Traveling! Traveling is such an enjoyable and educational experience. It allows you time to discover new things, try new foods, and see new places. It gives you a chance to relax, rewind, and rejuvenate. The benefits of traveling go far beyond just adding pictures to your scrapbook or social media app. You create memories! You experience things you never have before! You can even visit the same place every time you travel because you enjoy that location and atmosphere so much!
What’s even better is that traveling is possible for anyone! Budgets can be used, coupons can be clipped, and travel arrangements can be made. It takes planning, but it is well worth the effort!
Your Ultimate Guide to Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
December 7, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 32 Comments
There are endless things to love about Disney’s Boardwalk Resort! It is a very nice resort that has great proximity…
Everything You Want to Know Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort
November 15, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 2 Comments
We loved Walt Disney World and all it has to offer! Some of our most enjoyable times outside the parks…
The BEST of Disney’s Magic Kingdom
September 27, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 36 Comments
Magic Kingdom is just that…Magical! It’s often the first place people think of when someone says Disney World and the…
My Favorite Disney Magic Shots and More
September 20, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 26 Comments
Magic Shots are just one of the benefits of Memory Maker. Many people debate about whether or not Disney’s Memory…
What You Need to Know About Disney World after COVID-19 Shut-Down
August 10, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 33 Comments
It really is still magical! I had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World with my second youngest son in…
7 Easy Ways to Travel For Less
July 16, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 14 Comments
I love traveling and I have raised my children to enjoy traveling, but it can get expensive fast! With having…
What Do I Pack to Disney This Trip??
July 7, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 31 Comments
I am so excited that Disney World is about to reopen! I have three trips planned during the rest of…
Disney Springs
June 14, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
Disney Springs opening is a start! We have not been here for almost nine months and after three canceled/rescheduled trips…
5 Things We LOVE Near Clearwater Beach, Florida
June 12, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
We live in Indiana but have been to Florida several times. We have tried various beaches and found the beaches…
Niagara Falls Fun
June 3, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
We arrived in the rain We weren’t sure what to think about it. It was raining when we arrived. The…
Disney World REOPENING
May 27, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
UPDATED 7/14/2020 The Governor of Florida has confirmed Disney World will be reopening as scheduled!! We have UPDATED information about…
Disney Re-Opening Begins
May 7, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
Disney Springs will begin phased reopening May 20, 2020. We are super excited! It’s a first step!! Disney Springs will…
My 10 Favorite Things About Disney World!
May 2, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 41 Comments
We have been taking family vacations to Disney World for over ten years. We have made amazing memories! There are…
Disney Face Masks!
Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
Here is the information Disney has shared about their face masks! Disney is committed to serving the communities where we live…
Fun Favorites–Great Disney Restaurants for kids
April 11, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 3 Comments
Here are some of my family’s favorite Disney World restaurants! They all offer great food and a fun atmosphere and…
Seaworld Deals
February 9, 2020, Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
I love to travel. I love seeing new things and doing new things and showing all of these new things…
Why Do You Travel So Much?
February 6, 2020, Melissa A Jones, PhD | 30 Comments
I get asked this all the time! Why do you travel so much? Where are you going this time? You’re…
Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge
January 6, 2020, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
Boma is the sit-down (table service) restaurant at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. It is a buffet that offers a wide…
Disney’s 1900 Park Fair Breakfast
January 1, 2020, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | 30 Comments
Our last trip to Disney World was amazing! Disney’s 1900 Park Fair has a wide variety of offerings…both with food…
The Characters at Hollywood and Vine at Disney Studios
December 26, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
Minnie’s Hollywood and Vine is a character buffet that is perfect for all ages! This has been a staple during…
The Grand Floridian’s Two-Story Gingerbread House
December 15, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
During the Christmas season, the cast members at the Grand Floridian in Walt Disney World builds a two-story gingerbread house…
Five Benefits of Trying New Foods
July 21, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | 2 Comments
I’m a picky eater, but I’m also a believer in trying new things and trying new things includes trying new…
What do you do when the Mom of Boys doesn’t like camping?
June 15, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
I was a single mother when my children were very young. Due to that, I decided I must make sure I…
My Disney Backpack
June 8, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
I often hear people in various Disney Facebook groups and other social media outlets asking about what they need to…
When Rain Does Not Go Away on Vacation
May 27, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
So you made plans months in advance, traveled a long distance to arrive at your vacation destination, and…..then it rains…
How can I make my money stretch further?
May 20, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
My husband and I have seven biological children between the two of us so stretching our finances has always been…
How do you travel so much with so many kids???
May 20, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
First and foremost…I LOVE TO TRAVEL! Seeing new things, trying new foods, and enjoying the drive or flight on the…
How do you pack for so many people?
May 20, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
I have a ton of kids and love to travel! I have always loved traveling, leaving the country for the first…
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