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What Happens If a Cruise Misses All Its Ports? What to Expect

02/26/2026 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

When you book a cruise for your family, you'll typically consider a few things. These include the specific ship, the cruise line, the dates, the price, the length of the cruise, and the ports of call. In most cases, what you book is what you experience. However, there are rare times when your cruise ship […]

The Best Roller Coasters at Walt Disney World: Rated

02/20/2026 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

Walt Disney World is known for a wide variety of different rides and attractions - from classic rides like its a small world and Peter Pan's Flight to heavily themed rides like the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar Flight of Passage, and Rise of the Resistance. However, thrill seekers aren't left out. Do […]

31+ Ideas For Family Day Trips in New England

02/19/2026 by Jodi Grundig 2 Comments

Summer is a great time for a day trip, although you may be up for a day trip any time of year. If you, like me, live in the Northeast, there are so many options for New England day trips, including a bunch of quaint New England cities and towns. Here are some great ideas, […]

Ultimate Weekend Trip Packing List: What To Bring

02/18/2026 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

Everyone needs to get away once in a while. Even if you don't have lots of resources or time, a weekend trip can be a good way to de-stress and explore a new area for a short time. While a weekend getaway can be relatively easy to plan and execute, you'll still have to spend […]

Guide to the Celebrity Reflection

02/17/2026 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

This January, I embarked on my second Celebrity Cruise, on the Celebrity Reflection. This ship, currently sailing out of Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades, is offering short sailings of 3-4 days - perfect for a short getaway. Unfortunately, due to the unseasonably windy weather affecting the whole East Coast, our three-night sailing turned into a cruise […]

13 of the Best Rides at Disney World for Adults

02/12/2026 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

I've always loved theme park rides. As a kid, I always loved thrill rides, especially roller coasters. Once I had babies and visited Walt Disney World, I wistfully looked at the coasters and the other best rides at Disney World for adults. My husband and I would take turns visiting the thrill rides as single […]