In 1959 a magical land named Storybook Island was created by Merle Gunderson and the Rapid City Rotary Clubs. South Dakota has many fun attractions, but add this park to your list. This family-friendly location is free over the summer months and guest-supported through donations. The story-themed attractions are based on classic nursery rhymes and…
Nine years ago my family had our first member, you automatically save 10% every day. As members, staying at a KOA campground makes it an easy choice for my family, especially since they are family-friendly. Camping at KOA Mitchell, South Dakota The first campground we booked was in Mitchell, which you likely know is home…
We planned a trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota with a stop in the Badlands. Originally, we planned on boondocking on “the Wall”. Instead, an intense lightning storm rolled in and helped us change our minds to opt for a stay at the Badlands – White River KOA (Holiday). Knowing that light pollution…
Ask anyone who has lived in Minnesota what their Prince story is and you will hear some variation of their golden memory of a First Avenue appearance, being his neighbor, or running into him a drug store. For such a large metro area, it’s pretty incredible the impact Prince made. I moved to Minnesota in…
The best Branson Instagram spots are tricky. The reason? There are so many. The scenic Ozark Mountains are an easy Instagram-worthy scene but in town, Branson is teeming with fun photo ops from classic to 100% cheesy. Greetings from Branson Greetings from Branson is by far the most imperative Instagram spot. My daughter and I…
Whether you’re settling into a new apartment in Minneapolis, MN or renting a house in the city, you’ll quickly find that this city boasts an art scene that’s as diverse as the city itself. For those ready to explore, check out this Redfin article Momivational is featured in highlighting the Minneapolis, MN art scene.
When Maisie was three the only movie we watched was Moana. So when she saw on TikTok that Moana was inspiring the brand new Journey of Water at Epcot, it was first on our list during our upcoming Disney trip which included camping at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. During our Epcot day,…
Swimming at Rainbow Springs was an unexpected event during our visit to this beautiful Florida State Park. My son had two park wishes during our latest visit to Florida: see palm trees and beautiful water. What we didn’t plan on was swimming. We found this special state park, only 20-25 minutes from our lodging at…
Day 1 – Elf on the Shelf are found flying in an airplane On this day, the plane arrives with the elves enjoying the scenery and big smiles on their faces. The wow factor hit right away! Magic Supplies: Elf on the Shelf Peppermint Plane or try another elf airplane option that comes with two…
Noses are Red Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer visited our Elf on the Shelf and friends, as you can see by the short video below. Apparently, the elves asked Rudolph for a sleigh ride. As the sign says, noses are red. Both of our elves were discovered sporting shiny red noses and the Arctic Fox fashionably…