Your New Year goals include more travel, right? Then it’s time to get a jump on your spring family road trip planning with these 10 spring road trip ideas. March and April might seem far off, however, the ideal spring road trip planning time is January – right now. I’ve tried to stay away from…
What Not to Do When You Get an Out of State Traffic Ticket
It’s OK to just ignore that ticket you got on your road trip this summer, right? Wrong. Each of the 50 states that make up our nation is unique in its culture and attractions. Driving in each state can also be an experience in and of itself (and not always a positive one). Travel by…
A Complete Guide to Road Tripping With Pets
Why travel alone when you can bring your fur babies along? Road trips are always fun, but they are even better when you can bring your pet with you! As someone who’s driven over 3,000 miles with two dogs, I’d like to think I’m somewhat experienced in this topic. With so many places becoming more…
Turn Your Family Road Trip Into a Learning Adventure
These are lessons your kids might actually love. Here’s another thing to love about homeschooling: the freedom to travel when you want. Growing up, road trips with the family are honestly the fondest memories that I look back on. And I’m just as excited to be able to create family road trip memories with my sons….
9 Old School Road Trip Games You Have to Play With Your Kids
Family road trips are not just about getting to a destination. They are also about the journey. I’m all for iPads and DVD players and other technology but there is something to be said for turning all that off and actually coming together to pass the time. This is when memories are made. Even with…
The Perfect Road Trip Snacks For Toddlers
We all know that toddlers can be the most complicated little human beings on earth. I know I have one! As parents, we always run into the problem of feeding our kids they can either be too picky, or they do not want to eat period. With this problem knowing what road trip snacks to…
Crafts For Kids (and Adults) You Can Do In The Car
“Look what I made!” instead of “Are we there yet???“ Did you know that March is National Craft month? If you’re planning a family road trip and need some things to keep the kids (or yourself) busy while you’re on the road, why not plan a few crafts for kids? Usually, we opt for games,…
Home for the Holidays: A Road Trip Survival Guide
I cannot believe the holidays are already here! Let the chaos begin. Not only does this mean shopping for gifts in crowded stores and getting stuck in traffic, but also long-distance traveling and family time. Can you survive all of that? Sure you can because I’m going to give you all of the tips and…
8 Killer Tips to Pack a Car for the Best Holiday Road Trip
Yes, you can have it all and you can take it with you. No need to fear your precious Christmas vacation will become another chapter in the annals of the Griswolds. Instead, be the envy of everyone on the road, organized able to see out the window. Now, there are different kinds of packers. Pre-night…
A Trip to Witch City in the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
‘Tis the season to get spooky. For some that may mean decorating, haunted houses, pumpkin picking. Or maybe a trip to the “Witch City” also known as Salem, Massachusetts. It’s only a few hours away from the tri-state area which makes a fun, easy road trip. And the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD was perfect for providing…