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Living Like Laura in DeSmet, South Dakota

By Jody Halsted May 19, 2020

I can remember reading the ‘Little House’ books by Laura Ingalls Wilder over and over again as a child growing up in southwest Iowa. I never tired of Laura’s stories of life on the western frontier. And though I knew Laura’s story was (mostly) true it never occurred to me that I could visit the places […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: USA · Tagged With: camping, Children's Museum, family travel, Farm, Fun for Kids, history, South Dakota

Out From Killarney

By Jody Halsted May 5, 2008

Since I had been to Killarney and County Kerry previously I had things in mind that I wanted to share with my family. And, of course, there were many things we didn’t do. These are just a few other activities close to Killarney. Ring of Kerry The Iveraugh peninsula is probably the most traveled area […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Driving, Ireland · Tagged With: County Kerry, Dingle, Fun for Kids

Otherworldly: Badlands National Park in South Dakota

By Jody Halsted August 7, 2019

Big Horn Sheep in Badlands National Park, South Dakota

As I tried to imagine westward settlers viewing this area for the first time, all I could think was that to many it would seem that the flat, grassy prairie gave way to an otherworldly landscape of buttes and bluffs filled with animals they had never seen before.

4 Comments · Filed Under: National Parks, USA · Tagged With: Badlands, camping, Fun for Kids, Hiking, National Parks, South Dakota

Safety Tat – A Review and Giveaway

By Jody Halsted July 1, 2009

I’ve been a fan of Safety Tat since I first found out about them last August. My girls love to wear them, they are cute and fun and they give me a little piece of mind. Recently Safety Tat came out with new designs in their Quick Stick Write-On tats: Super cute, yes? We received […]

21 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products · Tagged With: Fun for Kids, products, Safety

Safety Tat Savings!

By Jody Halsted July 6, 2009

Justa few days left to get your 15% savings at Safety Tat on orders of $15 or more! Offer expires July 10, 2009. Simply enter code HaveKidWillTravel at checkout (type as seen, no spaces!) Click the image below to be taken directly to the website! And don’t forget to enter my contest to win a […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: Fun for Kids, products, Safety

6 Spring Break Getaways for Your Family

By Jody Halsted February 20, 2018

Bronc Riding at the National Cowgirl Museum, Fort Worth

This post contains affiliate links and a product review. Please know that I only share products that I personally use and really like. Purchases made through this website do not cost you extra, but they do help support the maintenance of Family Rambling. With cabin fever really beginning to set in, it’s no wonder that many families […]

14 Comments · Filed Under: Family Travel, Travel, USA · Tagged With: Boston, Fun for Kids, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Texas, Travel Resources

Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

By Jody Halsted March 26, 2008

Glendalough is about two hours south of the Dublin airport. Gleann dá locha literally means the ‘Glen of the two lakes’ as the ancient monastic community lies in a beautiful valley in the middle of the Wicklow Mountains. If you are heading to Glendalough from Dublin I highly recommend researching directions online as we used […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Driving, hotel, Ireland · Tagged With: County Wicklow, Dublin, eating, Fun for Kids, Glendalough, Hiking, history, OPW Heritage Cards, Round Tower

Backyard Safari Outfitters Gear Makes Your Backyard an Adventure!

By Jody Halsted June 23, 2010

Backyard Safari Outfitters Gear

A few weeks ago I received a rather large box that weighed surprisingly little.  Now, days when we receive packages are kind of like Christmas, so my girls were excited.  They were even more excited when the box actually contained something for them.  Inside were three items from Backyard Safari Outfitters courtesy of Team Mom. […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products · Tagged With: camping, Fun for Kids

Of Kids and Waterparks

By Jody Halsted August 20, 2013

Waterpark of America

Back before we had kids, my husband and I took his 11-year-old nephew on a road trip through South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana.  We saw incredible sights…  Devils Tower, Little Big Horn, Mount Rushmore, Wall Drug…  but his favorite part of the trip?  The hotel swimming pools. Really??? Doug and I were astounded and were […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: hotel, Hotels and Lodging, Resort · Tagged With: Fun for Kids, hotels, Minnesota, Minnesota, Texas, Texas, Travel Resources, waterparks, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells

Plymouth, Massachusetts: History Comes Alive

By Jody Halsted June 1, 2009

Even though Plymouth, Massachusetts was only half an hour from our rental house in Scituate we waited until our time in Massachusetts was almost at an end before visiting. Mainly because Plimoth Plantation didn’t open until the end of March, but more than that, we really wanted some nice, warm weather. Thankfully the Saturday we […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: USA · Tagged With: eating, Farm, folk park, Fun for Kids, history, Massachusetts, play area, Plymouth, South Shore

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