribe, get to planning, and prepare to jet out of town for that much needed girl's getaway!
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Resources to Help with Summer Reading
Reading in summer is a fantastic opportunity to not only strengthen your kiddo's reading skills but also build a love for reading.
