After taking my oldest son to Disney at 2.5 while 6 months preggo with our youngest, we knew we’d eventually want to return as a family of 4 someday. Once the stars aligned and the timing seemed right, we were ready to begin planning our first trip! Only this time, we were on our own. Our extended family has always been pretty big fans of Disney, so we’ve always tagged along for the ride while bypassing most of the planning process in previous trips. This time was different, we were starting from scratch now paying, planning & preparing for it ourselves. Gulp.
Knowing we had a limited budget for this trip, I began scouring the internet for deals, tips &...
If you're looking for a fun day trip to enjoy the beautiful Louisiana weather, head to the Global Wildlife Center! We recently made the 90 minute trek from Baton Rouge to Folsom, and it did not disappoint. According the their website, the Global Wildlife Center seeks "to be a center of excellence in education; to create a perfect place in which threatened and endangered wildlife, from around the world, live and flourish in a free-roaming natural environment" and is the "largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve of its kind in the country." I would love to go on an African safari someday, but this might be as close as I get for awhile.
When you pull into the gravel drive, you are instantly...
When you move over 500 miles from your friends and family, you’re forced learn a few things about road trips. I don’t know anyone who gets excited about traveling with babies and kids, but these tips will make it a little less dreadful.
Safety First
Make sure that your vehicle is up to date on required maintenance, has proper fluid levels, and air pressure in the tires.
Double-check the installation of all car seats and boosters. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 75% of car seats are installed incorrectly! If you have any question about whether you have a proper installation, visit a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. There are a few in the Baton Rouge...
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