It seems like a good idea at first: you plan an "away from the park" day at Walt Disney World so you and the family can spend some precious hours to relax and recharge, but, after only a few hours, you begin thinking you need to get out of that resort room and do something - but not hit another WDW park. Things to do at Disney World without park tickets? Here's 20 fun, cool, … [Read more...] about 20 Fun Things to Do at Disney World without Park Tickets
Teenspiration: A Chat with Art Superstar Autumn de Forest
Picasso. Andy Warhol. Dalí. Start rattling off those names and you'll form a list of the most famous modern artists of our times. Add the name Autumn de Forest as well. The 14-year old contemporary art star has been given accolades by The Vatican and Disney- and The Kid had the pleasure of chatting with her on a recent visit to Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, … [Read more...] about Teenspiration: A Chat with Art Superstar Autumn de Forest
Eating My Way Around Northern Indiana: Shipshewana and South Bend
Getting to know a state through its foodie options is my idea of a perfect road trip! The Kid and I recently hit the road 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: Shipshewana and South Bend
8 Fun Benefits of Staying at a Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World is our happy place. There's nothing like driving under those famous arches to let us know we've officially arrived to the parks! Truth? We do enjoy staying both onsite and offsite. While there are advantages of offsite lodging (budget pricing, larger rooms), we can't help but admit there are amazing perks of staying at a Walt Disney World resort. From pixie … [Read more...] about 8 Fun Benefits of Staying at a Disney World Resort
Disney Travel Hacks: 7 Easy Ways to Save Money and Avoid Crowds
Two of the most frequent questions about Walt Disney World that I get asked are, "How can we save money on our trip?" and "How can I avoid high crowds when visiting WDW?" Not knowing the answer to either of these questions could be the make or break between staying on budget and keeping your sanity or staying home and wishing you were there. I'm all about saving money at WDW … [Read more...] about Disney Travel Hacks: 7 Easy Ways to Save Money and Avoid Crowds