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Kid-Friendly Road Tripping
Repost from momma mommy bwuh. As a traveling family, we know the journey is just as important as the destination. Whether we’re heading north for a mountain adventure or south for some sunshine, our time in the car is a big part of our vacations. To make these road trips more enjoyable for the boys…
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Orange Lake Resort (Kissimmee, FL) Bucket List
Repost from momma mommy bwuh. Hubs’ parents own a timeshare at the stunning Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, just a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World. (And now we do, too! See posts about Orange Lake Resort.) We’ve been fortunate enough to visit this beautiful resort annually—sometimes more frequently, sometimes less. This year, we were…
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Go Someplace You’ve Never Been Before
Repost from momma mommy bwuh. In the spirit of the new year, I thought this was worth sharing again. In 2024, our family visited Lake Lure, NC for the first time (as a family), and in 2025, we visited Beaufort, SC for the first time (again, as a family – Part 1, Part 2, Part…
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A Christmas-Tinged Trip to Washington, DC
We had a lovely, quick holiday trip to our nation’s capital. I’d love to say it scratched my itch to visit Washington, DC for a while—but instead, it left me wanting more. While DC’s physical footprint may be small, it’s absolutely packed with history, culture, and things to see and do. We barely made a…
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Disney Springs – June 2024
Repost from momma mommy bwuh. During our Orange Lake vacation, we finally made it to Disney Springs—something we’ve always intended to do but never quite managed. Despite our love for the parks and the resort, we were eager to soak up some extra Disney magic at Disney Springs. Our primary goal was to visit the LEGO…
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To Stroller or Not to Stroller: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Older Kids at Walt Disney World
Previously shared at momma mommy bwuh. When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, one of the major decisions for families with older children is whether or not to bring a stroller. With the sprawling theme parks and endless activities, it’s easy to see why strollers are a tempting option. However, as your children grow…
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Animal Kingdom Lodge Bucket List
Previously shared at momma mommy bwuh. There’s a special kind of magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge that makes us feel right at home. Staying at Jambo House is like stepping into a world of wonder and enchantment. From the moment we arrive, the immersive experience sweeps us off our feet, transporting us to an…
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Chasing Peak Colors in Lake Lure
The waterfall of fall colors flooding my social media feeds finally did me in—I had to plan another trip to the mountains. As we inched closer to our quick weekend family getaway, I started to get nervous. Peak colors were forecast for mid-to-late October, and our trip was in early November. Eek. Turns out, I…
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Timeshare Talk: The Good, The Bad, and The “Owner Update”
Let’s talk about timeshares real quick — because everyone has opinions, and there’s no shortage of research out there. Timeshare ownership is one of those travel concepts that sounds dreamy at first: a guaranteed vacation spot every year, with all the comforts of a condo instead of a cramped hotel room. In reality, though, it’s…
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Orange Lake Resort (Kissimmee, FL – October 2025): Part 3
We kicked off our day bright and early with an 8:10 a.m. reservation at 1900 Park Fare, our very first character dining experience at this charming restaurant inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. I’ve been to the Grand Floridian before, but I’ve always entered through the second-floor monorail entrance. It’s beautiful, of course, but walking through…
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