Greyson and I jetted out to Seattle for a quick getaway this winter. One of my college girlfriends was having a baby and my other college bestie called and said...
I went to Mexico for a week with four kids under three. Sounds like the beginning of a dramatic, cautionary tale, right? It might seem like it at first, but...
The older my kids get, the more I look for opportunities to keep them off of their phones and social media. Its seems the lure of the phone is almost...
There really is nothing better than the feeling the holidays bring. You know how the song goes, “all is calm, all is bright.” Yet, such calm usually goes out the...
You climb into your vehicle. The kids are strapped in and you are praying that they sleep for at least half of your four-hour journey. As you back out of...
My husband and I love to go camping. He’s an Eagle Scout. I’ve been a happy camper since I was a kid, back when my little brother would “steamroll” with...
I don’t do “alone.” I am a middle child, never without a sibling to antagonize. I am a serial dater, finding myself in a relationship pretty much continuously since I...
Adventure is an understatement when it comes to family trips. Whether you are driving cross-country, flying to your destination, or arriving by any other method, bringing a family along is...
Let’s face it. Traveling with kids can be a nightmare. What you envision as a magical experience can quickly go up in flames… not to mention all the preparation, planning,...
Last year I shared My Secret to a Silent Car with Young Kids. In case you missed it, my secret is those glorious listening gems known as audiobooks. My love...
{Photo credit: Sarah Elizabeth Photography} In just a few days, we will celebrate my daughter’s fifth birthday while I will silently be celebrating the fifth anniversary of becoming “Mom.” This...
March is here and that means it’s Spring Break time!! Our family tries to escape the Minnesota winter and enjoy a little beach vacation each year. I love everything about...
Since becoming a mom, I’ve become a pretty loyal homebody. However, that hasn’t made me immune to catching the travel itch. I love a change of scenery. We started this year...
