Are you planning a family trip to Hood Canal? If so, take a peek at these tips for your visit. I’m a mom of three, and I’ve been spending the time on Hood Canal for almost 40 years – since I was a kid! I love sharing this special place with my kids and I …
Are you in the Hoodsport area and looking for a kid-friendly hiking trail? I’ve got one for you! The Hoodsport Loop trail has a small loop option called the Storybook Loop trail that’s perfect for a fun and whine-free walk with little kids in the gorgeous Olympic National Forest! Let’s take a quick look at …
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If you’re in the area, you’ve likely already hiked (or are planning on hiking) the nearby Staircase Rapids Loop. The Big Creek trail is a shorter alternative for families, and it also avoids some of the crowds that flock to Staircase, the steep per vehicle fee of Staircase, and the long, dusty, dirt road to …
Konnichiwa! I just got back from a 10-day trip to Japan with my elementary age son. Pre-trip, I enjoyed reading about what others brought back from Japan, so here’s our list! But before I give it to you, here are a few tips to help you decide what to buy in Japan: What We Bought …
Are you heading to Japan with your child and trying to decide how to pack? There are many choices to make and you may be wondering: I’ve just returned from a trip to Japan with my almost-10 year old son. We spent 10 days in Japan and were in Tokyo (7 days), Kyoto (1 day), …
PACKING LIST FOR 10 DAYS IN JAPAN WITH A 9-YEAR OLD Read More »
I’ve just come back from a visit to Japan with my 9-year-old, and I’ve already got the wheels spinning for a return trip with my two younger children. Why? Because Japan’s an amazing place to travel with kids – from toddlers to teens! Our family of five has enjoyed travel in some incredible places in …
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Are you heading to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure? If so, read through our list of 13 tips for your trip to Disneyland. After countless trips (beginning as a child in the 1980s up to now, as a mom with three young children), these are some of my top tips. I have this list on …
If you’re planning a trip to the Maldives with your family, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the resort options and possibilities. I know I was when I planned our first trip! I’ve put together this list of questions that you may want to ask your resort, which cover topics like: …
Are you trying to decide which type of villa to stay at an island resort in the Maldives? We recently vacationed in the Maldives with our kids, and after researching our options, we chose a beach villa. Most resorts offer both options, although many resorts limit families to stays in beach villas. Some resorts, like …
OVERWATER VILLA vs BEACH VILLA – Which to Stay in on Your Family Trip to the Maldives Read More »
Are you dreaming of a family trip to the Maldives but feeling a little overwhelmed by your internet research? I’ve just returned from 10-day vacation in the Maldives with my husband and three children (ages almost-3, 6, and 9). We had an amazing time, and I learned so much about traveling to the Maldives with …
MALDIVES WITH KIDS – How to Plan the Perfect Trip! Read More »
My family (me, my husband, and boys ages almost-3, 6, 9) just returned from an amazing 10-day family trip to the Maldives – and we already want to go back. We had an amazing time at our resort. The hours (and hours) I spent researching paid off – it was a magical visit! We decided …
While the Maldives is known as a honeymoon destination, it’s also an excellent destination to visit as a family. I’ve just returned from a family trip to a fabulous resort in the Noonu Atoll in the Maldives with my husband and three young boys. While there, I saw mostly babies, toddlers, and kids up to …
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