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16 Tips for Road Trips with Toddlers

July 15, 2022 By Jamie Dorobek 16 Comments

16 Tips for Road Trips with Toddlers

We love to travel! I've been to 41 countries in my 33 years of life and have taken bazillions of road trips. Heck, Maxwell took 10 plane rides before he was 5 months old! (Here are my tips for traveling with a baby via airplane.) Our longest car ride to date with two toddlers was … [Read more...]

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21 Free Things to do in Austin TX

January 16, 2022 By Jamie Dorobek 10 Comments

21 Free Things to do in Austin TX

I've lived in Austin, TX on and off since for 16 years! I love this city. Here's a list of 21 fun, free things to do in Austin, Texas including best hiking trails, favorite outdoor museums, best playgrounds and where to see peacocks. 21 Free Things To Do in Austin, TX This list … [Read more...]

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Free Things to Do in San Diego

April 10, 2021 By Jamie Dorobek 4 Comments

Free Things to Do in San Diego

A few years ago, I spent 2 glorious sleeps in San Diego exploring the city in Kia's fleet of eco friendly cars. I'm dying to share San Diego with Andy and the kids. Between the beach and museums, it would not be impossible to spend a month doing free things in San Diego. … [Read more...]

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10 Things to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas

February 4, 2021 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

10 Things to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hot Springs, Arkansas has a colorful history of gambling and gangsters combined with ancient thermal springs, mountain views and magical treehouses. We took the kids to Hot Springs and loved the mix of nature plus historic small town vibe. Here are 10 things to do in Hot Springs, … [Read more...]

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10 Things to do in Marfa Texas With Kids

February 2, 2021 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

10 Things to do in Marfa Texas With Kids

The combination of art, people, and small town vibe makes Marfa, Texas totally worth the 430 mile drive from Austin. It's funky, quaint, and makes life feel so simple. No to mention to the gorgeous mountain views and starry nights of the West Texas sky that are unlike any other … [Read more...]

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26 Road Trip Games For Kids

September 28, 2020 By Jamie Dorobek 1 Comment

26 Road Trip Games For Kids

I'm not opposed to electronics on long road trips, but I would prefer my kids to be curious and engaged in the world right outside of the car window. Keeping kiddos entertained in the car, without headphones stuck in their ears, takes a little planning, but this list of 22 road … [Read more...]

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Things to do in Plano, Texas

September 1, 2020 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

Things to do in Plano, Texas

Plano, Texas is a quick 3 hour trip north of Austin and a city you should absolutely add to your list places to visit. The city of Plano offers 60+ public parks and nature preserves, the cutest downtown area with brick paved streets, public art galore, and multiple museums and … [Read more...]

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Free things to do in Philadelphia, PA

August 15, 2020 By Jamie Dorobek 3 Comments

Free things to do in Philadelphia, PA

Today is the last day in Creating Really Awesome Free Trips series for Summer 2013! Anyone else super sad that summer is officially almost over. I hope you enjoyed the series, and most of all I hope you got to get in the car and take some road trips! Shannon is my blogger buddy, … [Read more...]

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Things to do in Sundance, Utah

March 11, 2020 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

Things to do in Sundance, Utah

Pre kids, skiing was at the top of our winter vacation list, but once Maxwell was born in 2014, the ski trips got trickier. We took Maxwell and our favorite baby-sitter with us when he was 9 months old. (He learned to walk on that trip!) Our second ski trip post kids, Andy and I … [Read more...]

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Tips for Taking Preschoolers to Schlitterbahn New Branufels

May 29, 2019 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

Tips for Taking Preschoolers to Schlitterbahn New Branufels

Note: This post is sponsored by Schlitterbahn Waterpark and H-E-B stores. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is the perfect water park for preschoolers and their families! You can bring a picnic, parking is free, life jackets are provided and there are incredible water playgrounds in … [Read more...]

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10 Things to do in Park City, Utah

August 20, 2018 By Jamie Dorobek 1 Comment

10 Things to do in Park City, Utah

We spent a week 7,000 feet above sea level in Park City, Utah with our family of 4 and both of our mom's. Escaping the heat of Texas to adventure in the mountains was delightful. We spent as much time enjoying the outdoors as possible. It was my first trip the mountains in the … [Read more...]

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Free things to do in El Paso

June 6, 2018 By Jamie Dorobek 6 Comments

Free things to do in El Paso

If you're new here, Creating Really Awesome Free Trips is a series that happens every summer at C.R.A.F.T. Every Thursday (and some Tuesdays) I'll be showcasing an awesome blogger and fun, free things to do in her city! Today we've got Vanessa with a city in the great state … [Read more...]

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