I’m kind of a procrastinator when it comes to planning my kids’ summer breaks. Each year I tell myself I’ll schedule a variety of camps that will enrich and entertain them while occupying all their free time. Giving them lasting memories of a summer spent doing fun scheduled activities so no one utters the words […]
Ready or not, summer has arrived… and with it comes barbecue season. Outdoor parties are a great way to celebrate the season with friends and family, and they also provide the perfect excuse to do some fun craft projects. While barbecues are usually casual affairs, that doesn’t mean that you can’t add a few unique […]
During my first pregnancy, I was nervous about what would happen to my body and how painful labor would actually be. You could say that I had some first-time jitters about the whole experience and so my mother suggested that I hire a doula. I had no idea what a doula was at the time […]
Let me be honest, I don’t look like one of those moms who has her act together at the airport. You know who I mean: That woman strutting through B terminal with a fresh blow-out, pulling a roller suitcase that works, while two well-behaved children walk swiftly behind her, each carrying his or her own […]
When we’re away from the kids, we have a chance to reconnect with who we were before they showed up.
Instead of being disappointed when it rains, we think of it as an adventure.
As a new mom that traveled frequently I ran into a lot of expectations—and judgments—from other people.
Is it just me, or is it a given that you get sick the moment you step on a plane?
We love traveling to these hot spots when the conditions are a little less than perfect. It means we shell out less $$ and encounter less crowds.
Flying freaks me out, so I make sure I bring items that help me to relax as much as possible while en route to my destination.
#12: Mark your luggage with a “fragile” sticker. I have a friend that does this and her bag always comes out of the luggage belt first.
When I’m traveling with my kids in cramped quarters, I need all the help I can get to relax and get some sleep.
