Key West with a Kid: What We Loved, What We’d Skip, and What I’d Do Differently Next Time
If you’ve been following along, you know we had to pivot our spring break plans this year. What started as one trip turned into Key West, Florida, and honestly, it ended up being one of those trips you don’t forget. Not perfect. Not cheap. But full of memories. And isn’t that kind of the goal? key west with a kid Day 1: Late Arrival and a Slow Start We got in late Friday and kept it simple. Dinner at our resort, Margaritaville Beach House Key West, and I will say this, the food was surprisingly good. After a travel day, that is all you really need. We spent a little…
Summer Fun and Hearing Aids: Protect Your Ears This Season
Summer. It’s a time of sun, sea, sand, and…hearing loss? Whether you’re heading away on vacation or are sticking close to home, it’s unfortunately not unusual for hearing health to take a hit during spring and summer. To some extent, this is because heat and humidity can increase the risks of everything from ear infections to excessive earwax production. But it isn’t just the summer weather itself that we need to be wary of. Keep on reading to find out about the summer hearing risks you possibly didn’t know, and the best steps you can take to tackle them. Image Source: CC0 License # 1 – Turning up the…
Family Beach Day! How to make the most of your day!
Whether you’re heading to the ocean or a local lake, a day at the beach can be a fun and memorable experience for all. However, it can also be overwhelming and exhausting if you’re not properly prepared. Here are some tips on how to make the most of a day at the beach with the family: Pack plenty of sunscreen Sunburns can ruin a day at the beach, so it’s important to pack plenty of sunscreen and apply it frequently throughout the day. Choose a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and be sure to apply it to all exposed skin. It’s also a good idea to…
Survive Your First Family Vacation
Are you getting ready to plan your first family vacation? We just went to Disney for ours and wow! There is a ton of planning of course and you have different personalities to work with, but it can be done and enjoyable! So where do you start? Destination first! Like I said we went to Disney and by going through Undercover Tourist I was able to save money! I have have never used an offsite company to purchase tickets but so happy I researched and went with UCT. I saved around $130 and the purchase process was super easy! That is for another post though as this one is to…
Naples Florida, The Perfect Couples Getaway
We recently visited Naples for a very short weekend for my birthday. While it was not what I was expecting, I did enjoy the area and the food!After a super short flight from ATL we reached our destination RSW airport. As far as airports go this is one of my favorites! It is easy to get in and out of and the car rentals are on site. It took us about 35 minutes to get to our resort and from there the relaxation was on! We stayed at the Bellasera Resort. The lobby is beautiful and the pools are nice, but I am not sure I would consider this a…
Hilton Head Island! Our Go To Beach!
Hilton Head Island is quickly becoming our go to beach. The drive is under five hours from the Atlanta area and our four year old does well. Of course we still get “Are we there yet?” but that is any trip over thirty minutes. The beaches are amazing, the food spectacular and the island offers several shopping and other activities to keep you busy. This is our second time going to HHI and we stayed in the Coligny Area. “The Mama Life is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.” We rented a one bedroom condo through VRBO this trip…
Cabo San Lucas Why Go & What To Do!
Cabo is hands down on my Top 5 destinations! From all inclusive resorts that offer the very best in relaxation to cruising on the Sea of Cortez while sipping tequila, Cabo is a tough one to beat! Where to stay! Pueblo Bonito Pacifica is absolutely amazing! It is an adults only all inclusive resort and so incredibly romantic. The rooms and view of the ocean is amazing! The food and drinks are phenomenal! If you are traveling with kids their sister property Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is a perfect option. Pueblo Bonito Pacifica is a Golf & Spa Resort and is considered to be the world’s most romantic resort!…
The Summer My Gen Alpha Got To Experience Summer As A Gen X’er!
I was truly nervous this year as the pandemic virtually shut down any summer vacation plans for our family. My little one is three and we had “big plans” that included a trip overseas. That all came to a screeching halt in March however due to COVID and lock-downs. I literally panicked as what in the world is going to keep my little one busy all summer with no friends, no travel, nothing! I had to take a deep breath and think back to my childhood. There were no big trips and elaborate vacations. My summers were full of riding our bikes until the street lights came on. Playing in…
Summer Series: Must Do In My State, Georgia!
Hey y’all, Tanya with The Mama Life! Welcome to Georgia! Georgia is our home now and I absolutely love it here. We moved here from North Carolina, which is home, a few years back. We then moved to Colorado for four years and after having our little one decided Georgia was where we wanted to raise him. There is so much to do regardless of the weather and time of year. We are centrally located to the mountains and the beach and conveniently have the worlds largest airport too! It is a perfect vacation destination as there is something for everyone. So let’s get to the fun stuff! Georgia,…
Summer Series: Must Do’s In My State, South Carolina!
By Amanda Warfield of Live Organized, Live Simple Hey y’all! I’m Amanda and I’m so excited to be here to tell you about my beautiful home state! My husband and I are actually living in Washington right now, and are planning a move back—we just can’t stay away! So, without further ado… There’s Something for Everyone This right here is one of the best parts of South Carolina for me. Whether you’re a beach person, a mountain person, a city person, or a small-town person, we’ve got you covered! The Best Beaches There’s a reason that Charleston is one of the top destination wedding locations. The beaches here are…
