I needed to get away for just a few days. Somewhere rich in natural beauty, good shopping, delicious food and low stress. Door County, Wisconsin fit the bill perfectly. Since this trip was spur of the moment, I turned to…
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When families aspire to expose their children to different cultures, many parents think this must involve global travel. However, international travel may not be within our budget, school and work constraints might prohibit long trips, or some families choose to wait until their children are older to travel abroad. Today I’d like to focus on another way to expose your children to a variety of diverse cultures, varying perspectives and lifestyles, and unique customs and traditions: I invite you to “think local.”
Before I had kids, a great vacation was a nice hotel with room service. Now that we have four kids, room service isn’t a great option if I’m trying to watch our pennies while traveling. I have found some great…
Niagara Falls Family Vacation We used to live in Toronto, and my hubby is from Buffalo, so I know the area well. If you want to stay near Niagara Falls, I would consider the Canadian side; it’s much nicer with…
Last summer, my kids and I participated in KaBoom!’s second annual Park-A-Day Challenge (now the Summer Playground Challenge). The goal of the challenge was to help KaBoom! create a national “Map of Play.” We visited over 50 parks in the…
Nothing beats a great family road trip; however some destinations are just a better option for folks with mobility issues. Whether it’s mom or dad in a wheelchair, junior in a stroller, or grandma who just needs to go a little slower, these road trip stops are great choices for the whole family – no matter what their ability level.