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  • six kids wearing backpacks jumping in the air with their backs to us i a forested walkway. Title reads: Back-to-School Backpacks that Double as Travel Gear

    Back-to-School Backpacks that Double as Travel Gear 2024

    ByMeggie August 2, 2023September 12, 2024

    *Updated July 2024* coowoz Large Travel Backpack For Women Men,Carry On Backpack,Hiking Backpack Waterproof Outdoor Sports Rucksack Casual Daypack Travel Essentials(Black) MOUNTAINTOP Kids Backpack for Boys Girls Elementary Kindergarten School Bag Lightweight Children Daypack Bright Blue Deuter Kikki Kid’s Backpack for School and Hiking – Avocado-Alpinegreen When it comes to back-to-school essentials that double as…

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    Planning a Family Trip to South Dakota and the Black Hills that’s Memorable

    ByMeggie July 28, 2023February 7, 2025

    Most people don’t initially associate South Dakota with the “ultimate family summer vacation.” But we’re here to tell you, that South Dakota has a lot to offer.  When we first started our goal to visit all the national parks, we were a young family and had a set budget. We started with parks that we could…

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    Top 10 Tips for Packing Light with Kids

    ByMeggie July 25, 2023May 31, 2025

    When you are prepping for a trip, it may feel impossible to even consider packing light with kids. I get it – you don’t want to be caught unprepared or wish you brought something you felt forced to leave behind. But you also may want to save on baggage fees or have an easier time…

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  • Jar labeled "travel" with coins inside. Airplane next to the jar. Title reads "Saving for Travel: Tips for a Better and Bigger Budget"

    Saving for Travel: Tips for a Better and Bigger Travel Budget

    ByMeggie July 21, 2023January 19, 2024

    Anyone who knows my family personally would easily identify us as cheap thrifty. I am always figuring out ways we can save for travel, get deals, and make those dollars stretch. I already have two other posts on budgeting for travel here: Part One and Part Two, but before we plan a travel budget, we…

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  • Family roasting hot dog over the fire for an easy camping meal

    11 of the Best Camping Meals for Less Stress

    ByMeggie July 17, 2023February 7, 2024

    Are you planning a camping trip but unsure of what to make for meals? Look no further! I’ve compiled a list of the 11 most delicious, easy, and best camping meals that will allow you to focus on more family time and less on meal prep. And by easy, I mean EXTREMELY EASY.  They’re simple…

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  • Teens learning on vacation as they observe the area around them. One girl is pointing to something outside the picture.

    Learning on Vacation: Keeping Kids Engaged

    ByMeggie July 13, 2023March 25, 2024

    Is it just me, or do we as parents often bend over backward to plan an amazing trip that we think will not only be fun but something of lasting worth, and then we hear, “I’m bored!” or, “He’s bugging me” or even, “I want to go home”? *Face Palm* I find value in travel…

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