25 Must Read Books All About Spring
Spring is here! The earth is beginning to come alive again after a long winter full of rest. Wildlife is awakening from hibernation and birds are returning home after spending winter down south. We can’t seem to get enough of…
Over 30 Incredible Ocean Themed Books, Games and Resources
Before any trip we plan, we always try to find books, educational toys, and games that pertain to the places we are visiting. One of our most favorite places to learn about and visit is the ocean. Whether it is a…
The Best Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tour – Bradenton Beach Marina
If you are looking for the best Anna Maria Island dolphin tour, look no further than the Bradenton Beach Marina. Their dolphin eco tour allowed us the opportunity to get up close to dolphins while still enjoying them in their…
Make the Most Of Kayaking Anna Maria Island With Happy Paddler Kayak Tours
During my search for kayaking on Anna Maria Island, I came across Happy Paddler Kayak Tours. I was looking for something that was family-friendly and their Coastal Island tour sounded like the perfect outdoor adventure! What better way to soak…
Best Organic Shave Ice Hawaii Island Has to Offer
When visiting Hawaii, your vacation won’t be complete without trying a local favorite, Shave Ice. This refreshing dessert is made from bits of ice shavings drizzled with fruit syrup. It is just as magnificent as it sounds! We’re sharing our…
Top 30 Black History Month Picture and Chapter Books
February 1st marks the start of Black History Month. While we incorporate African-American history throughout the year in our own homes, this month gives us a chance to dig deeper into some remarkable lives and stories. We’ve put together a…
Sand & Sea Vacation Rental: Anna Maria Island, Florida
We had an upcoming vacation planned to Anna Maria Island and we were hoping to find a vacation rental that had everything we needed. With a family of five, some of the requirements had to be: a single family home…
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium ~ Sarasota, Florida
Our first visit to the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium was about 10 years ago and my oldest was about a year old. I am a firm believer that that visit to the Mote Aquarium is what sparked her life long…
Giving Back on Vacation: Hawai’i Wildlife Center, Big Island
When most people think of Hawaii, one of the first things that come to mind are the unique wildlife that call it home. We do for sure! Animals are a big deal in our family… our daughter actually wants to…
Introducing Nic’s Organic Fast Food
Photo credit: Nic’s Organic Fast Food (used with permission) *** Please note, we are sad to report that as of 05/16/19 we were made aware that Nic’s Organic Fast Food is closing its locations in the Chicago Loop, Rolling Meadows…