Recently, I took my 2 kids to the Wells Fargo History Museum. This small museum is the 9th museum that Wells Fargo has opened around the country. Here are some of our favorite exhibits: Concord Stagecoach This was my daughter’s favorite exhibit! Kiddos (of all ages, even grown-ups) can dress up in dresses, bonnets, jackets, and western hats and “ride” in the stagecoach while watching scenery “pass” by them on screens inside. The stagecoach even...
Disclosure: I received product or services while visiting some of these destinations in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Road Trip: Iowa to Indiana When I was little each summer we would always plan a fun family trip and more often than not, it would be a road trip. At the time, I was not the biggest fan of being in the car for hours, but today I appreciate the...
Great Wolf Lodge: Outdoor Fun, Indoors Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota is the perfect destination in the Winter and Summer! Summer can be all sorts of fun outdoors, but when it becomes the dog days of summer, it can be brutal. Families are sick of the humidity, being burnt, and dehydrated and are ready to get out of the heat. Here are my top 10 reasons why Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota is the perfect spot for...
Disclosure: This blog post is in partnership with Visit Fort Wayne, but all thoughts are my very own. Fort Wayne a Midwest Family Destination Road trips are one of our favorite things to do and when I was approached with the opportunity to visit Fort Wayne, Indiana I was excited to visit this Midwest family destination. Fort Wayne is just under 8 hours from Des Moines. Although this was one of our longest road trips...
Kansas City Hidden Gems It is officially summer in the Midwest! Which means time to jump in the car and do some exploring. Our family loves to go on road trips and one of our favorite places to visit is Kansas City. Kansas City is approximately 3 hours south from Des Moines. It is an easy destination to plan a long weekend or an entire week vacation from home. [caption id="attachment_99423" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photo Credit:...