Author: Maria DiCicco

Published author of children's travel activity books "Scavenger Hunt Spain" and "Scavenger Hunt Japan", blogger of all things International Travel on Alwayspacktissues.com, and Travel Writer for multiple publications, Maria is a daughter, girl-mom, and also wife to a Spaniard. She is a karaoke wunderkind, natural born storyteller and creative writer. She’s a wine and gin enthusiast and charcuterie builder extraordinaire. Follow her travels on Instagram and at Alwayspacktissues.com
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Best Cabin Camping With Kids At Beautiful Florida Campgrounds Near Orlando

Forget tent camping, with all the gear schlepping and internet searches for “foil packet dinners”. It’s not quite glamping, but these affordable cabins in Florida near Orlando offer a different type of camping for the outdoor enthusiast. With comfortable lodgings, plumbing, and even sometimes kitchens, cabin camping with kids…

Free and Cheap Museums for Kids in Orlando for Thrifty Family Fun

Free and Cheap Museums for Kids in Orlando for Thrifty Family Fun

Let’s be honest, Saturday morning you wake up and tell your kids “we’re going to the museum today!” and the best response you may get is, “oh mannn!” Kid’s hear the word “museum” and think of dusty old artifacts and boring times. But after visiting many of these places…

“Bash & Brew” – One of the BEST Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops in Orlando

“Bash & Brew” – One of the BEST Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops in Orlando

Coffee shops with indoor playgrounds are a must have in any family-friendly city. Having recently visited and reviewed the kid-centric coffee spot “Oh Hey Cafe” on Lee Road, I felt like Orlando had previously been lacking cool spots for parents to hang with their kids in a cafe setting….

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Santa’s Little Helpers: Ways for Children to Help with Christmas at Home

Evergreen-scented bows and countless festive events adorn the holiday season with cheer and warmth. What better time to gather with family and friends than Christmas to show appreciation through gifting, feeding happy bellies with a feast, and saying goodbye to another year past with loved ones.  Of course, the…

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