My husband grew up in the mountains, so donning his essential hiking gear and heading to nearby mountain trails for a mind-clearing hike has always been one of his favorite activities. While I like to hike, I always described myself as more of an outdoorsy type when it involved sand, ocean, and sea life. And, honestly, I am scarred by the straight-up hike up a ski slope we…
For many families, this summer has turned into the ultimate one for a staycation with kids. Even if you are hitting the road a bit, with summer camps canceled, parents are finding weeks that they need to fill. While families would normally find themselves on weekend jaunts in the fall or over school breaks, staycations with kids are more likely this year. So how can you give your kids an…
Photo credit: Sam Thomas/iStock by Getty It goes without saying that travel has changed significantly all over the world in recent months due to the Pandemic. And, while some people travel for leisure, others HAVE to travel for work or to visit or check on their family. Some rely on travelers for employment. Whether you are traveling anytime soon or are just getting out of your house for a…
This seems to be the summer of vacation rentals for families. Knowing how much our family travels, it seems to be the question I keep hearing from friends, “Are you renting a vacation house?” For many families around the world, including us, travel plans have been upended. And in this ever-changing climate, there is so much uncertainty about WHERE we can travel, IF you can travel…
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Skiing with kids is a lot of fun, and it is a great sport to enjoy as a family. After many years of lessons, my kids are FINALLY at the age and experience level where we can ski together and enjoy family time on the slopes. When kids are learning to ski, teaching them to ski safely is of paramount importance. It is all part of learning to be a…
