Clever Items to pack for a Cruise with Kids
…cool at sea, and aren’t you the awesome parent with a hidden stash of dollar-store Pirate gear or Goodwill Hawaiian shirts? A New Stuffed Animal For the little ones, if…
Get out in Nature in the Chicago Suburbs with Kids
…new park on your travels, we encourage you to #optoutside with your kids for the ultimate family adventure – it’s good for their education…and their souls! Kids imaginations come to…
Birthday Giveaway | The Family Backpack
…of all ages with an educational appeal. A new discovery is Giddyup Post who sells “Imagination Sparkin’ Greeting POSTcards”. Perfect for journaling on vacation or send them to a friend…
Hiking with kids in Yellowstone, Yosemite and Other National Parks
…Yellowstone Yellowstone offers 1000 miles of hiking trails, and around every corner, something new to gawk over: supernatural sights of colorful hot springs, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, geysers and more. Even…
One Super-Strategic Tip to Make Packing and UnPacking for Family Vacations a Breeze
…for travel) Lego bags (take out of the box and put in a zipper bag with instructions – new ones or ones you only use during travel) Old toy or…
Food Allergies are No Problem When Traveling in Ireland
Experiencing new foods is one of the great joys of traveling. Food is a triple layer of culture to be seen, smelled, and tasted. Dining in foreign countries can be…
The Family Bookpack
…to chapter books for children – teens and grown-ups – of all ages. Hopefully, it will help you and your family turn the page to a new adventure! Wheels up!…
Family Hiking Made Easy and Fun
…own beds. Hiking, especially during the autumn season, is a relatively easy and very affordable way to visit a new place, enjoy nature, get some exercise and, most importantly, spend…
Fall Family-Friendly Activities in Door County, Wisconsin
…Rock. HIKING There are quite a few parks, preserves and great places to hike in Door County. Here are our favorites: Peninsula State Park Newport State Park Cave Point County…
Cambodia with Kids
…learning about their clean water program. Our new guide was a graduate of JWOC’s education program. He had traveled to many different countries talking about their work, and he showed…
A Week in Vietnam with Kids
…new, and a testament to the rapidly-growing Vietnamese economy. We celebrated Mia’s 13th birthday on the first night at the beautiful hotel restaurant. In the morning we toured downtown with…
Coffee With Cats
…friends can be found on everything from subway fare cards to doggie poop bags (we have both). A new trend popping up in cities here is the cat café, where…