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Enchanted by Evansville – Family Travel Guide to Evansville, Indiana

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

Things to do in Evansville, Indiana The marketing slogan for Evansville, Indiana is “E is for Everyone.” After spending a few days in this Ohio River city, I see why Evansville IS a great destination for all ages, especially those that travel with the family. Here’s my guide of things to do in Evansville, IN; what to see, eat, and where to stay. You should plan to spend at least 2-3 days in Evansville, any less and you’ll feel very …

Sheraton Vistana Resort – a review of this 2-bedroom suite near Disney World

April 20, 2018May 1, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

When planning a winter getaway to Florida, we weren’t sure where we should stay! We didn’t want to travel too far from Legoland, but we also wanted a place with some amenities. We also like our time alone and wanted a 2-bedroom suite. Beach weather was iffy, so we chose to stay in Central Florida and center ourselves around all of the major attractions- Universal, Disney World, and the like. Sheraton Vistana Resort checked off every single one of our …

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 …

5 things to do in Sandusky, Ohio with kids

September 28, 2017March 16, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

Sandusky, Ohio is a small city on the shores of Lake Erie that has a ton to offer families! Sandusky is well-known as the home to Cedar Point, but most people spend a day on the rollercoasters and then leave town (raised hand here). However, there’s so many reasons to stay and play in Sandusky. Here are my suggestions of 5 things to do in Sandusky, Ohio with kids! #1 Enjoy top notch museums I would not have thought of Sandusky, …

48 hours of family-friendly fun in Fort Wayne

June 29, 2017April 9, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

Your weekend guide to Fort Wayne with kids New York, Chicago, Nashville- these cities come to mind when thinking of a long weekend with which to take the kids along. Fort Wayne? Well, it wasn’t on my radar and most likely hasn’t made its way to yours. However, for the Midwest traveler, it’s definitely worth the trip! Not only is Fort Wayne close-to-home, but it’s very clean and manageable for young ones. Here’s how to spend 48 hours in family-friendly …

Touring Lafayette Cemetery and the Garden District of New Orleans

June 9, 2017October 30, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

Plus tips for traveling with children When planning our trip to New Orleans, I was most excited to read about Lafayette Cemetery and the Garden District. The architecture of antebellum homes coupled with one of the city’s oldest cemeteries made my traveling heart giddy! (Some background: When I was a young girl my dad started selling monuments (i.e. tombstones). On our travels, we went through just about EVERY CEMETERY known to man. While this was an annoying chore as a kid, …

Planning a family-friendly getaway to Petoskey, Michigan

May 23, 2017March 21, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

I’ve been eager to visit Northern Michigan for the past few years and it just hasn’t fit into our schedule. However, I’ve started planning a getaway to the Petoskey area, in hopes that once I have it all planned out, getting it on the calendar won’t be so difficult. Here are some of my ideas for a family-friendly weekend getaway to Petoskey, Michigan. There’s definitely not a lack of things to do in Northern Michigan! Petoskey, Michigan is located 35 miles …

A visit to Avery Island- the home of Tabasco

May 20, 2017February 28, 2018 by YoderToterBlog

What happens when an epic storm system ruins your plans of gallivanting around plantations like a Southern Belle, er, Midwesterner? And your husband says, “Well, is there anything to the west of us? Anything we could go see?” And then he hears the two words that men (and women) around the world find as sweet nothings… TABASCO SAUCE? Even if our morning started with a tornado warning and a panic-stricken wife, Mr. Yoder Toter ended his day in the pure …

2017 Travel Bucket List

January 17, 2017March 6, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

Where I want to go this year. 2016 was a year of big travel and big changes for our family. We traveled Down Under in January and moved an hour away from our home of 7 years just two days after Christmas. Now that the boxes are unpacked we’re settled in to our new city (kinda) – I wanted to share with the world our travel plans for 2017. (Our 2016 Travel Bucket List) Ohio Toledo Zoo & Aquarium + Oak …