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New Year’s Travel Challenge!

Is it just me, or did 2015 just fly by?  The Rolling Stones are full of it with that whole, “Time is on my side” talk.   Seriously though, every year seems to go by faster and faster, the older I get?  Speaking of getting old.  I was trolling a popular social media website, and… Read more »

Why Star Wars is Family Magic!

  In case you didn’t know, a new Star Wars movie was released in movie theater’s on December 18th (yes that was sarcasm).  I have no qualms admitting that I am a Star Wars fan.  “Fan”, being short for “Fanatic” pretty much sums up my passion for everything that took place a long time ago,… Read more »

Family Friendly Tap House

If you’re a parent or grandparent, you probably understand how important it is to get food into your hungry child’s belly before the meltdowns begin.  And believe my when I tell you, that my kids can go from adorable to Hangry in a cosmic second.  So, when I’m out and about with my son and… Read more »

12 Tips when Flying with Kids

12 tips when flying with kids

Are you looking for some packing & travel tips when flying with kids?  Well, I have a few to share with you!  Over the last 7 years we have learned a few things (some very hard lessons) about flying with our kids (4 yo, and 7 yo).  Hopefully, you can learn from some of our… Read more »

Eating Out with Kids: 6 New Ideas

Eating Out with Kids can be fun and exciting It’s the family’s special night out and no one can agree on where to go for dinner. Eating out with kids can be challenging because one member of the family wants pizza, the other wants burgers and someone else wants fast food. But who gets to… Read more »

Best Family Ski Resorts in the US

Some of the best family ski resorts across the nation. All of which offer fun features for families. Do you and your family like to ski?  Check out this article which highlights some of the best Family Ski Resorts in the US Source: Best Family Ski Resorts in the US

Halloweener!

Ghosts, Goblins, Witches, Vampires, Frankenstein’s Monster, Wolfman and all things that go bump in the night.  Candy Corn, Smarties, mini candy bars, and those nougat and peanut butter candies individually wrapped in that black and orange paper.  That’s right folks, we are talking Halloween. Ah, Halloween, probably my second favorite “holiday” of the year.  Although,… Read more »

Camp Love

After a conversation with Jordan Schmidt, Director, Writer and Co-Producer of the Anokijig Series, I was fueled to sit down and do some outlining work on the script.  As I was writing, I remembered the time when I was the Senior Counselor and our cabin was chosen and the Session 2 Cabin winner.  It was… Read more »

Alaska – The Family Frontier

Our Family’s first time to Alaska, and it exceeded our expectations.  From the gorgeous mountain ranges and wild life, to the splendid seafood and family friendly dining.  Alaska is not just the last frontier, but a must for your family. We left our house on a Friday afternoon and arrived to Seatac Airport 2 hours… Read more »

10 Things to Know Before Visiting Alaska with Kids

alaska 10 things to know before visiting my family guide

Ah…Alaska!  What a beautiful state to visit Our family called us at the end of April and said they were planning a last minute trip to Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula and wanted us to join them.  Um..Yeah!  Ben and I have been wanting to go to Alaska for quite some time but other destinations… Read more »