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Real family trips from the middle of the map.

Three kids. One car. Endless adventure from Kansas City. Here's what's actually worth the drive, our must-haves, and what we'd skip next time.

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Hi, I'm Allyson

I'm a Kansas City-based mom of three, ages 3, 6, and 9, and this is where I write about the trips we actually take. No bucket lists, no "perfect family getaway" copy, just honest, specific reviews of what worked, what didn't, and what we'd do differently next time, from KC area outings to cabins in Colorado and beach houses on the Gulf.

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