Tips for a Successful Family Road Trip

One of my most memorable summer vacations

was spent in the back of an RV touring the country

I was 9 years old

and by the time school resumed 

I had visited 15 of the 50 (United) States

Talk about a road trip!

(fast forward 33 years)

I still hold many fond memories from that trip

and now take time to form new memories 

while back on the road

-------------------------------------

Our crew recently gassed up our

vehicle and took TWO weekend road trips

Here are our tips for a successful adventure...

The Gardner Family

"The Family w/ Teens"

First of all...

Road trips are NOT for the faint of heart!

(in the words of my dad)

"You got to have your mind right"

because certain determining factors,

can cause road trips to feel like

grueling

exhausting

beautifully slow

and tiresome adventures

But if you think you're ready

and you have a destination in mind?

Go ahead and make it a road trip!

------------------------------

Los Angeles to Sacramento

(approx. 384 miles)

Travel Tip:

Get on the road early

(preferably before the sun rises)

because nothing puts a damper on a road trip like LA traffic!

Travel Tip:

Plan for comfort taking into consideration

the location and duration of the trip

Water

Snacks
Entertainment

are all important to consider

as well as dressing in loose, comfortable clothing
(and kicking off your shoes if you are the backseat driver)

Enjoy the journey and the destination

and before you know it, you will have arrived!

Campus Tour and Photo Shoot

Sacramento State Homecoming Game

Sac State-49   Montana- 22 (final)

Travel Tip:

If you are 5 hours or more away from home
(or your final destination)

Check into a hotel and spend the night!!

You will wake refreshed and ready to snap
a few morning photos before you hit the road again

more tips next time

as we take another family road trip!

click here

(find more Family Adventures here)

"Road to 50" Travel Adventures (Martha's Vineyard)

It is a blessing to celebrate a milestone birthday
and our featured traveler proves that

(whether home or abroad)

it is even greater when shared
with the ones you love!

--------------------------------

The Schaffer Family

featuring
"The Doctor"
------------------------------

We cannot end the month
without saying...

Happy Birthday!

Photo Cred: Philicia Scott

Thanks again for sharing your
"Road to 50" Travel Adventures

It's been a fun ride!!

Bora Bora
New Zealand
Australia
Niagara Falls

culminating the "birthday adventures"
with a girls' trip to...

Martha's Vineyard

"Dr. Thelma" w/ her "Louise"

Photo Cred: Tim Johnson

Seven miles from the coast of Massachusetts

plan your trip to the vineyard

Use your visit to reconnect with friends

through the context of history and culture

Inkwell Beach

Thrill or chill, and discover
more things to do


before catching a film
at the...

Historic Strand Theatre

Renovated and re-opened 2015

early the next morning
take a ride to remind you...

"A ship is always safe at the shore,
but that is not what it is built for"

-Albert Einstein

and...

no matter how rocky the sea of life gets,
there is a friend to hold you through it all

So thank God for 50 years
(or however many)...

grab your bestie and go!!

(find more Family Adventures here)

Your First Flight... with ShaRhonda Rose

Life is about
a continual

learning
growing

knowing

a continual

facing of fears
trying new things
overcoming obstacles

allowing God

to both show and prove that not only
does He hold the whole world in His Hand

He also
holds us

-----------------------------

Introducing...

ShaRhonda Rose

"Overcame the Fear of Flying"

Have a fear of flying?

This traveler just conquered hers!
(follow her journey)

She says...

"I was ultimately more excited about
where I was going versus the fear.

This woman's got her wings,
and she's gonna fly"

First stop?

Day 1

The Creation Museum

Ready to conquer your first flight?

Travel Tip:

-Start with a shorter flight
-Choose your destination with purpose

the promise of someone/something special waiting for you on the other side
promotes the release of dopamine (a natural brain-boosting hormone)

thus producing a rewarding and calming effect

Thank the Lord!

She says...

"This museum brings a tangible element to
what we have read and learned in our Bibles."

For the invisible things of Him from the
creation of the world are clearly seen in
the things that are made... Romans 1:20

creationmuseum.org



Day 2

The Ark Encounter

Need to overcome a fear?

She says...

"Prayer (lots of prayer)"

The entire process actually boosted my faith,
and became a domino effect in my relationship with Christ...

another prayer answered
another testimony!

Up Next...

A look back at her
year-long journey to get here!

(find more Family Adventures here)

Face Your Fear of Flying (w/ ShaRhonda Rose)

The world is full of

beauty

intrigue

adventure

and there are so many things

to both see and do

But when fear tries to hold you back?

You MUST take time to...

address it

confront it

face it

because only then

will you learn to cope

and/or completely conquer it!

------------------------------------

ShaRhonda Rose

"Overcame the Fear of Flying"



She says...

Thank you Jesus!
I overcame a fear that I can say "I had"

(past tense)

meaning...

Ya gurl is over it!  

Have apprehension or anxiety about flying?

ShaRhonda Rose suggests...

-studying, praying, reading
-creating a vision board
-replacing fear with facts

(in order to)

-step onto the airplane armed with
knowledge, strength, and courage!

The key to facing fear begins with taking one (single) step at a time...

"Courage is not the absence of fear,

but the triumph over it"

-Nelson Mandela

She says...

In my mind I saw myself traveling all over the world,
but was afraid to get on the plane y'all. 

So (for years) I allowed fear to hold me back
from what I wanted most, and was missing
out on some amazing experiences. 

Not anymore!!

This woman's got her wings, and she's gonna fly

Up next...

She's sharing photos from her first trip!

(find more Family Adventures here)

Introducing ShaRhonda Rose...

Our newest traveler
refuses to allow anything

(including a fear of flying)

to

hinder her
stop her
slow her down

Her journey will inspire you
and provide a glimpse of how to

challenge yourself
face your fears

and completely
conquer them!

------------------------------------

Introducing...

ShaRhonda Rose

"Overcame the Fear of Flying"

Follow along on her adventures

and watch her conquer the fear of flying!

Face Your Fear of Flying
Your First Flight With ShaRhonda Rose
Fall Favorites and a Field Trip
Learning to Let Go (Sky Lantern Release)

(and meet the other members of our family)

Rent a Mansion For Your Next Family Trip (w/ LaShae)

Planning a getaway
with extended family?

Skip the hotel,
fancy restaurants,
expensive excursions

and just
SPEND TIME

together!

Here's how...

--------------------------------

LaShae

"The Single Mom"

Photo Cred: Ashley Amber

Bringing multiple generations of your family together
does not (necessarily) require extended travel

in fact

connecting with your loved ones
starts with three simple planning details

time
location
destination

Los Angeles to Scottsdale, Arizona
(approx. 389 miles)



Traveler's Tip:

Skip the hotel
and rent an entire house

(using airbnb)

Our featured traveler and her family managed
to get all FOUR generations together under one roof!

Photo Courtesy Villa Vista

Once your entire family has gathered under one roof

utilize the kitchen and prepare a meal together!

Day 1

Fish Fry

Fried Fish and spicy Shrimp Boil

w/ corn and red potatoes

Day 2

BBQ

make your plate

laugh

share stories

reminisce

(while giving God thanks for)

one generation...

two generation...

three generation...

four...

proving no matter
how near or far we have traveled

the measure of our strength is
found in the time we spend together!

--------------------------------

speaking of strength...

Check out her new show!!!

(find more Family Adventures here)