In June and July I took my 11- and 14-year-old sons Teddy and Tommy on a large, looping road trip from Delaware to Wisconsin and back again. Over nearly three weeks we drove 2400 miles, rode the ferry across Lake Michigan, drove in and, listened to Books 1 and 2 of the Harry Potter series, and ate innumerable French fries. For a week in the middle my husband Matt joined us as we hung out with his
family; but the rest of the time I was solo parenting (and driving). In a few instances on this journey I was given discounted stays or complimentary tickets to attractions, either by invitation or because I asked. This was true of our first stop, Capon Resort where we stayed for three nights. You can always count on me to tell you when I’ve gotten something for cheap or free and to also share my honest opinions and stories.
