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Kid-approved: Monster Truck Tour at The Showcase of Citrus

January 24, 2018February 1, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

What checks all the boxes of a little boy’s dream, a science lesson, and an hour of fun?! The answer: A Monster Truck tour at The Showcase of Citrus in Central Florida. While researching things to do in the Orlando area, a friend recommended a family-friendly stop at The Showcase of Citrus. We didn’t know if time would allow, but then we found a Groupon to save on the Monster Truck tour. Once my husband saw the words “Monster Truck” …

Oh my G-O-S-H: A stay at LEGOLAND Beach Retreat Resort in Florida

January 16, 2018January 20, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

Anyone else’s kids know every single line from The LEGO Movie? Mine do! Last year while Mr. YT and I were painting rooms and fixing up the new house, the kids watched a LOT of movies! The LEGO Movie was on repeat, and in the previews, there’s a short commercial for LEGOLAND. This is where my kiddos became obsessed with the idea of visiting! They begged and pleaded and told us that LEGOLAND was the ONLY place they really, really, …

Traveling to Australia? Things to know before you go

January 6, 2018March 15, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

10 Things to Know Before Visiting Australia Australia has been near and dear to my heart since I spent a year as an exchange student Down Under. Since my time on Exchange, we’ve traveled to the country three times, this last time with our small children. During my time as a travel agent, I shared my knowledge of Australia with many, and here’s my advice on things you must know before visiting Australia. 1. Australia is bigger than you think …

A look back- the best and the worst of 2017

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

Looking back on the year behind is always a little cathartic. While I prefer to focus on the future, I know the past is what really shapes us! I thought I’d share some of the highs and lows of the past year, mostly from the realm of travel, but a few from our personal lives as well. Best of 2017 Visiting Marietta, Ohio on a press trip This was my first press trip and it will probably live on as being …

Fabulous food finds in Wayne County, Ohio

December 11, 2017March 31, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

As much as I want to consider myself a “foodie,” I’m more of a “see-food-and-eat-it” type of gal. But my trip to Wayne County had me considering the diversity of foods we enjoy in Ohio and eager to seek out more unique foods whilst traveling. Here’s a small taste (pun!) of the fabulous foods you can enjoy throughout Wayne County, Ohio. Try up to 300 kinds of soda Lehman’s Hardware is chockablock full of anything you could ever need. What …

Best Christmas gifts for the homeschool mom

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

Homeschool moms wear a lot of hats: teacher, principal, and curriculum advisor, not to mention their homemaking roles, financial advisor, etc. While that may create stress the other 364 days per year, on Christmas Day it means many more options for gifts! Here are my favorite Christmas gifts for the homeschool mom. Some for her, some to make homeschooling easier. The things she wants but won’t ask for! Read to the end for a fantastic giveaway just in time for …

Picking the Perfect Family Road Trip Vehicle

November 27, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

Sponsored post I didn’t formally mention it on the blog, but back in March we purchased a used 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. My 2005 Dodge Caravan was beginning to have a more issues than we wanted to deal with, and we decided that it was the proper time for a replacement. Mr. Yoder Toter and I had many lengthy discussions about getting an SUV versus sticking with a minivan. We spoke to friends and family about the pros and …

Travel smarter with Global Allianz

November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

Emergency Help Overseas Oh, the stories I could tell. Over the seven years I spent as a travel agent, I saw a number of trips interrupted or cancelled because of medical and family emergencies. The unthinkable happens – an appendix burst a few days before an international flight, a son passes away while cruising the Caribbean, or an epic snowstorm closes down an airport. (Yes, these all happened to my clients)! The most stressful? My own mother’s medical emergency while …

Holiday events within a 5-hour drive of Central Ohio

November 18, 2017April 9, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

I’ve spent the last 15 years within an hour of Columbus, Ohio, so I’m finding I’m ready to get out and explore more of my home and neighboring states. The Midwest (and Pennsylvania) enjoy a plethora of events to relish in Yuletide joy! Here’s a guide to Christmas & holiday displays, including light shows, festivals, and shopping opportunities. Ohio Ohio Girl Travels gives a rundown of Ohio’s Best Christmas Lights Displays. Clifton Mill is less than an hour’s drive from …

Eat, drink, and buy all the goods in Wooster, Ohio

November 14, 2017December 27, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

Things to do in downtown Wooster I grew up a meager 30 minutes from downtown Wooster, Ohio- Mr. Yoder and I even had our first date at the Wooster cinema! Yet, other than just passing through, I hadn’t been to Wooster in over 10 years! So when I was invited to Wooster to experience the small city as a travel blogger, my interest was piqued. I wondered, “What are we going to find to do in Wooster?” I’m overjoyed to …