Posts Categorized: vacation tips

Vacation Ideas with Kids

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Are you struggling to come up with some vacation ideas with kids? The school year is almost finished and it is time to start thinking about your summer plans for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and all other days in between.   Your plans should include getting to new places and turn off the… Read more »

Best Hotels for Families in Vancouver, WA

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Are you looking for the best hotels for families to stay in Vancouver, WA? Well, we are here to help! Vancouver, Washington has been rapidly growing and is certainly becoming its own city, especially with the new waterfront development. With just a quick drive over the Columbia River, Vancouver has easy access to Portland International… Read more »

National Parks: More than the Grand Canyon

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Spring break and summer vacation are right around the corner. Have you started planning your vacation? Still not sure where you want to go? Here is an idea that has worked well for our family – purchase or reference Passport to Your National Parks book. What is the Passport to Your National Parks book? It… Read more »

Family Cruising – Fact vs. Fiction

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[podbean type=audio-rectangle resource=”episode=zrapa-6a3d3c” skin=1 auto=0 share=1 download=1 height=100 ] Booking.com It’s a debate that’s been around for decades.  A topic that not only has the country divided, but many families and friends.  Of course I’m talking about cruise ships.  There’s such a rift between the “pro-cruisers” and “anti-cruisers”, that when the two sides happen to… Read more »

Holiday Travel Tips

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Use these holiday travel tips to make your season bright Traveling during the holidays can be stressful especially if you have children in tow.  Lots of things can happen unexpectedly from weather delays, to sickness, to loss luggage.  I have experienced A LOT during my travels with my family so I’m going to share some… Read more »

Kid-Friendly Restaurants in the Northwest

If you are thinking of visiting or moving to the Pacific Northwest, these kid-friendly restaurants should be top on your list.  You will soon realize that “supporting local” is not a fad but a culture.  It doesn’t stop with arts and crafts.   Local food is what powers and gives life to the restaurants of… 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 »

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 »

The Ugly Truth About Your Vacation

Let’s play a game.  What image pops in your head, when you read, 7 Day Vacation?  If you have to close your eyes, go ahead I can wait.  Okay, you got it?  Now, I’m going to attempt to guess what you saw.  Ready? Sun Palm Trees Blue Water Beach Blue Skies Maybe a fancy drink in… Read more »