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Can a full-time working mom have a family & still travel?

The answer is YES. The stories here are proof. As a mother of two little ones, I’m here to prove that parents do not have to give up our traveling ways once we have children. Here you will find accounts of my personal travel experiences – with and without my children – as I balance it all: a non-travel related career, a family, and a travel lifestyle.

Please see below for my most recent stories, or use the menus above to locate information on specific destinations. Thanks for reading! Travel on!

Tips for teaching kids to fish: Family fun at any destination

By Francesca on October 12, 2017 in Travel With Children

Written by special contributor, Jon Sutton It is occasionally challenging to come up with things to do during family vacations, particularly if you are visiting a place far from big-city civilization. But you can find fishable waters within a short distance of just about any location in the continental US, and most kids love to […]

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Weekend getaway to Grand Rapids, Michigan: Where to stay, eat, and drink

By Francesca on October 10, 2017 in Hotels, Lodging, Michigan, The Saucy Mom’s Travels, USA

One day out of the blue, my friend and co-worker, Jamie, said to me, “I want to go to Grand Rapids. Take me there!” I’ve traveled to Grand Rapids a number of times over the last few years. After hearing me talk about it so much, Jamie knows that the city has become one of […]

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North Dakota Destinations: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

By Francesca on September 29, 2017 in Lodging, North Dakota, USA

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in Mandan, North Dakota, was a stop on our Legendary North Dakota road trip this past summer. Just south of I-94 and 13 miles outside of the capital of Bismarck, it was an ideal one-night stop for us as we headed back east towards home from Medora and Theodore Roosevelt […]

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Top 10 things to do in Cape Town with kids

By Francesca on September 23, 2017 in Travel Inspiration, Travel With Children

Written by special contributor, Bianca Knauf Are you planning on visiting Cape Town, South Africa with kids in tow? It’s one of the best family-friendly destinations and many of the activities are perfectly aimed at children of any age. From seeing penguins, seals and sharks, to visiting the wave-less shores of the warm Langebaan Lagoon, […]

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ChicagoFamily Staycation | Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel

Chicago family staycation at Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel

By Francesca on September 21, 2017 in Chicago, Hometown travel, Hotels, Illinois, Lodging, Travel With Children, USA

I’ve said for years that Chicago is an exceptional place for travelers to live. With its diversity, top-notch art and entertainment, and world-class museums, Chicago residents like myself can “travel” without even leaving the city. Sometimes day trips to different neighborhoods quench the travel thirst. Other times, you just need an overnight staycation to really […]

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Conner Prairie Interactive History Park | Hamilton County, Indiana

Conner Prairie: Using the past to shine light on the future in Hamilton County, Indiana

By Francesca on September 9, 2017 in Indiana, Travel With Children, USA

Conner Prairie is an interactive history park in Hamilton County, Indiana, and is the state’s first Smithsonian Institute affiliate. I mentioned in my Hamilton County overview that Conner Prairie is one of the best historical and educational attractions we have ever visited, and I still stand by that statement. Spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres, Conner Prairie presents […]

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Ultimate Australia road trips for adventurous families

By Francesca on August 29, 2017 in Travel Inspiration, Travel With Children

Written by special contributor, Nicole Noel Hiding some of the most spectacular sights on this humble planet of ours, the continent of Australia truly is every travel lover’s dream-come- true. Whether you enjoy a strong, urban vibe and plenty of picnic opportunities in Melbourne, or prefer to go somewhere off the beaten track such as […]

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Medora, North Dakota: Gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park

By Francesca on August 22, 2017 in Lodging, National Parks, North Dakota, USA

Medora, North Dakota is the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). Founded in 1833 by French nobleman the Marquis de Mores, the small town in the valley of the Little Missouri evokes images of big adventures. Medora is located just off of Interstate 94 and right next to the South Unit entrance of TRNP. […]

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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead | Overland Park, Kansas

A delightful day at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park, Kansas

By Francesca on August 5, 2017 in Kansas, Travel With Children, USA

If it hadn’t been for my earlier visit to Assiniboine Park and Zoo in Winnipeg, I probably would have taken a pass on visiting Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park, Kansas. Visiting Assiniboine and seeing all the wonderful work being done in the name of education and conservation changed how I think about zoos. […]

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Share your travel style with Rhea Footwear and To The Tens

By Francesca on July 31, 2017 in Community, Contest, Travel Gear

Fact: I am not the most fashion-forward mama out there. My “style” over the years has gone from preppy to grungy to outdoorsy to where we are today: comfy casual. I’m not creative at all when it comes to the visual arts so, when I do go clothes shopping, I pay more attention to the mannequins’ ensembles […]

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