Seashells- A Poem to Ponder

We’ve traveled the globe far and wide, but nothing seems to bring as much joy to my heart as a meditative beach walk, seeking truth and time with God among the sands of the sea. After being inspired by our weekend in Captiva Island, Florida, I wanted to share with you this poem about […]
Packing For A Disney World Vacation
Traveling is one of my favorite hobbies. I love the excitement of new people, places and things. I love to travel. But one thing I do NOT like to do is pack my suitcase. How about you? I found that using a packing list helps me to remember everything I need for the trip and […]
5 Reasons to Visit LEGOLAND Florida Resort

It’s no secret we are huge Lego fans in our home. There’s nothing much better than bringing those bricks to life with a visit to LEGOLAND Florida Resort. As a family, we’ve been building with LEGO bricks for over ten years. I’ve coached FIRST Lego League Robotics the last four years. As homeschoolers, we use […]
Vote For Florida Gulf Coast Travel

Something I’ve learned since moving to Michigan is that Michiganders have this love affair with Florida. I have to admit that I didn’t really understand it. I mean, I get it, it’s C-O-L-D here, and Florida is not. But why not Texas or South Carolina? Why not Hawaii? Maybe Michiganders just really love Disney World. […]
4 Reasons to Vote for Historic Travel

I love history. But perhaps more than history, I love historic places. I love walking down cobbled streets, discovering local restaurants in centuries-old buildings and snapping insta-perfect shots in front of quaint cottages. The pace of vacation invariably slows down as we stop to read historical markers, explore sites and museums and imagine ourselves living […]
Vote for Travel in Your Own Backyard

When we first moved to Florida two years ago, one of the things I looked forward to most was exploring the area around our new home. When we lived in Atlanta, we did the same: hikes in North Georgia, game days in Athens to see the Bulldogs play, dinners at amazing restaurants in the little […]