I remember when The Kid was little- the first week of summer vacation and she was already asking to get out of the house and get into some fun. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium's Summer Zoo Camp is the perfect remedy for kids hankering for a day camp that's filled with education, animal encounters and learning- and a wildly good time while on summer vacation! Peanut … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of a Pittsburgh Zoo Summer Zoo Camper
A Dad’s Guide to Disney World: 5 Important Tips To Know Before You Go
There's something about letting folks in on my personal Disney vacationing secrets. I'm happy to share my top tips for saving money, finding free things in the parks, and even giving tips about what teens will enjoy. Because of my family's love of Walt Disney World, Mr. Locke is often asked questions about our vacations and he loves giving advice, too. So it hit me: What would … [Read more...] about A Dad’s Guide to Disney World: 5 Important Tips To Know Before You Go
Eating My Way Around Northern Indiana Part 4: Anderson Madison County
Getting to know a state through its foodie options is my idea of a perfect road trip! The Kid and I hit the road in late spring and headed west to check out some popular food offerings in Northern Indiana compliments of Indiana Foodways Alliance. They set up the itinerary, we plugged in the GPS- and traveled over, around, and through some well-known counties and some … [Read more...] about Eating My Way Around Northern Indiana Part 4: Anderson Madison County
Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot: Full Video and Details!
Gah! The day is finally here! Soarin' Around the World at Epcot (the new, updated version of Soarin') debuted and there's been a ton of hype surrounding the premiere. For months, we fans of the Walt Disney World ride at Epcot have waiting with anticipation and, although there have been a few sneak peeks here and there, waiting to check out the full attraction, what they left in … [Read more...] about Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot: Full Video and Details!
Walt Disney World Gator Attack: Why I’ll Still Continue to Visit
This week has been a heart string tugger for sure. I've battled the feelings of excitement of planning a trip to Orlando in October versus the internal terror of what I've constantly been seeing on the news hour after hour, and now day after day. I feel guilty for feeling excited about looking forward to another trip to Walt Disney World and, while in the early planning … [Read more...] about Walt Disney World Gator Attack: Why I’ll Still Continue to Visit