Tantrums, sunburns, jellyfish stings, and endless whining—that’s now how I want to do a beach trip, and I’m betting that’s not how you want yours to go either. Our two-year-old twins have been on quite a few beach trips now, so I’m inclined to call myself a pro! Ha—I wish. I will say that over the […]

I’ve been reflecting back on our family vacation to Turks & Caicos.⁣ It was a HARD trip. The twins are at the age of trying to learn how to communicate, and it often comes out as tantrums or whining. And Lovely & I are trying our hardest to not lose our minds. HA! ​But as […]

Bright and early tomorrow morning, we are headed out on our next big family adventure! This time to an exciting tropical locale. Though this adventure’s packing is quite different from the last (Alaska), our survival tactics for flying with the twins will be the same. To refresh my own memory, and mentally prepare myself for […]

In May, I traveled to Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in Mexico. It is a stunning adults-only, all-inclusive resort with a modern look and tropical vibe– and I think you’re going to love it as much as I did. The vacation I enjoyed with my mom afforded us the chance to visit Secrets Akumal, and I don’t […]

Continuing on from yesterday’s post, we selected Dreams Puerto Aventuras for our mother-daughter getaway, because we were intrigued by the idea of swimming with dolphins. Lucky for us, the resort boasts its only dolphin and manatee program which is offered via Dolphin Discovery, a company that oversees many of the Caribbean’s dolphin interactions. Swimming with dolphins […]

Earlier this year, in the late Spring, my mom & I headed to Mexico for a weekend of relaxation and mother-daughter bonding. Not only was it great to rest, it was great to spend some one-on-one time together, which is few and far between these days. We decided on Dreams Puerto Aventuras, a family-friendly resort […]

With Christmas just around the corner, it is well past time to start thinking about those stocking stuffers and gifts for under the tree! For me, I love giving (and receiving) 😉 travel related gifts.  To make life a little easier for you during the hectic time of the holidays, I’ve put together a gift […]

Packing cubes are all the rage in the travel industry right now, and, I must admit, they’ve changed the way I pack and travel! They keep me more organized, allow me to pack more without overpacking, and help me downsize luggage! I’ve shared packing cubes many times on Facebook & Instagram, and several have asked […]

So you want to have a destination wedding, and you found a great restaurant overlooking the ocean on a beautiful Caribbean island. But, now what? You’ll need to book the venue, gather décor, transport items & decorate, select menus, hire a band or DJ, hire an officiant, and alllll the wedding things. PLUS, find a place […]

Love stories are the beating heart of our world, and today, we have the extraordinary privilege of sharing one that’s as unique as it is beautiful. Join us on a journey to celebrate the union of Ashley and Jimmie. As we delve into the pages of their real destination wedding, prepare to be captivated by […]

It’s my birthday! But I’m not here to get you to give me all the birthday love. No, I’m here to inspire you with an update from my 40 Before 40 List! I’ve marked off several things in the past year. Here’s an update to get you inspired to get out there and chase those […]

The more I travel, the more I learn, the deeper I dig into God’s word, the more my bucket list grows and evolves. Since getting to explore so many incredible places in the past several years, I’ve added even more to my list. Here are the latest additions of places on my bucket list! African […]