Heading to the Mexican Riviera? There are so many fun things to do with your family in Cabo, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Today, Lisa’s sister, Kristen Raymond, joins her on the podcast where they both share their experiences of several excursions in all of those fun Mexican locations. Join us for inspiration on what you can book for your family when you get to head to the Mexican Riviera on vacation.
Jul 28, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Thinking about taking your family on a cruise? There is a lot to consider and know about before booking your family’s first cruise. In this episode, Lisa’s sister, Kristen Raymond, shares things she thinks families will want to know before setting sail on their first cruise. Kristen recently took her family of 6 kids and her husband on their first cruise and she has great insights and tips to share.
Jul 21, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Thinking about traveling to Egypt? Honestly, I never really thought about going to Egypt but I’m so happy that we got to experience it. There really is nothing like this destination with its thousands of years of history, pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphics, and more. It really is like what you’ve seen in history books only so much better. Let me share 14 places you will want to have on your list when you start planning your Egyptian adventure.
Jul 14, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 175
Family fun does not have to cost a lot (or anything at all) to be exciting and memorable. Today I’m sharing 10 great activities to spice up your next vacation that won’t cost you any money.
Jul 07, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Egypt is a fascinating destination full of so much history and culture. There are some things that I definitely think you’ll want to know before your go on a vacation to Egypt. Whether your trip is already booked or you dream of going to Egypt one day, I’m sharing things you want to know before heading to this magnificent destination.
Jun 17, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 172
Krakow, Poland is a hidden gem! Let me share all of the special and memorable reasons why I think you should add Poland to your travel radar. There is so much history, charm, and good food to be found in Krakow.
Jun 09, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 171
The instant my cousin sent me a text asking if I could go to Poland with her to help Ukrainian refugees, I knew that I had to go. It was doing to stretch my time and energy but I knew that this was somewhere where I could really help others and it couldn’t be missed. After the word spread a bit, there were 12 of us that set off to Krakow, Poland to find ways to assist the Ukrainians. My friend, Chelsea Lamb, joined me on the trip and is joining me on this podcast episode today where we share all...
Jun 02, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Could you pack your needed items only in a carry-on for your next vacation? I think you can! Even for a month in Europe, an Alaskan cruise, or a week-long site seeing adventure in NYC, it is possible. Let me share why I think packing in carry-on luggage only gives you freedom plus I’ll share some practical ways to make everything fit that you need without making any sacrifices.
May 26, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 169
Thinking about booking a group tour for an upcoming vacation? There are plenty of benefits to this type of trip plus a few drawbacks. I think a big part of planning a great trip is being informed about what to expect. Today my plan is to share my view on the positives and negatives of going on a trip with a tour company. We've done group trips to Ireland, Spain, Switzerland & Austria, Scotland, Egypt, and Israel. We recently returned from a group tour trip to Israel and Egypt and that got me...
May 24, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 168
If you are planning to cruise, there are a few essential things you should do the week leading up to your cruise that will make things run smoothly. I’ve been able to cruise many times and have gathered a list of everything that you will want to do the week before cruising like arranging transportation, printing boarding passes & luggage tags, pre-paying the gratuities, linking your credit card to your stateroom, and more. Follow along with my list in the show notes and you can check things ...
Apr 28, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 166
It’s a rare occurrence that an opportunity is presented and I have an overwhelming feeling that I need to do it. This happened to me last week when I received a text from my cousin, Jana, telling me that she was thinking about going to Poland to help refugees next month and she wanted to know if I wanted to join her. Immediately I knew that I needed to go. But honestly, I fought that feeling. I’ll tell you more about that in this podcast episode while I also share what we will be doing in Poland...
Apr 21, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 166
Heading to Long Beach, California? I have 7 fun things you can do while you are there. Long Beach is the LA port for Carnival Cruises so you may find yourself in town before a cruise or for a convention and need something to fill your time while you are there. There are some fun and unexpected things to do!
Apr 14, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Who doesn’t want to save money on their family vacations without sacrificing fun and exciting adventures? Today Kam Price from Our Family Passport joins Lisa to share five practical and simple ways to save money on your family vacation. These are simple things to add to your travel planning that will make a nice impact on your travel budget. More money saved means more vacations, right?
Apr 07, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 164
With travel seeming to open up again (fingers crossed!) it may be time to think about going on an international vacation with your family. Lisa is sharing the top things she considers and thinks about when preparing to visit international destinations. Tips on passports, money, shoes, cell phone use, safety, travel insurance, and more!
Mar 31, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Gilbert, AZ! Have you heard of it? If you’re coming to Phoenix or Scottsdale for a visit, don’t overlook all of the fun you can have in Gilbert, AZ. Our family lives here and loves the Town of Gilbert. Today I’m sharing the things we love doing in Gilbert with different places that start with each letter of the alphabet. Ready? Let’s get started with A…
Mar 24, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 162
Needing a little break but can’t get out of town? You don’t need to leave town to have a great getaway. Take some time to explore your town like a tourist. Lisa shares 10 fun suggestions for things you can do with your family this weekend right in your hometown.
