Tips for an Adventurous Family Vacation to Costa Rica
Costa Rica attracts adventurous families. With its zip lines, whitewater rafting, wildlife, and hiking opportunities, it’s hard to imagine a better place to visit if you love the outdoors. If you’re planning a family vacation to Costa Rica, good for … Continued
Where to See Fall Leaves in the Northwest
It’s the Northeast that often gets so much buzz during the fall with its rolling hills filled with the colorful fall foliage of hundreds of oak and maple trees. But don’t underestimate the fall leaves of the Northwest. True, we … Continued
Where to Stay on the Oregon Coast
With beach towns that run the gamut from family fun to artsy and beyond, where to stay on the Oregon Coast can seem a little tricky. After all, there are 363.1 miles of it so there’s a lot to choose … Continued
Yes, I am The Mom With the Loud Toddler Now…Sorry/Not Sorry
To say I have always been a very noise-conscious traveler is an understatement. Even in my 20s while I stayed at hostels filled with young travelers drinking and slamming doors and partying all night long, I was in my room … Continued
14 Reasons to Go to LEGO House in Denmark
Move over, LEGOLAND. You’ve had your 15 minutes of fame, and now there’s a 21st century LEGO creation ready to battle you for LEGO dominance. If you have LEGO fans in your family, a pilgrimage to LEGO House in Denmark … Continued
Traumatic Trip to Troldhaugen: 7 Travel Mistakes I Made in 1 Day with 3 Kids
This is a story about what happens when one (and by one, I mean I…) ignores all the best advice one has gathered and given over the years about traveling with kids, and instead drags three jet-lagged, soft, weak American … Continued
Seeing Wildlife in Costa Rica: A Visit to Neo Fauna
This is a story about the magic of frogs. More specifically, the magic of the frogs found in a little wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica called Neo Fauna. The very first time my husband talked me into taking our boys … Continued
The Truth About Those Perfect Traveling Families on Social Media
You know who I’m talking about. We’ve all been there, scrolling innocently through our social media feeds when THAT PICTURE scrolls by. Yeah, the one where Carol and Chad and their three unusually and suspiciously well-behaved smiling kids are traveling … Continued
The Best Things to Do with Kids at the Washington State Fair
The Washington State Fair is one of the top largest fairs in the entire country, and it’s the largest single attraction in the entire state of Washington. Yeah. It’s a big deal. People come from far and wide to experience … Continued
How to Go Clamming in Washington State: A Beginner’s Guide
Razor clams are an especially delicious type of clam, and catching them is just the sort of activity my little boys love. When I first moved to Washington, I accidentally ended up in the razor clam capital of the world. … Continued