Category: Florida

  • Seashells- A Poem to Ponder

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…