Mar 17, 2022•13 min•Season 4Ep. 161
Avoid being “that person” who is delaying the line at airport security while looking so stressed and has things stuff all over the place. Today I’m sharing 9 tips to help you and your family breeze through airport security. A few simple steps will make your airport security bearable and maybe even pleasant!
Mar 10, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Ready to make traveling internationally with kids (pretty much) stress-free? Laura Cox from @travel80by80 joins Lisa to share her expertise on how to create a memorable international trip with your family. She shares practical tips about safety, food, where to go on your first international trip, how to immerse in new cultures, plus ideas on how to give back to communities while you travel.
Mar 03, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 159
Did you know that Disneyland has a special Sweethearts’ Nite event? It’s a special event in Disney’s After Dark series that is all about Valentine’s Day. This year was the first time they’ve offered this event and I’m hoping it won’t be the last! We went to this special event and I have all of the details about what makes it special plus our review of the night.
Feb 26, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Heading to Phoenix or Scottsdale on an upcoming trip and looking for restaurant recommendations? My husband Ward and I are sharing all of our favorite places to eat around the Phoenix area. We tried to keep it to a top 10 but we love so many places so we narrowed it down to a top 20.
Feb 10, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 156
Scotland! Are you looking for a family-friendly international vacation idea? How about Scotland? Emily Braziel from @sixpackexplorers joins Lisa to share all of the things her family loved doing in the Scotland Highlands and in Edinburgh.
Feb 10, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Did you know that when you choose to stay and certain hotels, they use some of the proceeds to give back to the community? Meg James from Go and Do Good joins Lisa to talk about how you can make a difference in the world by selecting certain hotels to stay in when you travel. Learn about how hotels help improve their local areas and how you can help when you travel.
Feb 03, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 155
Name a better combo than an amazing trip paired with a fantastic book. Okay, maybe peanut butter and chocolate, but not much can beat having time to cozy up with a great book. In 2021, I made time to read 50 books and today I’m going to share my top 10 favorites with you. Of course, my reading time isn’t exclusive to when we travel but I do think it’s a trip essential for me to have a book ready for most trips.
Jan 27, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 154
Do you want to travel more often for less money? One way to accomplish this is to use credit card points to book flights, hotels cruises, rental cars, and more. Our guest in this episode is Katie Holden from Katie’s Travel Tricks . We talk about which credit card to consider first if you want to use the travel perks, how to spend credit card points on travel, and ideas on how to keep it all organized! Ready to discover ways to save big on travel, listen in!...
Jan 20, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 153
Although things feel uncertain in the travel world right now, there are still things to be excited about. Today Emmanuel Arnaud, the CEO of Home Exchange is here to share travel trends and inspiration that he thinks will be great options in 2022. Emmanuel also shares some of his Home Exchange experiences and insights. This is a great travel option, especially this year because you can stay away from crowds and not lose any money if you need to reschedule....
Jan 13, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 152
What’s on your family travel horizon this year? Lisa is sharing her family’s 2022 travel goals & ideas in hopes it inspires you to start thinking about what you want to explore this year. It’s looking like 2022 will be another year where flexibility is key but that won’t stop us from making plans. We’ll just be sure there is a good cancellation policy in place! Let’s explore options for this year and start dreaming up some plans.
Jan 06, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 151
London makes a fantastic vacation destination for families! Our episode all about exploring London with Kids has been one of our most popular episodes of the podcast. Today for our 150th episode, we are bringing this freshly edited episode back for an encore presentation. Today Lisa has a guest, Mandie Bowen joining her to share all of the things she loved to do with her kids in London while they lived there.
Dec 29, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 150
New York City is one of our family’s favorite vacation destinations and we hope to inspire you to plan a trip to this fabulous destination. Today we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes all about exploring New York City with kids with Lisa and her guest, Kay Jones. Learn all about great activities to do with kids in the Big Apple plus favorite places to eat.
Dec 23, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Ready to hit the road on an adventure with your family? There are so many amazing places to visit in the United States with your family. Sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming to narrow down your destination options. Let today’s podcast guest, Catherine Parker, from Carful of kids joins us to share her family’s 12 favorite places to visit in the US. They have visited all 50 states as a family so they have seen a lot of great places. Learn more about their 12 favorites!...
Dec 16, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 148
There are so many amazing things to do with your family in New York City! It’s one of our family’s favorite places to visit and we always discover new things to explore and enjoy. On our recent visit to New York City, we did three new things that we think all families will love. Today I’m sharing all of the details of the three unique things we did while visiting NYC. I hope it inspires some new ideas when you get to head to the Big Apple!
Dec 09, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 147
