We were invited to stay at Mayhurst Estate during our visit to Orange, Virginia. This is a 19th-century plantation-turned bed and breakfast. Whether I was enjoying breakfast, chatting with the other guests, or hanging out with the estate manager’s children and petting goats, it felt like a home away from home. Looking for an intimate space to call your own in Virginia? Here’s your guide to staying at the Mayhurst in Orange, Virginia. [This post on…
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Spending a Day at The Market at Grelen in Orange VA
by Tykesha77While visiting Orange, Virginia, we stopped by The Market at Grelen for lunch. Before visiting, I knew that the Market doubled as a pick-your-own farm, but I had no idea it has a cute garden shop and trails. The beauty of the place and the sheer number of family-friendly things to do. [This post on how to spend a day at The Market at Grelen in Orange, VA was originally published in August 2021, and…
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How to Prepare Your Home Before Going on a Vacation: 20 Things to Do
by Tykesha77Going on vacation soon? Preparing your home before going a vacation is just as important as packing all the right things. I’ve put together a list of things to do to prepare your home before vacation. These are reminders of the things that must be done before you leave the house. [This post on How to Prepare Your Home Before Going on a Vacation was originally published November 2021 and updated August 2022.] How to…
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Looking for the best places to go for Labor Day Weekend? As a travel enthusiast with a full-time job, it’s helpful to make the most of long holiday weekends. Labor Day weekend is a good time to get one last family trip under your belt. As summer comes to a close (hard to believe, I know), many of us are scrambling to plan one last hurrah. You don’t need a passport to explore the many…
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Looking for simple family road trip tips to help make your next adventure a cinch? As a kid, I LOVED road trips. Being on the open road, enjoying the change of scenery, seeing new places, and meeting new people excited me. But as a parent, family road trips can quickly become a nightmare if you don’t plan adequately. But it doesn’t have to be a horrible experience. Simple Family Road Trip Tips Here are some…
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You just booked an epic international adventure for your family!! Way to go!!! Before you slip into vacay mode, you need a travel checklist! There are a few planning steps that are an essential part of traveling abroad. But have no fear, I’ve got you covered. Here’s an experienced-based, detailed checklist of essential things to do to prepare for international travel. After you tackle the items off of this checklist, you’ll be ready for international…