Adventures with Twins, Cystic Fibrosis + a Food Allergy
Great Britain is one of our around the world units for fourth grade. There are a lot of reasons for this, including the wide amount of global history that was impacted by Great Britain expansion, but my kids are part English and that was my …
If you visit our home, our family travel memories are all around you. Photos are blown up on the walls. Albums from recent family travels are in baskets close to the couch. There are posters of our favorite places down the hall. We love going …
New York City is one of the most exciting places to visit for Thanksgiving. You get the city at it’s best. The Macy’s Parade. Colorful Fall leaves (if you’re lucky). A peek at the Christmas season splendor. With so many options though, what do you …
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade may be truthfully one of the least child friendly events in New York City. But wait, you’re thinking! There are balloons and floats and confetti and bands and clowns! How can that not be child friendly. I’m with you there …
When I think of a Children’s Museum the same things usually come to mind. A pretend play area. Maybe an art area. A pretend store. Usually some sort of water play. The New Children’s Museum will have you questioning all of those assumptions. The New …
San Diego is a great place for families. The sunny, warm climate means they can be outside all the time. The whole city basically sits on an endless string of beaches. There are fun museums and parks and SeaWorld. It is full of fun kid …
Iceland is often talked about in superlatives. It is the coolest place. The most extraordinary vacation. This unique, amazing destination. Could it possibly live up to the hype? The other thing I knew about Iceland beforehand was that natural dangers seem to lurk everywhere. The …
Brussels, Belgium was a quick day trip for us from Paris, France. When we decided to go to Paris, France with our kids for the Women’s World Cup we wanted to visit at least one new to us place while we were in Europe. Brussels …
Paris is one of my favorite places to visit. How can you not love Paris? The history. The beauty. The food. I wasn’t sure what my kids would think though. And I wasn’t sure what I would feed my son with the severe dairy allergy. …
San Francisco is one of those American cities you know about no matter where you grow up. With its Golden Gate Bridge, rich history and quirky things like cable cars and the “painted ladies” made famous in homes across the country, San Francisco is a …