Traveling with kids can feel overwhelming, but the right gear can make all the difference. From portable chargers and travel-friendly bottle essentials to kid entertainment for long trips, these are the products that have helped our family make road trips, flights, vacations, and military moves a little smoother and far less stressful.
Author Archives: Courtney Begley
Why Moms Deserve a Girls’ Trip
Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also feel exhausting and isolating, especially for military spouses far from family. This post explores why moms deserve time away, the importance of community and self-care, and how girls’ trips can help women reconnect with themselves outside of the constant demands of motherhood.
How I Create Structure as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Motherhood and military life rarely look the way we imagine they will. After moving from sunny days in San Diego to the uncertainty of starting over in Virginia Beach, I found myself struggling to create structure, community, and stability as a stay-at-home mom.
7 Day Walt Disney World Itinerary
Planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL can be a daunting experience even for someone who has been many times. One of my favorite things to do is to talk about my trips to Disney and plan out every detail. This varies depending on how many days we’re going forContinueContinue reading “7 Day Walt Disney World Itinerary”
Family Adventures Made Easy: Travel Essentials Every Parent Should Pack
Traveling with family is one of life’s greatest joys, but let’s be honest, it can also be a bit of a juggling act. Between keeping the kids entertained, managing snacks on the go, and making sure no one forgets their favorite stuffed animal, preparation is everything. The right travel essentials can turn potential chaos intoContinueContinue reading “Family Adventures Made Easy: Travel Essentials Every Parent Should Pack”
Some of My Favorite Halloween Fun
Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy – it’s the perfect time to get creative, get spooky, and make some unforgettable memories! I’ve been lucky to spend the Halloween season in a few different places, so here’s a few in each that I’ve loved. It’ll be broken down by location, depending on where you’re lookingContinueContinue reading “Some of My Favorite Halloween Fun”
First Epic Adventure at Universal’s Epic Universe
Imagine stepping through a portal into a universe where every path leads to a new world, every corner hides a story, and every detail feels alive. That’s what Universal’s Epic Universe is designed to do. This park truly brings guests beyond reality and into the land. It’s not just a park. You will truly liveContinueContinue reading “First Epic Adventure at Universal’s Epic Universe “
My Favorite Things I’ve Done At The Walt Disney World Resort
Let’s start by talking about what Walt Disney World has to offer. The Walt Disney World Resort is a self-contained vacation destination with something to do for everyone located in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The resort is always changing as Walt Disney himself once said about Disneyland that it “will never beContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Things I’ve Done At The Walt Disney World Resort”
Ranking my Favorite Walt Disney World Resorts that I’ve Stayed At
I’m going to try to rank my favorite Walt Disney World resorts that I’ve stayed at. To do this, I’ll consider factors like proximity to parks and ease of travel to parks, theming, amenities, and overall vibe. I have technically stayed at 15, but one of them is Shades of Green, so I didn’t include thatContinueContinue reading “Ranking my Favorite Walt Disney World Resorts that I’ve Stayed At”
Spending the Holiday Away from Family and Friends
One of the things we knew we would have to do with Dennis joining the military is to spend the holiday season away from our family and the majority of our friends. This reality became more apparent when we had our son. While we would love to spend time with family over the holiday season,ContinueContinue reading “Spending the Holiday Away from Family and Friends”
Adventures by Begley 