Looking for a great place for your girls getaway? Try a trip to historic Mackinac Island! My first girls’ trip to Mackinac Island was a surprise gift from my husband and friends for my 40th birthday. And I didn’t suspect a single thing! He knew how much I loved Mackinac when I went with my…
The Original Butterfly House is a fun family activity that you won’t want to miss while vacationing on Mackinac Island! My first visit to Mackinac Island was in 2010 with my eldest daughter’s girl scout troop. I fell in love immediately and couldn’t wait to get back! One of our favorite things we did on…
Are you planning a vacation to Mackinac Island on a budget? Here are some great things to do on Mackinac Island that are FREE or cheap to help you save money and still enjoy all the island has to offer! I love Mackinac Island so much. If I were wealthy, I’d seriously buy a…
A trip to Disney can be overwhelming—here are 4 tips for planning your first Disney vacation Welcome again to my Disney expert, MaryFran! She’s been to Disney World many times and is always working on planning her next trip. Since she has planned so many Disney trips, she has some great quick planning tips for…
This is a sponsored post for Visit Cedar City. My husband’s first job after receiving his DMA (doctor of musical arts) was in Cedar City, Utah. During the three years that we lived in Cedar City, we were blessed to be able to participate in the rich tradition of the cultural arts there, as both…
Kanab, Utah is a great place to stay for a family vacation! In 2009 we attended my brother’s wedding in Phoenix. We were living in Cedar City, Utah at the time, so the drive was only about 8-9 hours. We had a lovely weekend celebrating my brother and his new wife, and then we drove…
A Disney vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are a few simple ways to save money at DisneyWorld! I’m excited to have another post by my Disney expert, MaryFran. Not only is MaryFran an expert on Disney World, she is one of the most frugal people I know. She always manages to do…
This is a sponsored post for Heber Valley Tourism I have always thought a vacation should include sunshine, beaches, and flip flops. But the longer we live in our Michigan Winter Wonderland, I have realized that winter has a lot to offer, too! While I will probably never be a true winter lover, my children…
We are taking our girls to Disneyland this year in December as their Christmas gift. We are so excited to finally learn what the big deal is about Disney since this will be our first family trip to visit Mickey! I have asked my good friend MaryFran to serve as Overstuffed’s Disney expert, and I’m…
Worried about your dietary restrictions on vacation? It’s super easy to eat gluten-free at Disney—here’s how! This Christmas, we will be gifting our children with their first trip to Disneyland. I’ve been a little bit worried about how to manage the gluten-free eating while we are there, so I asked my Disney expert friend Kim…
Going on a girls’ trip? Make sure you plan for these six things in order to have the best experience possible. A couple weeks ago, I spent the weekend with 11 of my blogger girlfriends. Things were super busy in my life and I was thinking I really shouldn’t go on the trip, but since…
Want to make sure your kids aren’t bored on your next road trip? Try making them vacation journals to document their memories—it’s a super fun idea for long road trips! I love taking road trips with my family. Some of my very favorite family memories were made in the car in the middle of nowhere…