Sometimes I’m really glad I’m not a celebrity. Let me explain. When photos surfaced a few years ago of both Suri Cruise, 5 at the time, and Harper Beckham, 4 at the time, sporting pacifiers like they were the latest fashion accessory, the press went wild. Doctors weighed in on the demerits of pacifier use […]
When my husband and I moved to Minnesota, we knew that a lot of travel was in our future if we wanted to see our families regularly. Instead of hauling a week’s worth of clothes and toiletries back and forth across the midwest multiple times a year, we’ve worked out a pretty good method that […]
Your favorite cocktail, in an ice pop. Because why should your kids have all the fun?
Life has a way of pulling families in a hundred different directions, but Florida is always there to bring us back together. Between the miles of incredible beaches for playing and relaxing, thrilling amusement parks suitable for kids of any age, diverse cityscapes big and small to explore, professional sports teams to cheer on , […]
The Hawaiian island of Oahu is home to Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, Kailua, the North Shore, and is a tropical destination for many families each year. My husband and our oldest son recently had the privilege of visiting Honolulu and its surrounding areas. Before our visit, we did our research to find the lodging and activities that […]
This year, my family decided that we would not be going on our annual family vacation. Part of that decision was because of money, but a larger part was because just planning a vacation is flipping stressful. Sometimes, I feel more anxious after a vacation, which is counterproductive. So, this year, we’re taking a staycation […]
I don’t know about you, but the very first time I went to a big theme park with my kids, I thought it would be a good idea to hop on Pinterest and get all the tips and tricks for making sure our trip was super successful. And, suddenly, I felt like I was going […]
I was 10 years old the first time I visited Walt Disney World. I remember being in absolute awe as we walked down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. The colors, the sounds, the characters—each sight more exciting than the last. In the eyes of a child, the park was a never-ending land of excitement […]
When the kids are little, you get used to starting your Disney vacation days at dawn and heading home from the parks well before bedtime. Then they get older, and you start to wonder: What is there to do after dark? Luckily for your whole family, there is an abundance of activities everyone can enjoy, […]
On Christmas morning, as present-opening wound down, my daughter spied two more packages under the tree, tucked in the back. The wrapping paper was grey with red and black plaid moose. A metallic red ribbon encircled each package. The last gifts of Christmas. Inside the boxes, my children found t-shirts, a guidebook, and an itinerary for […]
Peace in the backseat is possible with this list of must-haves.
#4. Avoid crowds by doing the opposite of what everyone else is doing.
