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Archives for July 2012

Pushing Boundaries: Our Austin Lehman Montana Family Adventure

By Jody Halsted July 31, 2012

White Water Rafting on Yellowstone River

I love sharing our travel stories.  If I can change the way a single family travels- or even thinks about travel- then I’m happy.  And, most often, I am all about the do-it-yourself trip.  Part of the fun is planning your adventure, especially if your children are old enough to add their input and ideas.  […]

9 Comments · Filed Under: National Parks, Recommended Travel Products, USA · Tagged With: Adventure vacation, Austin Lehman, Fun for Kids, Hiking, Montana

Thankful

By Jody Halsted July 24, 2012

Fueling up at Kum & Go

We’ve been home from our big RV adventure for 2 weeks.  And I’m still absorbing everything we saw, the people we met and the activities we did, many of which I can honestly say I never thought we would do! The overarching theme I’m feeling is thankful. I’m thankful that there are such amazing sights […]

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Visit a Working Dairy in Ames, Iowa

By Jody Halsted July 17, 2012

Jersey Cow Sculpture at Iowa State University Dairy

If your children think milk comes from the dairy aisle at your local grocery, it may be time to make a trip to the ISU Dairy in Ames, Iowa.  The Dairy at Iowa State University The ISU Dairy is located just south of Ames and, while a part of the college, it is not state […]

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Kum & Go: Open When You Need Them

By Jody Halsted July 13, 2012

It’s nearly midnight. You’re tired. But you have to get gas one more time before you can get home. The roadside sign lists gas stations at the next exit.  Thankfully one of them is open…. Family Rambling® would like to thank Kum & Go for joining us on our RV Road Trip Adventure.  Their support […]

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Friday Finds: Helping Make Travel Easier and Less Expensive

By Jody Halsted July 13, 2012

Fiona and Shrek at ShrekFeast

 Friday Finds is your weekly spot for travel tips, money saving travel deals and travel contests to enter. Get Friday Finds delivered to your reader or inbox! Active Vacation? Shoes to Take You Anywhere We recently completed a very active vacation filled with hiking, bicycling and white water rafting.  It was amazing.  Also amazing was […]

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Everything You Need at Kum & Go

By Jody Halsted July 12, 2012

Sometimes you need the more basic things in life.  Thankfully you can track down a Kum & Go to get them…. And no, despite the pouting and tears we did not get the peace sign necklace.

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Kum & Go For Empty Tanks & Empty Tummies

By Jody Halsted July 11, 2012

Sometimes, no matter how well you plan, something messes it up.  Thank goodness Kum & Go was there when we almost ran out of gas in Wyoming!

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Friday Finds: Helping Make Travel Easier and Less Expensive

By Jody Halsted July 6, 2012

Friday Finds is your weekly spot for travel tips, money saving travel deals and travel contests to enter. Get Friday Finds delivered to your reader or inbox! Tips for Using Your Smartphone When Traveling Fun infographic with lots of helpful tips on how to use your smartphone while traveling. Lots of app suggestions to help […]

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How to Fill a Koolee at Kum & Go

By Jody Halsted July 5, 2012

Kum & Go Koolees are so cold and tasty.  But, if you fill them incorrectly, they can also be very (very) messy.  This is the correct way to fill a Kum & Go Koolee for maximum fill and minimum mess. Thanks to Kum & Go for partnering with Family Rambling on our RV Adventure!   […]

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Race for Milk at Kum & Go in Gretna, Nebraska

By Jody Halsted July 3, 2012

After hours of driving, there’s nothing better than stopping for gas where people are friendly- and don’t mind if you send your kids racing through their store! Apparently the $3.01 gas on Friday at the Gretna Kum & Go kept the station busy all day!

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