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The Only Great Wolf Lodge Packing List You Need and 15 Important Tips

2026-02-28 by Lindsay Nieminen

Packing List for Great Wolf Lodge

Are you looking for a comprehensive Great Wolf Lodge packing list? Are you overwhelmed at the thought of your family vacation and cant even begin to think about what to bring to Great Wolf Lodge?  This Great Wolf Lodge packing list post and list of Great Wolf Lodge tips will help you prepare for your […]

Filed Under: Blog, California, Canada, Great Wolf Lodge, United States, Washington Tagged With: family travel

6 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid when Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

2023-09-24 by Lindsay Nieminen

Wizarding World of Harry Potter wand in alleyway.

Universal Studios Hollywood enchants “Potterheads” with an impressive visit to Hogsmeade as the basis for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. With a family of muggles who wish very much to be wizards, when our spring break travels brought us to California, I knew that a visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter was […]

Filed Under: Blog, California, United States, Universal Studios Tagged With: family travel

50+ Perfect Los Angeles Captions for Instagram

2023-09-20 by Lindsay Nieminen

los angeles captions for instagram photos.

Almost everyone has dreamed of visiting LA. There are so many other Los Angeles Instagram captions that you can use when you do visit! If you are looking for the perfect Los Angeles Instagram captions for your travel photos or are looking for some inspiring quotes about LA then you are in the right place! […]

Filed Under: Blog, California, United States Tagged With: captions

Unique San Francisco Souvenirs

2023-04-24 by Lindsay Nieminen

San Francisco Souvenirs.

What is the first thing you think of when you think of San Francisco? The trolleys? Maybe the iconic Golden Gate Bridge? How about your favorite sports team? Are you a 49ers fan or maybe a San Francisco Giants supporter? Maybe it is the most crooked street in the world? If you are planning on […]

Filed Under: Blog, California, United States Tagged With: souvenirs

10 Big Mistakes to Avoid when Planning a Trip to Joshua Tree National Park

2022-06-01 by Lindsay Nieminen

Planning a Trip to Joshua Tree National Park - Jumbo Rocks Campground at Sunset

If you have never been to Joshua Tree National Park you may be wondering how people could possibly blunder when planning a trip. But the truth is, first-timers never get absolutely everything right. As a first timer myself, I wanted to share everything I knew that could be helpful for anyone who is planning a […]

Filed Under: Blog, California, United States Tagged With: family travel

When Disneyland goes Wrong: Visiting the ER instead of the Happiest Place on Earth

2018-09-16 by Lindsay Nieminen

  Last week we ventured from Vancouver to Anaheim California for what was supposed to be a wonderful trip to visit Disney. The kids talk of Disneyland often and we had planned a surprise visit just after school started to avoid the crowds and enjoy the festive Halloween decor. However, it did not turn out […]

Filed Under: Blog, California, United States

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Lindsay Nieminen author of Carpe Diem OUR way

Lindsay Nieminen

I help families travel boldly.

Whether that’s exploring Jordan’s epic sights, road-tripping through Central America, or finding adventure here at home in Canada, I believe kids don’t hold you back — they give you a better reason to go.

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When I’m not traveling, I’m likely driving someone to practice or running a food tour company in Amman.

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