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The Most Inspiring Family Travel Blogs to Follow in 2017
Today I want to encourage everyone to head over to MeldrumsontheMove to read their post which includes 27 new travel blogs to follow! Everyone on the list is taking their kids to amazing places but doing it a bit differently! Many of the bloggers are digital nomads who stay on the road full time, some…
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W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir (Wilkesboro, NC)
Taking a road trip with a 2 and 3-year-old means there will be stops. We like to be as intentional as possible about stops that allow the kids to get some energy out but also don’t take forever. The ideal stop is close to the highway, has clean restrooms, and a play structure. If it’s…
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Tubing in Boone, NC with Wahoo Adventures
Last week was the first time in 10 years I had gone tubing! We were coming from Green Cove in Virginia but opted to go tubing in Boone so a high school friend could join us. We went to Wahoo Adventures which is actually in Todd and had a great time. Pro tip: Don’t plan on having…
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How & Why to Make a Vacation Home Meal Plan
The number one perk from renting a house or an apartment (vs. most hotels) while vacationing is that it will come with a kitchen. Having a meal plan and preparing your own meals can save big bucks when you travel! For us, our family’s vacation home is in the mountains and eating out isn’t even…
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Southwest Virginia Update
We are currently on vacation in the mountains of Southwest Virginia! Wi-fi at our house is terrible so I am not able to post pictures as I go, but I’m currently sitting in the Abingdon library and thought I’d share a couple quick updates. Enjoy! If you’re interested in our previous trips to the…
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How to Prepare your Kids for a Red-Eye Flight
We just finished our first red-eye flight as a family of 4. I was worried about it and there were definitely some hitches, but the kids did great! Fantastic really! Here’s why we took the red-eye and what we did to prepare them. Why Take the Red-Eye? To maximize time at the destination. In our…
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Blogger Recognition Award
Blogger Recognition Award I’m excited to say that Magnets from Everywhere has been nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award! A big thank you to Maria from Dapper House Designs for the nomination! Hop on over to her site for a great blog on home decor, DIY, and organization. The Blogger Recognition Award is basically a…
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Flying Tips: Baby and Toddler
We have definitely done our share of flying with babies and toddlers. In fact, we have a trip coming up this week! We no longer have a baby to fly with, but our niece and nephew have an upcoming trip to Hawaii and asked for our tips. Choosing the Schedule When possible, fly direct. It…
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San Gregorio State Beach (near Half Moon Bay, CA)
San Gregorio State Beach happens to be the closest beach coming over the mountains on Highway 84. I am not-so-secretly planning to visit every beach from Santa Cruz to San Francisco, but this week I just wanted the closest bit of sand and ocean possible. Once we turned onto Highway 1 the turn into the San…
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Roaring Camp Railroad (near Santa Cruz, CA)
We live less than 2 blocks away from the CalTrain station and the kids love to watch it go by. I’ve been promising them a train trip since we first moved to California, but I was having a hard time finding a route that is both desirable and affordable. A friend suggested we check out…
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