The Secret Limo, the Letters, and Lady Liberty

All about our trip to NYC + a Canva travel itinerary template

Some trips are about more than just the places you visit—they're about celebrating milestones, making lifelong memories, and being with people you love. That's exactly what our trip to New York City was for Tyler and Caroline's 10th birthday.

This trip has become a tradition for our family: a special getaway when each of our kids turns ten. It’s a chance to step away from the usual routines, embrace a little adventure, and, most importantly, make time to truly celebrate them. Below, I’m sharing our entire itinerary — what we did, where we ate, where we stayed — and how we splurged on some things and majorly saved on others. Plus a few no cost ways I made the trip extra-special for them AND a Canva template for you if you’d like to make your own fun travel itinerary. Read the story below, then jump to the bottom for my recs in list (and linked) form. (You know me, lists are my love language).