Dear Toddler: What I Want You to Know about Traveling
Dear Toddler, You were born into a family that loves to travel. We aren’t high adventurers. We aren’t constantly on the road. But we love to go see new things and experience new places. You might not know this because … Continued
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour Photos: How to Make (Healthy) Chocolate!
Did I know somewhere in the back of my mind that chocolate originally comes from cocoa which originally comes from cacao which must somehow come from a plant? Sure. But until a recent chocolate tour of Rancho Raices, a family … Continued
A Chocolate Tour at Rancho Raices: Family Fun on the Osa Peninsula
There are so many adrenaline-inducing activities available when visiting Costa Rica that taking a chocolate tour was never at the top of my list. It was actually my fifth trip to this jaw-dropping country before I finally decided to see … Continued
Top 10 Reasons I’d Rather Travel With My Husband Than Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper is multimillionaire Hollywood star and the hottest man alive. He’s on my list…yeah…THAT list. A middle-aged mother of three would be crazy to turn him down under any circumstances. However, I just returned from a two week long … Continued
How to Travel With Spirited Kids
My name is Suzi, and I have spirited kids. I guess that’s what we’re calling them these days. Over the past few years, I’ve learned to live with spirited kids, love spirited kids, discipline spirited kids, and now travel with … Continued
10 Easy Family Travel Games
We all know that I am not above iPads and lollipops and general bribery when it comes to distracting my kids during family travel. However, sometimes you need a good, old-fashioned conversation game. An activity that involves nothing more than … Continued
Dealing with Anxiety about Traveling with Kids
If you have kids, chances are you worry about them…sometimes…all the time. It’s easy to have a bit (or a lot) of anxiety when you’re responsible for keeping someone else alive. Not just that, but you’re generally expected to raise … Continued
Things to Do in Utah with Kids: A Really Long List
There are so many exciting things to do with your kids in Utah that you could easily spend all your vacations in the Beehive State. However, your family might want to visit another state at some point, so you will … Continued
How to Prepare for an International Trip with Kids
Does preparing for a family trip overseas make anyone else feel totally overwhelmed? Once the transportation and lodging are booked, you get down to the nitty gritty: figuring out what to pack, getting paperwork in order, and preparing the kids … Continued
Costa Rica with Kids: Why You Should Go Right Now
I’m just going to come right out and say it: you should take your kids to Costa Rica. This Central American paradise possesses all the qualities that make up the perfect family-friendly destination: a safe country where people are laid-back … Continued