There is so much to do in Cape Cod on a Budget. Believe it or not we just completed Our cheapest vacation ever and it was to Cape Cod, MA. We spend just under $10 at an ice cream shop and gas money. Basically a FREE weekend Getaway thanks to 2 credit cards. Thanks to…
Author: Nicole Sweeney
I am a full time working mom with passion for planning and traveling with my family. I love food, wine, culture, beach destinations and animals. Enjoy smaller towns and villages but recognize the amazing culture that often can be found in larger cities. We have a huge Disney fan in the family and the kids enjoy it too. We prefer mid-range hotels but are happy to save with a clean comfortable budget hotel or splurge on a luxury hotel. I love utilizing travel hacking to help our family travel more. Favorite places I have visited include Hawaii, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. Travel goals include Antarctica to visit my 7th continent. Galapagos and African Safari. Favorite budget trip is Jamaica Holiday Inn All Inclusive Montego Bay.
Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park, NY
Mill Pond is the smallest of 5 lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park. It is free to park (unlike the main entrance where long pond is) and has a dirt boat launch ideal for kayaks and canoes. Getting There Use the address Mill Pond Parking, Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton, NY in google maps. If…
Thompsons Lake State Park, NY
Address68 Thompsons Lake RoadEast Berne, NY 12059 Thompsons Lake State Park is a small lake located in East Berne, NY about 30 minutes from Albany, NY. It’sa short drive to John Boyd Thacher State Park including Wild Play Ropes course, where there’s wonderful views, Hiking trails and a ropes course. If you are camping for…
Wild Play at Thacher Park
“Adventure activities of every intensity! 15 ziplines, 60 aerial games and a 40ft jump.“~ Wild Play at Thacher Park Minimum age 5 Minimum height: 4’8” (142cm) Maximum weight limit is 300lbs (136kg) 2 – 3 hours to complete Adventure Courses Classic Course 30 games and 9 ziplines in three levels of progressive intensity. Up to…
Summer Fun at Home Ideas
Here’s some of our favorite items to help keep us busy all summer long. Pools and floats Inflatable pools are great for younger kids who can’t swim yet. look for a depth that will allow them to touch the ground while still having their head above water. Steel Frame pools we set one up last…
Exploring From Home: Spa Day
It was the end of the 4th week of home quarantine and the stress has become overwhelming. So we decided to take a Spa Day to relax and get rid of all the stress. It was exactly what I needed and hoping to do a once a month Spa Day with the kids as a…
Exploring From Home: Hawaii
Food Poke: Shoyu Ahi Poke, spicy Ahi poke, Tako Poke, Poke Bowls Kalua pork Lami Lami Garlic shrimp Plate Masubu Adobo pork (one of my favorite items at the ABC store in Hawaii) Loco moco Shoyu Chicken mac salad (typical plate lunch side) Kalbi Teriyaki Beef Malasadas Dole Whips (adults can add rum) Mai Tai (adult…
Exploring From Home: Disney
My husband has always been a big Disney fan. I didn’t fall in love until we took our son at 9 months old for the first time. The awe and excitement in his face was so amazing it brought my husband and I both to tears. He loved the parade and crawled over to Mickey…
Exploring From Home: Greece
We visited Greece a couple years ago as an extension to our Italy Trip. After a week of fun with extended family for my sisters wedding we felt a cruise through Greece would be perfect way to relax and it was. Greek culture, food and history are amazing. And there’s a lot to explore and…
Exploring From Home: Camping
My children love camping. It’s a lot of work compared to our traditional travel style so we don’t do it often. In fact the only time we have tent camped was when we visited Six Flags Great Adventure Camping Safari. However, each summer we visit my parents camp up in the Adirondacks and the children…