Hello! Does your family love movies? After travel, seeing a movie together is one of our favorite family activities. When we want to be immersed in a blockbuster movie with a high-definition picture and digital sound, we head for the multiplex. When we want to spend quality time together, make memories and celebrate summer, we […]
Hello! Thinking about summer vacations? The first week of July is a great week for travel. It's nice and warm in most places, and it's fun to celebrate the 4th of July anywhere in the United States. Bonus: Independence Day is a school/work holiday for most, so we don't have to use as many precious […]
Hey there! Who else is itching for spring? Since my kids and my husband are tied to the traditional school schedule, Spring Break is our best opportunity to get out of town for a few days between Christmas and summer breaks. It's also a celebration. We love winter holidays and the abundance of winter sports close […]
Hey there! Is a hot air balloon ride on your bucket list? I jumped at the chance to ride in a hot air balloon when I visited Gallup, New Mexico last fall. I helped set up the balloon and then gently floated over red rock canyons, with panoramic views of the American Southwest. It was […]
Hello! Lodging can be one of the biggest expenses of a family vacation, and we like finding a good budget hotel where we can afford to stay longer and travel more often. When I learned that Extended Stay America offers complimentary full kitchens, breakfast, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and more, I was eager to try it […]
Seasons Greetings! I love to snuggle with a good book by the fireplace from Thanksgiving through the Christmas holidays, but after a few days at home, we get a little stir crazy during weekends and school breaks. When it is time to get out of the house, I choose holiday-themed destinations I know my kids will […]
Hello! When I tell my kids we are going to see fall leaves, they groan and quickly remind me how carsick they get. They think that a fall drive sounds like an arduous journey where mom and dad restrict the electronics and tell them to look out the window for hours. My ideal October outing is […]
Poet Dylan Thomas's memorable poem ends Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. While his poem focuses in living well before we die, for some reason I always think of this poem when I start seeing “Back to School” sales at Target. I want to rage against the […]
Hello! The 13 presidential libraries in the United States are perfect for families interested in studying history, particularly political history. Presidential libraries are more museums and archives than actual libraries, housing important documents and paperwork as well as memorabilia and artifacts from a president's term of service. Presidential libraries originated when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt […]
Hello! Looking for a fun, active, all-weather activity? Trampoline parks seem to be everywhere these days, and my kids love them. These springy playgrounds are a great way for families to have fun and burn calories, regardless of the weather outside. Our family visited Get Air in Kaysville, Utah. Here's what you need to know before you […]
