Vacation Bucket List

Every year we rented a house in the Cape with my little one, which we love but wanted a change. Last year we decided this year we needed to do a big trip so we went to Disney World and let me tell you my little one just loved it. So my husband and I decided to create a vacation bucket list. This list is something we thought would be cool to do with our child every year, something different, somewhere new for her, something special she could look back on and say I went here and thanks mom and dad for taking the time to expose me to different things. As a child my parents took me all over the place. Every year we went somewhere new and even though as a kid all you want to do is play in the pool I am glad I got to see all the different places.

So I started my research and there are sooo many really cool places to go to that I hope to be able to bring her one day. Below are just a sneak peak!

• Yellowstone National Park: My husband always wanted to go here. I figure this is a trip we can take when my little one is a little older and will appreciate the great outdoors.
• Down South: I love down south and road trips so after a horrible flight to Florida we decided next trip we will drive down south and stop is Georgia, Myrtle Beach and end up in Florida.
• Amish Country, PA: As a kid my parents took me here even though at the time I wasn't too crazy about it's the experience stayed with me and I still always talk about it. Then we could head over to Hershey park and Sesame Place for some child like fun!

So even though my list seems silly and not that adventurous it's a list we made together and look forward to sharing the experience with our child. Being a family means creating experiences and memories with one another and vacations are a perfect time to do just that! Be creative with your own family and create your own unique vacation experiences.

Try not to be like the others and try to do something adventurous that your child will appreciate experiencing!


What's on your Vacation Bucket List?

To Be Young Again Quote

"Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life." Herbert Henry Asquith

Welcome to Connecticut: Great things to do with Kids

We always think we need to go on a plane of drive hours and hours away to entertain our children. Well after some research I found there are a ton of GREAT things to do right here in Connecticut. Many parents can not afford big trips or to send their kids to camp, but these day trips are just as fun and do not cost that much to do.

Great Activities to do with kids in Connecticut:

Mystic: I love Mystic, CT! The aquarium is always tons of fun and the Steak Loft is a great place to grab lunch or dinner.

Maritime Aquarium: Located in South Norwalk is filled with awesome animals and sea animals. You can spend a whole day walking around and even get to see Seal feedings and if you want their IMAX theater has awesome shows.

Stepping Stones Museum:  Located in Norwalk. This Museum has a lot of interactive, fun, learning activities to do with your children. They hold Summer Jams and puppet shows. Really cute for kids of all ages!

Quassy Amusement Park: Located in Middlebury, CT. This amusement park is filled with activities and rides for children and adult of all ages.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo:  Located in Bridgeport, CT. They have over 300 different types of animals and even a carousel.

Learn more activities to do in CT here: http://attractions.uptake.com/connecticut/family.html