by Steffy McCourt | Aug 31, 2024 | Destinations, Family Adventures, South East, USA |
My family recently made the pilgrimage to Orlando. This was not our first trip, BUT it was our first trip with extended family. We ordered the matching T-shirts. We spent hours on the phone trying to figure out the new fast-pass-magic-genie system (not sure...
by Steffy McCourt | Aug 21, 2024 | Midwest, Mommy Getaways, Romantic Retreats, USA |
Tucked away in the scenic hills of southern Indiana is Bloomington, the charming home of my alma mater, Indiana University. It also happens to be home to a couple of the Midwest’s best wineries. Yes, this little Indiana town, well-regarded for its arts...
by Steffy McCourt | Aug 15, 2024 | Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
Lake Michigan is not just any old lake; it’s one of the Great Lakes, stretching over 1,600 miles of shoreline. From sunbathing, building sandcastles, or pretending to be the main character in one of Emily Henry’s rom-coms, Lake Michigan’s beaches have it all,...
by Steffy McCourt | Jul 16, 2024 | Family Adventures, USA |
In the 18th century, the Pennsylvania Dutch harvested a ridiculous amount of apples. Because they would rot quickly if not eaten, the settlers spent entire weekends stirring enormous pots of apple butter over open fires. This became the first apple butter fest!...
by Steffy McCourt | Jul 12, 2024 | Family Adventures, International, USA |
It’s time for a vacation, and we parents know that with kids, sometimes a family vacation can feel more like a busy trip than a relaxing holiday. The remedy? An all-inclusive Hilton Family Resort. Why is a Hilton resort always a good idea? Because they make a...