Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going
This post is a little hard to write, so bear with me. You might have noticed a dearth of posts in the past month or so. This is because I Continue Reading →
Category: Parenting
Kids In The City – Expedia’s Useful Tips For Family Travel This Summer
I love planning. I don’t like random email pitches from PR or product companies. Today the two worlds collide. That’s because Expedia pitched me something I ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT AND Continue Reading →
Dealing With Loud Kids On Airplanes – Some Tips You Might Not Like
Throughout the 4+ hour flight from LAX to Miami the two year old in seat 34E barely stopped letting the plane know her disgust. She didn’t have her own seat Continue Reading →
Grab Yourself A Star Chart Before Your Next Trip
Before you head out on your next gallivanting journey into the unknown world outside your borders, or even if you are heading off on a road trip vacation, do you Continue Reading →
For Kids Only: 5 Reason You Will Want To Travel To Distant Countries And 3 Tips To Trick Your Parents Into Taking You For Free – No Parents Allowed
Ok, Parents (and I say that with all respect, note the capital P) it’s time to hand the iPad/Laptop/Computer screen over to your kids for a bit. This post isn’t Continue Reading →
Do what you love…..and share it with your child
“I LOVE offroad driving, Daddy!” These words, spoken by my then three year old daughter, were the sweetest thing I could hear at that moment. That moment was the first Continue Reading →
Taking A Break From School To Learn About The World
There’s no wrong time of year to pull your children out of school and offer them the education of a lifetime in the heart of Africa. Continue Reading →
Sabrina’s First Snorkel In Mexico And Overcoming Fears
Sabrina was very excited to go snorkeling in Mexico last month. I was happy too, because I was worried her swimming ability would hold her back. (she’s comfortable in the Continue Reading →
Extend Your Holiday: Steal The Soap (Shampoo, Too!)
That’s right, I said it. Steal the soap. And the shampoo too. Personally, I usually draw the line at the little mending kits, though. I have enough of those for Continue Reading →
This Traveler’s Bookshelf Update
Since the beginning of the year I’ve added a few books to my bookshelf, mainly for travel. Some have been useful and some I tried, unsuccessfully, to return. Here’s a Continue Reading →
I Forgot To Tell My Daughter There Will Be Cats In Morocco
Planning a trip with my daughter in mind always changes my perspective before a trip. And that is the case with the upcoming trip to Africa as part of the Continue Reading →
Balancing Passion, Risk, Solitude and Family
Back before I got married and had a child, life seemed so simple. I was young, but not particularly reckless. I took chances, I drove too fast often and pushed Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day Sale At Hidden Creek Photo
Starting today and lasting until Mother’s Day, Hidden Creek Photography is offering 30% off all print and merchandise purchases! Prices on the site already reflect the 30% discount (this does Continue Reading →
Is Your Kid a WebRanger?
The new National Parks Service Webranger website is seriously cool. If you’re not sure what a Webranger is and if it’s legal in this country, let me explain; the National Continue Reading →