Our Very Favorite Podcasts for Kids
We love podcasts for kids, especially while driving in the car. Podcasts are great for road trips and travel or just a day at home hanging out. Check out these podcasts for kids that we absolutely...
View Article6 Travel Tips for Kids Who Love Sports
What do you do with active kids who love sports when you also want to travel together? How do you help them stay active and expend some energy while on the road? Check out these fun tips for traveling...
View ArticleScavenger Hunt for Kids
If you’re looking for a simple, free, fun and zero waste activity with your family, this is definitely a new go-to on our list. It’s also a great way to learn to love where you live. Have you tried a...
View Article6 Reasons We Chose Not To Lease An Electric Car
An electric car sounds like the obvious eco-friendly vehicle alternative. But is it really as “green” as we might initially think? When we weighed the pros and cons, we weren’t convinced enough to...
View ArticleKicking Off Summer Travel in Park City, Utah
We have a pretty crazy travel summer this year due to a series of family events all falling around the same time. Unlike much of our regular travel, most of our boondoggles this summer don’t include...
View ArticleFlexible Itineraries For Family Travel with Kids
Family travel can get stressful. Kids flip from lovely to grumpy in minutes, and a change in plans can feel like a royal disaster. However, incorporating a bit of flexibility and downtime into family...
View ArticleVisiting Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
How do we encourage everyone to value the beautiful lands of our Earth? Maybe a shift in the words we use could begin to change the way we think about the dirt, rock, water, and air around us. Living...
View ArticleSix Days in Beautiful Banff National Park
Banff National Park is a bounty of beauty. We just scratched the surface, and I can’t wait to go back. Here’s a little run down of ideas for beginner hikers to explore and enjoy Banff National Park....
View ArticleBeginner Tips for Planning a Vacation to a National Park
Getting ready for your first trip to a National Park? Check out these beginner tips to make sure you’re on the right track and will fully enjoy your adventure. I took my first trip to a national park...
View Article4 Ways To Get Kids Hooked On Audiobooks
This story was produced in partnership with Duracell. All opinions are mine alone. #DuracellOptimumBrandPartner Once upon a time, audiobooks were boring. Today, however, there are so many mediums to...
View ArticlePlan An Awesome Family Vacation in San Diego
We visit San Diego just about every year to visit family and have found many great things to do during our vacation (thanks in large part to the local secrets from my sisters who live there). If...
View ArticleOur Very Favorite Podcasts for Kids
We love podcasts for kids, especially while driving in the car. Podcasts are great for road trips and travel or just a day at home hanging out. Check out these podcasts for kids that we absolutely...
View ArticleOne Simple Way To Help Kids Connect With Nature
How often do you just let your kids explore nature and relish in its beauty? Try this simple trick to help kids connect with nature. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to help kids connect...
View ArticleHow To Find Hiking Trails Wherever You Are
Do you ever set out to hike with family or friends but don’t know how to find hiking trails in your area? I’ve definitely had trouble knowing where to find hiking trails, both near our home and when...
View ArticleFun Things To Do In Lake Placid
Have you visited Lake Placid, New York? It might not be at the top of your bucket list, but Lake Placid made for a wonderful vacation. We visited for four days with another family who also had two boys...
View ArticleHow To Use The Library | Visit The Library While Traveling With Kids
A few weeks ago, my nine-year-old son and I were out of town for a couple of his hockey games. We have more than five hours between games. We were too far away to return home but didn’t travel far...
View ArticleA Slow & Low-Key Week in Minnesota with Family
Each year, my sisters and I travel to Minnesota from various corners of the country to meet up at our parents’ house and spend time together for the Christmas holiday. A few days ago, we returned home...
View Article20 Travel Tips for Active Kids Who Love Sports
What do you do with active kids who love sports when you also want to travel together? How do you help them stay active and expend some energy while on the road? Check out these fun travel tips with...
View ArticleAn Honest + Unpaid Review of the Gabb Watch
Have you heard of the Gabb Watch for kids? We’ve got one for our boys, and it’s been a great safe alternative to more traditional smartphones and devices. Read on for a full review of the Gabb Watch to...
View ArticleSustainable Family Travel | Flying vs. Driving vs. Staying Home
Planning family travel and feeling ambivalent about the carbon footprint of your trip? Wondering if it’s better to drive, fly, or stay home? Read on while I break down more information about the carbon...
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