There’s so much more to the Florida Keys than Key West! While we LOVE Key West, some of the best things to do in the Florida Keys are found all along the chain of islands. Don’t worry, I’ve included our favorite Key West stops too! We spent 5 days total in the Florida Keys with our 2 year old. We flew into Miami and stayed two nights in Islamorada and 2 nights in Key West. We then flew home out of Key West. Note: This post is sponsored by The Florida Keys, but all opinions are my own. See their website for more ideas! Where to stay in the Florida Keys La Siesta Resort and Villas We stayed our ..read more

The Lake of the Ozarks is located in central Missouri and has over 1,150 miles of shoreline. It’s a must-visit Midwest summer destination with things to do in Lake of the Ozarks for the whole family! We visited in June with our 2 year old for a long weekend and had so much fun exploring! We flew into St.Louis and then rented a car for the remainder of the trip. You can also easily fly into Kansas City or drive if you are more local! I definitely recommend having a car in this area. This post is sponsored by Lake of the Ozarks, but all opinions are my own. Where we stayed ..read more

Here’s some unique and fun things to do in Mankato MN! Mankato is located about 1.5 hours SW of the Twin Cities and great for a day or weekend trip! This post is sponsored by Visit Mankato, but all opinions are my own. Fun things to do in Mankato MN River Rock Coffee There’s no lack of coffee spots in this college town. River Rock Coffee not only has great coffee, but has an organic bakery that makes artisan bread from scratch. Make sure to try their bagels – so good! They even had some toys for kids to play with while we enjoyed breakfast. Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota The Childre ..read more

Our staycation at White Eagle Resort in Minnesota was so much fin! It’s such a hidden gem! White Eagle Resort is located on the east side of Lake Vermilion, near the little town of Cook. It’s a family owned and run resort which is so hard fo find these days! You can find many different sized cabins for your group size and price point, along with great amenities. We stayed in the winter, but it’s an amazing summer destination too! Here are the highlights of our staycation at White Eagle Resort Minnesota! Click here to book.  Staycation at White Eagle Resort Minnesota Cabins Small and larg ..read more

It’s officially winter in Minnesota again! If you’re having some cabin fever like me, keep scrolling to find my top 5 places to visit in Minnesota in winter. Whether you want to get outside, stay inside and drink beer, or explore some Minnesota hidden gems – there’s something here for everyone! Now turn off Netflix, get in your car, and explore some fun Minnesota destinations that you might not know about! New Ulm, Minnesota Best for: History New Ulm, Minnesota is about an hour and 45 minutes southwest of the Twin Cities. This little town is full of so much German history! We especially lov ..read more

The Dick’s House of Sport ice rink at Ridgedale Mall in Minnetonka, Minnesota is now open! Here’s everything you need to know before you visit. Dick’s House of Sport Ice Rink What it is Dick’s House of Sport is a new concept that is focused on exciting in-store experiences, services for sports, community events, and the best product assortment. It’s the third House of Sport location in the country that opened in May 2022. The outdoor field & track converts into an ice rink in the winter and is open to the public to use for a variety of open skate opportunities and special programs. It’s a ..read more

Thanks for shopping local this holiday season with my 2022 Minnesota Gift Guide! I included some of my favorite Minnesota companies here, along with discount codes for each. Happy shopping! 2022 Minnesota Gift Guide   1. 123 Ice Fishing The cutest ilft-a-flap book about ice fishing for kids! Written by my friend Jenny of Girl of 10,000 Lakes – a fellow Minnesota adventurer. Discount: Free Shipping & signed copy of the book! Code: LOOKABOUTLINDSEY Dates active: Through 3/31/2023   2. City Tins The perfect gift for the foodie in your life. Each tin includes discounts to over 20 lo ..read more

We visited Leavenworth in late October and the fall colors were amazing! Here’s our favorite things to do in Leavenworth Washington in the fall. This season brings fewer crowds and beautiful colors to the area. We flew into Seattle and then rented a car for the 2 hour drive to Leavenworth. Driving through the mountains is an adventure in itself – so pretty! Things to do in Leavenworth Washington Stay at Bavarian Lodge Bavarian Lodge is the top rated place to stay in Leavenworth Washington, and for good reason! It’s located right downtown, offers free parking for guests, has amazing rooms, and ..read more

We visited Eau Claire in the fall and had such a blast! This town is filled with adventure, good eats, and amazing local shopping. See our favorite fun things to do in Eau Claire Wisconsin here! Note that this post is sponsored by Visit Eau Claire, but all opinions are my own. Eau Claire Wisconsin Hotel Before we jump into all the fun things to do in Eau Claire Wisconsin, I need to tell you about the great place we stayed! The Lismore is right downtown and in walking distance to so many things. We loved our room, the staff, and the rooftop deck! Fun things to do in Eau Claire Wisconsin – Outd ..read more

Do not sleep on visiting Quebec City! It’s a mini-European getaway right in Canada. Feels like you’re vacationing in France! We visited for 2 days in July and had the best time, so here are our favorite things to do in Quebec City! Things to do in Quebec City Use the map below for all the things on this list, plus more that we didn’t get to! Where we stayed We stayed right in the heart of Quebec City’s old town at Hôtel du Vieux-Québec. The staff were absolutely amazing, and even had a crib ready for our 1 year old! We loved the common space and old architecture of the building. Such a great ..read more