by Steffy McCourt | Jul 10, 2026 | Destinations, Family Adventures, Midwest, Traveling with Teens, USA |
From splash pads and skyline views to deep-dish pizza and lakefront beaches, here’s how to plan an awesome Chicago family vacation in the summer. If you’re planning a family trip to Chicago with kids, you’re in for one of the best city...
by Steffy McCourt | Jun 5, 2026 | Destinations, Family Adventures, USA |
There is just something about a summer road trip that feels so quintessentially American. With America250 — the nation’s Semiquincentennial — just around the corner, it seems like the perfect time to explore the people, places, and stories that have...
by Steffy McCourt | May 29, 2026 | Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
The heart of American history in Michigan is hidden in Dearborn, MI, just outside Detroit. Now, living history museums have a bit of a reputation, and we know about it. They can sometimes be boring, especially for those aged 10 to 30. But this one is anything...
by Steffy McCourt | Apr 10, 2026 | Destinations, Family Adventures, Midwest, USA, Weekend Trips |
The end of May in Indianapolis smells like freshly cut grass, sun-warmed lilac, and race-fuel exhaust. It’s the time of year when spring hasn’t quite let go, but the excitement of summer shimmers on the horizon. At the heart of the buzz is what is largely...
by Steffy McCourt | Apr 7, 2026 | Family Adventures, Midwest, Mommy Getaways, USA |
The Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, officially called the Tulip Time Festival, occurs annually in May. The festival brings to mind a special memory. One October in the late 1980s, my mom had a great idea. She was going to plant tulip bulbs all along the...
