Our nearly-free getaway to Tampa plus tips on if you go For the past two years, Mr. Yoder and I have been fortunate enough to visit Tampa, Florida for his birthday weekend. This would not have been possible without the little hobby we call “travel hacking” which provided us with free flights (just paid $22.40 …
TRIP REPORT: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay winter getaway and review Read More »
Yes, you read that right! We’ve flown to New Orleans, Florida x3, Ireland, London, Canada, and Texas and paid only a few dollars in taxes. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg, we’ve also saved thousands on flights to Australia, too! By the end of this article you, too, will understand how to use …
Our family hasn’t paid for a flight in six years – Here’s how you can, too! Read More »
When The Shawshank Redemption premiered in 1994, I was only 10 years old. My older brother enjoyed watching the movie and I always watched, too (thankfully it was the made-for-TV version- oye!!). While the Shawshank Redemption didn’t excel at the Box Office, it did become a cult classic. I remember touring the Ohio State Reformatory back …
Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’ – Running the Shawshank Hustle in Mansfield, Ohio Read More »
The Nutcracker Village in Steubenville is everything it’s cracked up to be! Ok, enough with the puns! In all seriousness, we loved our visit to see the Nutcrackers in Steubenville. My kids thought mom was a bit crazy for driving 2.5 hours to see some wooden figures, but in the end, they agreed that the …
Nutty for Nutcrackers at the Steubenville Ohio Nutcracker Village (2023) Read More »
Enjoy a family-friendly evening enjoying Christmas lights in North Central Ohio Our family loves looking at Christmas lights! It’s a fun and memorable way to spend an evening once the winter darkness sets in. There’s something special about driving around together on a dark evening — and viewing Christmas lights allows us to get out …
The best Christmas lights in Mansfield, Ohio (2022) Read More »
Visiting Moonville Tunnel is a curious roadtrip to make while visiting Southeastern Ohio. Located near Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest, finding Moonville Tunnel is definitely an adventure. Gravel roads and a lack of cell phone service add to the mystery and lore of the area! What’s the story behind Moonville Tunnel? The …
Haunted or not? Visiting Moonville Tunnel in Southeast Ohio Read More »
What to budget and where to find a last-minute package deal *This is NOT a sponsored post, but does contain affiliate links.* My last trip to Niagara Falls was two weeks before Mr. Yoder and I said our vows! Visiting the falls in the middle of summer with my parents and 5 of my best …
The Hocking Hills tipi (teepee) creates a fun family adventure If you’ve been around YTB for any time, you know that I’m a sucker for unique lodging and unforgettable experiences! I couldn’t think of anything better to check off both boxes than sleeping in a tipi in Ohio’s Hocking Hills. The tipis (or teepees) are …
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