Note: Two of the three trips to West Texas that informed this article were during August/September 2020. West Texas is an area that is very susceptible to hospital overwhelm. It’s incredibly important to check COVID-19 case numbers and recommended travel guidelines if considering coming to the area. If unsure, we recommend you wait to see […]
Category: FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES
A Weekend Trip from Dallas at Greer Farm
Last summer I was parenting without any day schools, camps or general child care lined up. To fill our days, I became one with the farm visit. To me, visiting a local-ish farm is the perfect day trip from Dallas – the drive clears my head, the exploring tires my child and the finds pre-determine […]
Renting on Outdoorsy: Our RV Rental Review
I was speaking to someone with psychic abilities at the end of last year, and she told me I would not go on a vacation in 2020 but could see some weekend getaways. I was surprised, because all we had planned was the opposite – a one week road trip through California. Who knew 2020 […]
The Best Dates in Dallas Under $100 and your Date Night Spotify Playlist!
We’re reformed adventure daters. Living in an urban environment, the opportunities for mind-blowing experiences abound. It feels like one of our favorite music artists is always in town or there’s a guest lecture at one of our top local universities. Thanks to this, our date night calendar stayed packed to the brim for years. So […]
Where to Stop When Driving from Texas to Colorado
Where to stop, stay and explore on the family drive from Texas to Colorado, featuring routes from Dallas to Telluride and Vail, with pit stops in Amarillo, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. The best summer road trip for families!
The Best Audiobooks and Podcasts for Curious Kids and Parents
The best audiobooks and podcasts for adults and kids interested in self-improvement, open hearted living and vulnerability. Featuring Brene Brown, Tara Westover, classical children’s literature and more!
A Dallas Mom Getaway at First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas
My friend Ruthie and I met when we had the same first day of work nine years ago at The American Red Cross, her in development and me in communications. We started in September and for Halloween just a month later, I asked her if she wanted to dress up as Laverne and Shirley. I […]
Enjoying Disney World in January with a Five-Year-Old Girl
Oh boy, has an innocent family trip to Disney World become a topic of debate or what? Camps are divided over whether a Disney trip is the family vacation of choice, to the point of it now almost existing as a subculture. Those outside this subculture often not-so-gently remind parents that for the costs and […]