Hey Friends, Every summer I tell myself I am going to be organized. I picture labeled beach bags, healthy snacks packed ahead of time, and everyone calmly applying sunscreen before leaving the house. What actually happens is somebody loses a shoe, somebody else spills yogurt in the car, and I forget the towels approximately 65% of the time. Buuuut it's all still worth it, even with the chaos. Summer with kids does not have to be fancy to be memorable. Some of our favorite days are the random...
13 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Friends, One of my favorite family traditions every single summer is making a giant summer bingo board. Every season, we sit down together, come up with a bunch of fun things we want to do, and hang the bingo board right on the fridge. Then all summer long we slowly mark things off as we do them. I love it because it gives us ideas. On those random afternoons where everyone is bored and it feels too easy to default to screens, we can glance at the bingo board and immediately find...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Friends! My kids only have one more week of school before they are out for the summer. This is the perfect time to start planning for those fun summer trips. Our family is traveling to locations in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado! If you need ideas for Midwest summer trips, I've got you covered. I hope that it will give you some inspiration for your next epic adventure! Go book something amazing! My Top Midwest Summer Trips Voyageurs National Park,...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
I can't believe it is MAY! May is one of the busiest months of the year, but also one of the best months to get outside and explore! We are traveling 3 of 5 weekends in May so I will have a lot of new travel destinations coming up, but I shared some of my current favorites below, as well as some great places to camp and ideas for Mother's Day gifts! Happy exploring! Secure Your Spot as Mom's Favorite Child Ok, just kidding! But getting your mom a gift she loves is a great way to tell her...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Where to Eat Gluten Free in Branson, KC and Bentonville Being gluten free stinks. There, I said it. I have been gluten free for 9 years and finding places to eat when I travel is still a struggle. I'm hoping this list helps you or the gluten free friends you're forwarding this to find some delicious spots. (Just a reminder, be sure to confirm everything with your server because menu items or restaurants can change.) Branson Local Flavor This is one of my favorite spots in Branson for GF. They...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Midwest and KC trails you need to hike this spring Hi friends, If you've been following along on social media, you know I have been soaking in spring with road trips, girls' trips, unique stays, and of course, some local exploration! If you’re looking for easy, fun hikes to do with your family, here are some of our favorite spots around Kansas City plus a few Midwest adventures worth planning for. Kansas City Area Spring Hikes Parkville Nature Sanctuary Parkville Nature Sanctuary has a lot of...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Explore More of Kansas and Missouri! Hello and Happy Spring! We just got home from Spring Break and are getting back into the swing of things before I head out to travel again. This week, I want to talk to you about my Kansas and Missouri maps. I asked 5,000 people what their biggest problems were that held them back from exploring more. One of the biggest issues was overwhelm and indecision. They said they wanted to find more cool places in their home state or fun stops on road trips, but...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Stress-Free Camping with Kids ⛺ I love camping… but I also love sleeping… and sometimes those two things are not aligned 😅 Over the years, I’ve figured out how to make camping actually fun (even with kids), and not just a “why did we do this again?” situation. I have found that the number one thing people complain about is sleep, so we go all out with a great air mattress for the adults (the kids sleep on the pads linked below and love those), we bring our favorite pillows, get comfy...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Spring Round Up at Faulkner's Ranch Faulkner's Ranch Spring Round Up is our favorite spring event! With over 25 activities, we usually spend the whole day. Use EOF10 for 10% off tickets! Get tickets HERE. Thank you! Thank you so much for being here and supporting me! It means so much to me that you’re here. I hope that I can provide value for you and your family, so you’re inspired to get out and explore more! Happy adventuring! -Amy 8450 NW Prairieview Road, #1397, Kansas City, MO...
3 months ago • 1 min read