Lara DraxlerJul 28, 20215 minTrip Report: Perrot State Park (Onalaska, WI)We just returned from what I would say was my favorite camping trip we have been on yet. We spent two nights at Perrot State Park near...
Lara DraxlerOct 29, 20205 minTrip Report-Herbster/Bayfield, WI We recently returned from a wonderful weekend getaway to Herbster, WI (about 30 minutes from the lovely resort town of Bayfield.) I love...
Lara DraxlerSep 13, 20203 minFall Trip plan-Bayfield, WIEach year, I love booking a fall trip. It was a tradition that my parents started when I was a kid. Fall is my favorite season, and I...
Lara DraxlerAug 12, 20205 minAmnicon State Falls Camping-Trip Report We recently returned from our last (and second ever) family camping trip of the summer. It was a very adventurous weekend! We drove 2...
Lara DraxlerAug 5, 20206 minTrip Report-Dubuque, IAWe just returned from a really fun weekend to Dubuque, Iowa. We ended up there in a very round about manner as I referenced in a previous...
Lara DraxlerJul 14, 20203 minDay Trip to Lake Wissota State Park Last Friday, we enjoyed a fun day trip exploring Lake Wissota State Park. We bought a WI state parks pass back in May, and I have really...
Lara DraxlerJul 9, 20203 minPlanning a "COVID proof" road tripIf you had asked me a year ago where I would go on a summer road trip this year, I would not have said IOWA. LOL!!! But, we are headed...
Lara DraxlerJul 1, 20203 minMini road trips/day trips with teens and tweensThroughout all of quarantine, we have enjoyed some mini day trips and outings. It has helped keep all of us sane. Even when we weren't in...
Lara DraxlerJun 23, 20205 minFlambeau River State Forest camping trip reportOur first officially blogged trip is DONE! We had a wonderful family frugal adventure that began with a two hour drive north after we...
Lara DraxlerJun 11, 20202 minPlanning a camping trip for first-timers So in about a week, we are going on a family camping trip for the first time! I camped some as a kid with friends. Since I grew up next...
Lara DraxlerJun 8, 20203 minTween craft-sun catcher mobileEven though we are coming out of the deepest recesses of quarantine and summer break is FINALLY "officially" upon us, I think it is...
Lara DraxlerMay 27, 20204 minHumanitarian Travel +Packing ListI have been wanting to write this post for some time. I just haven't had the time to fit it in. I was thinking this morning, my trips to...
Lara DraxlerMay 26, 20202 minSundaes on MONDAY-Plaza Doughnut copycatSundaes on Sunday (or Monday as it was this week) is quickly becoming one of our favorite family traditions. This week, we took on more...
Lara DraxlerMay 25, 20203 minInside Out Themed Family Movie NightI have been wanting to have a Disney themed movie night for ages. I asked the kids what movie they would be interested in focusing on,...
Lara DraxlerMay 21, 20202 minSundae of the Week-No Way Jose-Disney copycatSo I am a few days behind in posting this...it's almost time for ANOTHER sundae of the week. But, I couldn't let this one pass me by. It...
Lara DraxlerMay 20, 20203 minFamily Hike to Willow River State ParkThroughout quarantine, I have tried to plan at least 2 activities per week for my bonus kids...that could be anything from making or...
Lara DraxlerMay 13, 20203 minMother's Day pizza partyWe had a fun, festive Mother's Day lunch that I LOVED! All my favorites were there... Homemade garlic cheese sticks homemade ranch...
Lara DraxlerMay 6, 20202 minSalt/Chalk art projectToday, I went back to the old faithful kids' activity book I got for free from the library castoff shelf. It is SUCH a fun little book....
Lara DraxlerMay 4, 20202 minDisney copycat "kitchen sink sundae"During quarantine, we are busy being creative with how to make all this time at home fun. I have been LOVING perusing so many food and...
Lara DraxlerMay 3, 20202 minFairy GardensA few years ago, I attended a fairy garden workshop at a local garden center near my apartment. In the workshop, I learned about the...