by Steffy McCourt | Dec 5, 2025 | Destinations, Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
I recently met Santa in a quiet corner of the Santa Claus Christmas Store in Santa Claus, Indiana, expecting a quick tourist-trap hello… maybe a wink, maybe an early Merry Christmas. Instead, I found myself in a full, uninterrupted conversation with the man...
by Steffy McCourt | Nov 25, 2025 | Family Adventures, USA |
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and the United States offers an abundance of enchanting spots to soak in the holiday spirit! From snowy escapes to relaxing beach retreats, Christmas in the USA truly has it all. Here are our 13 favorite places to...
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...
