My kids love pasta, so I’m always looking for ways to let them eat it without too much concern. After all, it’s a staple of most kids’ diets, but everything that goes into our body must be properly considered. I’m happy when I find restaurants that go out of their way to take healthy methods […]
Planning a Family Weekend in Wine Country
A family weekend in Wine Country sounds like a bit of a misnomer, but I’m a firm believer that you can take kids anywhere – it just takes planning, compromise, and a bit of balance. Luckily there is so much to do in Sonoma County, California to make the whole family happy. Less than an […]
Finding Adventure Along the Alabama Gulf Coast
With 32 miles of white sand beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast obviously remains a favorite for beach vacations. And, during our recent visit, we certainly spent our fair share of time in the sand and surf, building sand castles and playing in the waves. However, we also discovered that the Alabama Gulf Coast is much […]
Inspiration at Jack Sisemore’s RV Museum in Amarillo, TX
Jack Sisemore lives and breathes RVs. As my family and I toured his RV Museum in Amarillo, Texas, he recalled his 25+ years of collecting, restoring, servicing, and selling RVs, his passion for the glory days of road tripping, and his own yearly family RV trips from Texas all the way up to Maine. The […]
A Budget Trip to Kauai
Kauai is the fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands. Its land area encompasses roughly 552 square miles and only 3% of the island is developed for commercial and residential use. It also happens to be a very desirable place to visit for families, but some people are deterred because it’s potentially an expensive trip. […]
Rainy Day Fun in Chattanooga
It happens to the best of us. You plan, you wait, you pack up and head to your family vacation destination only to find that it’s raining. So, if you find yourself in Chattanooga with the kids, and they want to go out and play – where to go? One of the first places I […]
Spending Mother’s Day at FIG & OLIVE Meatpacking
In honor of Mother’s Day, FIG & OLIVE Meatpacking in New York City is offering a Mother’s Day special on Sunday, May 10th. My mom and I were recently invited to sample the menu in lieu of the special and I’m not lying when I say that our mouths were literally salivating at every bite. I had been to the […]
Central Florida: Beyond The Theme Parks
Most people head to Central Florida with one thought in mind: visiting the area’s many theme parks. But in Central Florida’s Polk County, you will find more than just the kids’ favorite characters or thrill ride. Just 15 to 20 minutes from Orlando, this convenient locale offers quality entertainment of its own within close proximity […]
Exploring Central Oregon
When people think of Oregon, they may think of Portlandia and Portland’s quirky “weirdness,” but there is actually so much to do in Oregon for families. From the lush Columbia River Valley to the gorgeous coast to the scenic Mt. Hood Area, it could take weeks or months to explore it all. Last summer, we […]
Family Dining In the Poconos
While on a recent trip to the beautiful Poconos in the Pennsylvania mountains, we stopped at a restaurant somewhat unique to the area. While most of the restaurants we saw in the area were more “American” or had a deli or diner feel, Desaki was not only great cuisine, but also a fun family dining […]