Momma Wanderlust - Curating Cultural Travels for Families

My family and I joined the masses on the open road to take a family road trip from Washington, DC, to Nashville, Tennessee, which takes 10-plus hours.  We anticipated making frequent stops to eat and stretch our legs. But we quickly discovered that our four-year-old gets carsick. Our daughter got nauseous and vomited about 30 minutes are each meal while we were on the road.  We made some adjustments for our return trip home that …

Baltimore, Maryland, is a city replete with charm and grit. When I think of this seaport city, I can almost smell frying crab cakes in the air, see visitors walking down the picturesque cobblestone streets of Fells Point, and hear the waves crashing along the Inner Harbor.  Baltimore can boast of a very long list of top-rated, must-see attractions…one of my top kid-friendly activities is the Maryland Zoo!  This Zoo is beloved by locals and …

We spent a weekend glamping at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Resort-Camp in Williamsport, MD and it was an amazing experience that my family and I won’t soon forget. Initially we’d planned a staycation at home. But when the folks at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park invited my family to check out their park not far from home we decided to check it out. [Updated November 2022] Jellystone Park is a camp-resort, which means they provide a camp …

As a travel blogger, many visit my corner of the web for tips on family travel. But when I’m not on the road, I enjoy crafting. I’ve always loved unique, handcrafted greeting cards and invitations. I’m not a naturally gifted artist and full disclosure… I can’t cut a straight line to save my life. But Cricut products helped me to create high-quality, custom invites and party decorations. Once I learned my way around the cutting …

Looking to create a car survival Kit with your Cricut machine?  We spent most of our summer in our car on road trips. But it’s always nice to be prepared for any mishaps that might happen while on the road. That’s why I feel it’s important to have a car survival kit. I was able to put one together rather quickly using my Cricut Joy. Making your survival kit is easy. Here’s my step-by-step guide …

I used my Cricut to create a mindfulness activity for our children.  To help deal with the stresses of life, my husband and I use mindfulness techniques to start and throughout our days.  But we thought it would also be helpful to implement mindfulness techniques with our children. After all, they aren’t immune to stress.   What are mindfulness activities? Mindfulness is the mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment. Mindfulness …