by Steffy McCourt | Nov 15, 2025 | Destinations, Family Adventures, USA |
One of my family’s favorite holiday activities is sitting by the fire with a bowl of popcorn and binge-watching Christmas movies. Bonus points if it is snowing outside and there is a real-life Christmas tree twinkling in the background. Because my family also...
by Steffy McCourt | Jul 20, 2025 | Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
Detroit in the summer sizzles. The sun reflects off the river, families fill the parks, and neighborhoods burst with life. One of the best places to experience this energy is along the Detroit RiverWalk, where a bike ride becomes more than just exercise. It...
by Steffy McCourt | Jun 17, 2025 | Family Adventures, USA |
When I was a young mom, I used to dream of tropical beach getaways. Now I dream of a place where someone else tells my kids to stop cannonballing. As a mom of three boys (15, 13, and 11), I’ve learned that the key to a successful family vacation is water and a...
by Steffy McCourt | Jun 8, 2025 | Destinations, Europe, Family Adventures, Traveling with Teens |
Visiting the Vatican can be one of the most unforgettable journeys your family takes… but only if you plan ahead. With over 6 million visitors annually(!), the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel are among the busiest tourist sites in...
by Steffy McCourt | May 16, 2025 | Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
When I told my three boys, ages 15, 13, and 11, that we were heading to Mansfield, Ohio for the weekend, they gave me the usual skeptical look reserved for any destination that doesn’t include a beach or roller coaster. But by the time we drove away, they were...
