Tasting Napa Valley with Platypus Wine Tours
Our last day in Napa was the one we’d all been waiting for. Finally, an entire kid-free day all to ourselves, off gallivanting through wine country with Platypus Wine Tours! The day read more
Tips for Visiting Napa & Sonoma with Kids
When we told people we were taking 4 kids to wine country, we got laughed in the face. "Ha, good luck!" were the exact words, I believe. Challenge accepted. Let me tell you, I had my read more
15 Fun Wine Facts We Learned in Napa Valley
Ah, Napa. The name itself is synonymous with wine. We made the pilgrimage to Napa Valley wine country to celebrate my sister Jill's 30th birthday. And over our 3 days there, we hardly read more
Frolicking in the Fontenelle Forest
A true gem in Omaha's backyard, the Fontenelle Forest was the perfect field trip for Evelyn and I. We'd spent the past 2 weeks at home alone while Matt was away working in California and read more
The Best of San Francisco in 48 Hours
Let me start off by saying that I don't recommend only 48 hours to see all of San Francisco. The city is too great and there's just so much to explore! And while San Francisco may seem read more
Vineyard Glamping at Slattery Vintage Estates
Last weekend, we left Evelyn at home with friends and went on an adults-only Omaha staycation. We were pretty excited to check out a well-known spot around here for a unique experience. read more
How to Order Dim Sum in Chinatown San Francisco
Last weekend, Matt, Evelyn and I spent a whirlwind 48 hours in San Francisco. We put on quite a few miles on a quest to hit every famous spot in the city before the weekend was over. One of read more
Foodie Parent’s Guide: Where to Eat in Chicago with Kids
So much food, so little time: that was the theme of our latest Chicago trip. Evelyn, with her voracious appetite for all kinds of adult foods, was a lot of fun to dine with this time around read more
In Photos: Chicago Architecture River Cruise
It was our first day in Chicago and we were burning up as the temperature pushed 100 degrees, but there was no turning back now. We walked the Chicago Riverwalk towards Michigan Avenue, in read more
Walking Food Tour of Bucktown & Wicker Park
After we booked our Airbnb in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, I worried I'd made a terrible mistake. The area was quite far away from any major tourist spots and definitely not walkable read more
A First Timer’s Trip to Chicago
We finally made it! After years of flying through Chicago on our way to the east coast, we finally decided to make it our final destination and stay awhile. And I have to say, I'm pretty read more
15 Awesome Things to Do in Omaha this Summer
It's almost here...SUMMER! Last week we had (what I hope was) our last cold snap of the season, and today the temperature is set to hit a sunny 84 degrees! When I tell people I live in read more
A Family Weekend in Monterey & Carmel
When we were living in southern California, we missed plenty of family holidays. In fact, this was the driving reason behind why we made the move back to Omaha. There were two exceptions, read more
A Beach Day in Carmel-by-the-Sea
20 minutes south of Monterey lies the beautiful city of Carmel-by-the-Sea, of more often simply called, 'Carmel'. It's an enchanting little town filled with winding roads, picturesque fairy read more
Discovering the Sea at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Over the Easter weekend, we were lucky enough to spend the holiday with Matt’s parents in another beautiful locale: the Monterey Peninsula! The area is home to the towns of Monterey, read more
Foodie Parent’s Guide: Dining in New York City with a Baby
Let’s be honest, nobody really wants to take a baby out to dinner. Nobody wants to worry about an unexpected meltdown mid-lunch. But the reality is, traveling with kids means you'll be read more
Exploring New York City: West Village to Wall Street
It was our last day in the city, and with a flight that didn't leave until late afternoon, we weren't about to let our last 6 hours in New York go to waste. With our Airbnb host graciously read more
Exploring New York City: Midtown to Central Park
When it comes to getting around New York City, there's no lack of transportation options. The city's subway system is fairly efficient and can get you just about anywhere you need to go read more
