This story includes affiliate and referral links for which we receive a small commission at no extra cost to consumers. I travel several times a year – sometimes with my entire family of five, sometimes alone usually for work, occasionally with girlfriends or just me and my husband Brad. Over the years, I’ve learned to…
I grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee – often referred to as “The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park” (GSMNP). As a kid, we drove the 45- minute drive to the Smoky Mountains several times a year. Some of our school events and field trips took place in and around the National Park and…
During our recent trip to Mexico City, we knew that there was a great foodie scene, but we were still blown away by the amazing, authentic, fresh offerings throughout the city that are kid-friendly too. Plus, the servers and vendors were incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially to our 3 young girls. We adored the street…
My mom and some girlfriends recently traveled to South Pittsburg, Tennessee for the 25th Annual National Cornbread Festival. We adore small town, local festivals (some other favorites include the Dayton, Tennessee Strawberry Festival, the Gilroy Garlic Festival and the Luling Alligator Festival!) and the cornbread festival was certainly a treat. Here’s my mom’s first time…
By Mary Lou Mangan-Lamb When our family decided to get away for spring break, we put our origin city and preferred travel dates into Google Flights. When Madrid came up as the cheapest destination in Europe, we decided to go for it. Having an entire week in this historic Spanish city gave us the opportunity…
We keep Mother’s Day pretty low-key around here, but my hubby and girls always get me something thoughtful to celebrate. A homemade card, some picked flowers (often weeds) and breakfast in bed does the trick – but I’ve been introduced to some amazing makers and brands that create some of the loveliest Mother’s Day gifts…
I traveled to Palm Springs California for the first time this year to attend the ALT Summit Conference and I fell in love with this desert town oasis. Palm Springs almost seems to have been preserved from the 1960s. Nestled in the California mountains, the architecture of the homes and hotels, the vintage boutiques and…
We recently took our 3 girls to Mexico City for 6 days over spring break and we fell in love! Mexico City is safe, clean, colorful and perfect for a family vacation.
By Emily Capo Sauerman, Founder Taste Quest Let’s face it: cooking for the family can sometimes get monotonous. This is one of the reasons why, for so many of us, cooking becomes a chore instead of a craft. The thing is, the kitchen has the potential to be a magical space for families. It can…
Wherever we travel with our girls, one of the first things we look for is a park or playground. It provides them some space to run and play — perhaps after a long day of museums or tours — and allows them to interact with other kids. I have found playgrounds to be a common…