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Safety Tips for Road Trips with Children

By on April 20, 2021
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My family loves to travel. When I was young, my mom and dad were always tossing a bag into the car and taking me on quick weekend adventures. I’m sure that’s where my love for traveling started! Now that I’m a mom and I’m in charge of all the travel planning, I’ve realized how hard it is to travel with children. Gone are the days of relaxing vacations with just my husband. Traveling with children is really just “parenting in a different location.” But even through all of the challenges, it’s worth it to me. I love experiencing things through my children’s eyes and making memories with my family. When we travel, I’m always a little anxious and worried about safety. We typically drive to our destination, and I’ve gathered a few safety tips for road trips with children that I wanted to share.

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Perfect Getaway in North Georgia – Antlers Ridge Lodge

By on June 19, 2020

A few weekends ago we were invited to stay at the most beautiful rental home  – Antlers Ridge Lodge! It was so wonderful to get away for a little bit and relax. Antlers Ridge Lodge is full of everything we needed for a few days away – like two fully stocked coffee bars, tons of board games and puzzles, huge 4k smart TVs, and beds that felt like sleeping on clouds! It really is the perfect getaway in North Georgia!

And the views! Who wouldn’t want to enjoy their morning coffee and cinnamon rolls while looking at this gorgeous view?!

 

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Beach Recap and Traveling During the Pandemic

By on May 20, 2020

We just got back from a much-needed escape to the beach!

We had such a great time soaking up the sun and making memories. I was anxious about traveling during the pandemic and prepared A LOT before we left to make sure we could minimize any exposure to germs. I thought I would share the steps I took and the different things I brought along and did to keep us safe. (Disclaimer – I’m not a doctor or a CDC scientist, and I don’t work for the WHO. I’m just a mom!)

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Where to Eat Play and Stay at Myrtle Beach

By on March 6, 2020
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We received complimentary accommodations in Myrtle Beach from Condo-World in exchange for an honest review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own! 

Where to Eat Play and Stay at Myrtle Beach

Last weekend we took a quick trip to Myrtle Beach. The weather in Atlanta was rainy and dreary, and I was so happy to be escaping to the sunny beach for a few days! We’ve never taken the kids to Myrtle Beach, so I had no idea where to begin to look for somewhere to stay. Luckily, Condo-World stepped in and helped us to find a great place!

Where to Eat Play and Stay at Myrtle Beach | family beach vacation | Myrtle Beach with kids | beach trip with children | myrtle beach for families | beach condos | condo at Myrtle Beach

Where to Stay:

Condo-World offers the area’s largest selection of oceanfront Myrtle Beach condo rentals. (Because I always say that if you’re going to the beach, you might as well stay ON the beach!) Condo-World has condos for all budgets and tastes and you can book online or over the phone with ease. (They also have vacation rentals in Gatlinburg, Panama City Beach, Destin, South Walton, Pigeon Forge, Orlando, and Hilton Head!) We stayed at the Bay View Resort, which was close to all of the local attractions and restaurants.

Bay View Resort has beautiful oceanfront suites and 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom condos. I mean – just look at this view!!! You can’t beat that!

Where to Eat Play and Stay at Myrtle Beach | family beach vacation | Myrtle Beach with kids | beach trip with children | myrtle beach for families | beach condos | condo at Myrtle Beach

 

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