Two years ago, we set off in the van to camp at the Morro Bay State Park and celebrate Steven's birthday. It was the first overnight trip with our new platform bed, which Steven had spent a couple of weekends building. We were beyond excited, and that trip sparked something in the four of us that we couldn't explain. It felt right. It felt like home. Whether or not that trip was the catalyst for Our Great Big Adventure, we knew we wanted to do more traveling. More overnights in the van. More traveling! Two years later, here we are -- back in the same place where it all started.
Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage in Sedona, AZ!
Ever since a dear friend of ours told me about the mystical, magical place called Sedona, I've been compelled to visit this beautiful red sandstone canyon. So when Steven and I were batting around ideas for our 10-year anniversary celebration, I casually threw out the idea of a van life road trip to Sedona, just the two of us.
20+ Family-Friendly Things to Do in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz area has SO much to offer beyond the Boardwalk, especially for young, adventure-loving families. So much so, that this upcoming list of our favorite experiences is far from brief. Whether you’re here for the weekend, or two months like our stay, there are plenty of things to choose from for your vacation!
10 Tips for Visiting Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park. This expansive, preserved land has been on our radar for over years now. When Harvey was born, I found the coolest print of America's national parks for his room. And as the boys grew older, we'd often point to a park and talk about what made it special. For Levi, something sparked -- and ever since then, he's been talking about visiting Yellowstone. So when we had a gap in our slow travel plans, Steven and I thought to ourselves, let's do this!
6 Inexpensive Things to Do in Southern California for Families
Spring break is the perfect opportunity for some family bonding, and it’s a great excuse to hit the road and discover new adventures. Here are our top six kid-friendly activities in SoCal that won’t break the bank!
2018: A Year in Review
Do you ever look back on the previous year and think, what the heck did we do? It seems like for all of the wishing and planning, we never get to the trips on the list. That is, until I ask Steven to send me a list of all of the adventures we have been on this past year… and then I realize that we actually did more than I remembered! I’m not exactly sure why we forget how much traveling we were able to do, but I think it’s because we’re so often caught up in “every day” life – work, parenting, family obligations, etc. – that we overlook…
