Family Travel and Family Fun
Fun Christmas traditions, activities, and magical moments with kids.
Every year, the kids get the week of Christmas off school. We are always busy busy busy, but in ways that try to bring in the spirit of the season as it approaches. One of my favorite ways to prepare for Christmas is finding ways to connect and spend time together. That’s why planning a … Read more
We went on the Christmas Train a few years ago, and it was so fun. And magical. And a great experience. We loved it, but it was a little costly and while we are SO glad we experienced it, we probably won’t pay to ride again. Combine the price with COVID, and we obviously couldn’t … Read more
I love reading books to my kids. For years, I was a bit of a sucker every time a book order form came home from school. We now have multiple book shelves filled with kid’s books. I always thought, “there are worse things we can spend money on,” and continued filling them. Christmas books for … Read more
I always imagined that we would have tons of fun family Christmas traditions. Christmas is a magical time, and I wanted to bring lots of Christmas magic into our family. But once we had a kid, and then another, (and then some more), things got a bit hectic and chaotic around the holidays. As much … Read more
As travel slows down this year, we’ve been focusing on what fun activities we can do as a family. My oldest girl, of course, wanted to lead the family in a craft. Her aunt had taught her two years ago how to make giant snowflakes, and they are pretty cool! These giant, paper snowflakes can … Read more
Check out these fun, creative, and unique gifts perfect for any kid who loves to travel, explore or learn about the world! Updated September 19, 2021 The holidays are rapidly approaching, and we have the perfect gifts for kids that love to explore! We posted about the Best Gifts for the Traveler in your life, … Read more
Updated September 30, 2021 The holidays will be here before we know it, and one of the most fun things is to buy presents for those we love. One of the most stressful things? Choosing presents for those we love. (Okay, sometimes it’s easy. But sometimes? Not-so-easy.) I’ve put together a list of the best … Read more