Dumb Mom’s Guide to Disney: How to Have Fun at Disneyland on a Budget
Last summer we took the Dudes to Disneyland. That’s right, LAND. Not WORLD. As native Californians who grew up in the Land of Disney, we decided to introduce the Dudes to the happiest place on earth:...
View ArticleDumb Mom’s Guide. Best Tips for Safe Family Travel.
Planning to travel this summer, announce your itinerary online, and then leave your house unmanned for the boogie man and his homies to break into? You should maybe rethink that strategy. Personally, I...
View Article5 Stay Sane Tips for Road Trips with Kids.
We. Are. Home. And, no one even burglarized us while we were gone! And I was really hoping someone would break in and steal my cruddy old-homicide couch. But, it’s still here, dang it. And, after...
View ArticleDumb Mom’s Guide to Miami, Florida with Kids.
If you follow me on Instagram (@dumbmom if you want to be down), you probably already know that I spent last week living la vida loca in Miami. Beautiful city. Tons of stuff to do. But, not nearly as...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. Swimming with Dolphins.
One of the most exciting parts of my recent trip to Miami was my whole swimming with dolphins thing. Because, really, how often does a mom of 3 in the Western Maryland suburbs have time to see some...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. So This? Is Glamping.
If there’s one thing I expect you guys to know about me it’s that I love me some cupcakes don’t camp. At least not by choice. It’s too hot. Or, it’s too cold. And there are snakes. And bugs. And...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. Everything You Need to Know About NASCAR.
I have been traveling since mid September. I can’t even begin to tell you how filthy my house is right now happy I am to be home. I’m excited to get back on a regular schedule, wean The Dudes off of...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. Trekaroo Travel Rewards Let’s You Win Amazon Gift Cards!
Growing up, my family had the opportunity to do quite a bit of traveling. Even though we didn’t have a lot of money, my parents thought it was important that my bother, I mean brother, and I got to...
View ArticleFitness Friday. Zip Lining. Like a Boss.
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve talked hardest-life-change-ever fitness with you guys. Traveling, end of school festivities, work, and all manner of things have gotten in the way of it. But,...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. Toronto with Kids.
I got to experience Toronto with kids (okay, KID, since I only took the one) this month. I learned a lot. 11 Things You May or May Not Know About Toronto, International Travel, Canadians, and My 5 Year...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. Insta Disney Photos.
We are on our way back from the happiest place on Earth. Or we are back probably. Or, something. My mind is blown from trying to cram as much magic as humanely possible into the past five days of...
View ArticleTraveling with Kids. Dude Approved Products.
Traveling with kids is rarely easy. Our most recent adventure had us out of our house at 3am, on two planes, a shuttle bus, and a golf cart before we reached our final destination. This is 3am Face…...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. Austin Texas Wedding.
Weddings are this weird thing. They’re super fun and really stressful all at the same time. Everyone there is crying, while also being crazy happy. The guests arrive dressed in their best clothing,...
View ArticleIt’s National Vacation Rental Month: Where Are You Going? #sponsored
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Wyndham Vacation Rentals. I asked The Dudes the other day which of our major family vacations so far has been their favorite. Dude 2:...
View ArticleBusch Gardens, Williamsburg: I Cried a Little, Whatever.
I do NOT do roller coasters. That surge of adrenaline that comes from moving faster than your human body should be capable of, and feeling like you could possibly die at any point has never really done...
View ArticleDumb Mom’s Guide to Miami, Florida with Kids.
If you follow me on Instagram (@dumbmom if you want to be down), you probably already know that I spent last week living la vida loca in Miami. Beautiful city. Tons of stuff to do. But, not nearly as...
View ArticleDumb Mom’s Guide to Miami, Florida with Kids.
If you follow me on Instagram (@dumbmom if you want to be down), you probably already know that I spent last week living la vida loca in Miami. Beautiful city. Tons of stuff to do. But, not nearly as...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. Swimming with Dolphins.
One of the most exciting parts of my recent trip to Miami was my whole swimming with dolphins thing. Because, really, how often does a mom of 3 in the Western Maryland suburbs have time to see some...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. So This? Is Glamping.
If there’s one thing I expect you guys to know about me it’s that I love me some cupcakes don’t camp. At least not by choice. It’s too hot. Or, it’s too cold. And there are snakes. And bugs. And...
View ArticleWordful Wednesday. Everything You Need to Know About NASCAR.
I have been traveling since mid September. I can’t even begin to tell you how filthy my house is right now happy I am to be home. I’m excited to get back on a regular schedule, wean The Dudes off of...
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