Planning a Road Trip

All the beautiful printables and checklists for planning an epic road trip!

55 Vacation Inspiration Ideas

This is a list intended to give you some ideas you could personalize and flesh out for your family.  Just scroll through the list and see if anything stands out to you, do some research in your local area to find some new destinations. Once you have found something interesting take a look at your…

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Family Road Trip

ROAD TRIP! If you find yourself with some vacation days a road trip is a great, affordable vacation idea. If, like us, you have a lot of young kids, road trips are the ideal vacation. Traveling with your own car can be the most comfortable and convenient way to travel with kids because it is…

Family Photo Album

11 Unique Ways to Document Your Trip

Some links below are affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you choose to buy something using one of the links, there is no extra cost to you.  Pictures are a given, right?  Once you have spent the time, energy and money to plan a great trip, you will want to remember it! I…

Where to Put Car Seats in a 12 or 15 Passenger Van

I have read a lot of places that the center of the second row is the safest place for a car seat, but in my 2018 Chevrolet Express there is a big gap between the front seats and it just doesn’t seem as safe as it would be in a minivan. I started looking at…

6 Reasons You Do NOT Need A Camper for Your Family Vacation

  You can have an excellent family vacation in a minivan or full sized van without spending the extra money and sacrificing fuel economy. We really love our Chevy Express. The lure of those gorgeous houses on wheels! I hear the siren song often. I am going to tell you 5 reasons you should not buy…

How to Spend More Time with Together as a Family When You Cannot Work From Home

You can make the time together count by establishing traditions, simplifying meal time, and reading together. If you need more time together you can ask for a more flexible schedule, find a new job, or become self employed.  This year has been difficult for connection. This is even harder for families with a single parent,…

Is the Chevy Express a Good Van for a Family?

The Chevy Express is a great budget van that can be very comfortable for a large family. The van has great options for storage, seating, comfort and safety with a lower price tag than its higher priced competitors.  Why Choose a Chevy Express for a family? Making the jump to a full size van can be…

DIY First Aid Kit for Family Car

Getting caught without what you need never feels good, its worse when you are the mom and your sweet baby needs a band aid.  Band Aids cure many owies in my house, and my van.  After our family’s first camping trip it became painfully obvious that we needed a first aid kit in the car…