For years, we’ve heard such wonderful things about Sarasota from family and friends. We were so excited to finally visit this beautiful area along the Florida Gulf Coast this March. With family in Siesta Key, it was perfect location for access to the award winning beaches, along with all that Sarasota has to offer at … More 7+ Fun Things to Do in Sarasota with Kids
Our son was about 2.5 months old the first time we took him to the beach when we were visiting West Ocean City, Maryland. At that age, the first beach trip was more about trying to get at least one cute picture of him by the water (while simultaneously worrying about him getting too much sun) … More Beach with a Baby: 8 Tips to Help You Prepare
As new members of the Carnegie Museums, the Carnegie Science Center is quickly becoming one of our favorite things to do with a toddler in Pittsburgh. The Carnegie Science Center is huge, and it’s one place in Pittsburgh you could really spend the entire day and not get bored. One of the best things about … More Carnegie Science Center with Little Kids
When planning a birthday celebration for my mother-in-law’s milestone birthday, we had a range of women joining from 22 to 60 years old. We were looking for a destination that everyone in our group would enjoy and that was easily drivable from our hometown of Pittsburgh. Aside from the driving distance, our “must haves” for … More The Perfect Girls Weekend in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Many people know Ocean City, Maryland (OCMD) for the boardwalk, nightlife and fun-filled beaches. While I’ve grown up enjoying all of that, my favorite part of OCMD is just over the Route 50 bridge. Away from the hustle and bustle is the quieter, more relaxed West Ocean City, MD with a laid-back, local feel. And … More West Ocean City, Maryland: Kid-Friendly Guide
I traveled a lot without my son when he was still nursing; much more than I ever planned to in his early stages of life. Most of it was work related until I eventually left my job when he was almost 15 months old, and those work trips that I so looked forward to became … More Traveling Without Your Baby While Breastfeeding
If you already read our previous posts on Disney World, you know that we took our son to Magic Kingdom back in December. The best part about Magic Kingdom with a toddler is that there are so many rides that don’t have a height requirement, making it the perfect Disney theme park regardless of how … More The Best Rides for Toddlers at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
I’m not originally from Pittsburgh and have been saying for years that I need to visit the Heinz History Center, but it never occurred to me until recently that it would be such a great place to take my toddler-aged son. If you’ve seen our page on children’s book inspiration, you already know that we … More Visiting Pittsburgh’s Heinz History Center with Little Kids
One of the best parts about visiting Walt Disney World with a baby or toddler (aside from them being free if they’re under 3!) is that so much of the experience is new and exciting to them. Even if you’ve been to Disney yourself a hundred times before, there’s nothing better than seeing it through … More 10 Tips for the Best Day in Disney with Little Kids
With SO MUCH information out there and Disney’s addition of the FastPass+ process in recent years, the whole planning part of any Disney trip can be a little overwhelming even if you’re only there for a day. We had a family vacation planned to Orlando in December of 2018 and decided to do one day … More How to Prepare for a Day at Walt Disney World
