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Family wearing coats in the stands at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. Manchester City players on the field in the background and the scoreboard shows a 3-1 victory for the home team.

A WEEKEND IN MANCHESTER WITH KIDS – Our Soccer-Focused Itinerary

Are you heading to Manchester as a soccer-loving family and trying to decide on an itinerary?  I was in your situation and, having never been to Manchester, I went straight to the internet for help deciding what to do.  We’re a family of 5 (kids ages 4, 7, 10), and we recently visited Manchester for […]

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Boys walk in the sand toward white tables set up at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi's restaurant in the sand in the Maldives.

WHERE TO EAT AT SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI WITH KIDS – Family Options at the Maldives Resort

Whether you’re considering Sun Siyam Iru Fushi for your family vacation or you’ve already booked your stay, you should definitely take a look at the dining options. As a mamma of three, I know that eating out at restaurants isn’t always fun or worth it.  Sometimes it feels like hard work! However, on a Maldives

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Two boys walk toward the ocean on the sand. A pier is on the left.

HOW TO DAY TRIP TO HUNTINGTON BEACH FROM DISNEYLAND – A Mom’s Quick Guide

Disneyland is amazing – I know.  But, sometimes we all need a little beach break!  If you’re ready to play in the sand and surf, make your way west to Huntington Beach and the Pacific Ocean.  It’s less than 20 miles from Disneyland (about 30 minutes with no traffic) and is guaranteed fun for kids

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Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever players shake hands before their WNBA game starts at Climate Pledge Arena. Excited fans look on from the stands.

GOING TO A SEATTLE STORM GAME WITH KIDS – 5 Tips for Before, During, & After

Whether you’ve already got your tickets or your still trying to decide if you should take your kids to a Seattle Storm WNBA game, I hope these 5 tips will help you out! I’m a mom of three and I’m a big WNBA fan.  While I was first introduced to women’s professional basketball in the

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A sunny day with white clouds at Lumen Field in Seattle for a Seattle Sounders soccer match. The lower bowl of the stadium has fans.

GOING TO A SEATTLE SOUNDERS GAME WITH KIDS – Helpful Things to Know

Are you trying to decide if you should head to Lumen Field to watch a Seattle Sounders match with your kids?  Quick Answer:  Yes! I finally made it to a Sounders game with two of my kids, and it was interesting to see the differences between soccer games here and in partite di calcio Italy.

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Mother and son inside a packed Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois to watch the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky WNBA game. The mother is wearing a red 22 Fever shirt.

GOING TO A WNBA GAME WITH KIDS – From Ticket Purchase to Game Day

Are you heading to your first WNBA game with your kids?  You’re in for a treat!  The games are so much for families and are amazing value for a professional sporting event.  I’m a mom of three and a big fan of women’s basketball, especially NCAA and WNBA.  I’ve been to WNBA games with adults

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Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever players walk onto the court at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The stands are packed with fans.

WNBA BASICS FOR FAMILIES – Learn about Pro Women’s Basketball!

Updated on April 21, 2026 If you’re planning on taking your kids to a WNBA basketball game – excellent choice!  WNBA games are fun, kid-friendly, and a great way to see some quality basketball.  I’m a huge fan and love taking my kids with me to watch women’s professional basketball. If you’re not up to

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STAYING IN A RYOKAN IN KYOTO – Our Experience at Kyonoyado Kagihei (Traditional Japanese Inn)

My son and I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights in a ryokan – a traditional Japanese inn – in Kyoto.  We based ourselves for three nights in Kyoto’s Kagihei Ryokan.  We appreciated our time in the family-run inn, and I wanted to share our experience so you can decide if a

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Boy walks down a pedestrian street in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.

10 DAYS IN JAPAN WITH A 10-YEAR-OLD – Our Itinerary (with Regrets & Favorites)

If you’re planning a trip to Japan with a 10-year-old*, take a look at our itinerary for ideas and what we loved and wish we’d done differently.  I’d traveled to Japan before (as a solo traveler in my 20s), but this was my first time visiting Japan with one of my children.  We had an

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