The first word that comes to mind when talking about vacations is “fun”, especially for children. Kids want to feel totally free on vacations and have as much fun as possible. Parents usually want rest and relaxation on family vacations, but they also need some entertainment. But there is also a way to combine fun…
Category: Family Vacation
Ideas and resources for planning a family reunion vacation. These are the actual family reunion vacations I’ve planned and taken.
Our Secret Beach in Kauai
I’m going to let you in on our secret beach on Kauai that we stumbled on this past summer. My husband and his friend Aaron spotted it while playing golf at The Club at Kukuiula. It’s a private exclusive club and they only had access because they know people. His friend Aaron played on the…
Cabot Links in Nova Scotia: Our First Trip without Kids!
Our First Trip without Kids! It may seem crazy, but we’ve never left our kids for a trip before and it’s been twenty years. We live in Boston far from relatives, and we relied on babysitters from Boston College which is nearby. The thing about college students is that they are really busy. You can…
San Antonio Family Vacation: Where We Ate and What We Did
This was our second family vacation in San Antonio. Our first trip covered the more traditional sights including The Alamo and The Missions. My daughters’ viewed this trip as a working vacation for their photo campaigns for their clothing company, Indigo Clothing Co. All vacations are working vacations they have informed me. We focused our trip…
What Kids Can Learn From a Family Vacation To Disney World
When most people think about Disney World, educational activities are the furthest things from their minds. However, this popular Orlando vacation spot is one of those magical places where learning is fun! Kids, and parents too, will likely be surprised at how much their Disney World visit teaches them. It’s no accident that these parks…
Family Vacation: How to Prepare for a Happy, Stress-Free Summer
Spring break might still be barely behind us, yet summer vacation is now on the horizon. How well you handle this year’s summer depends on the weeks leading up to July and August. Want some tips for a happy, stress-free summer? Here are 6 key actions that smart parents deploy to keep their kids entertained…
Pilgrimage: A Modern Seeker’s Guide & Taking One with Audrey Press
My publisher, Valarie Budayr at Audrey Press, is also my co-creator of Multicultural Children’s Book Day. Together with Becky Flansburg, our project manager, we started a holiday six years ago that has blossomed into a celebration of diversity in children’s books that lasts well beyond a single day. If you don’t believe in coincidences like…