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…
Several years ago my sister-in-law gifted us an ebelskiver pan for Christmas. We had never heard of ebelskivers before — but we are always up for a sweet challenge! What are Ebelskivers? Ebelskivers (or Aebleskivers) are a type of Danish pancake cooked in a special pan that is placed on the stove-top with several half-spherical…
We recently took our girls to “renew” their passports and I was reminded of how tricky and involved this process can be. My husband and I visited several websites to make sure we had everything we needed. To make this a little easier next time, I created a guide with a free printable checklist that…
When I was a kid, my parents instilled in me a sense of curiosity about the world and a love of travel. Yes, they took me and my siblings on family trips, but they also shared their enthusiasm about places they had been, they encouraged us to try and make new cultural foods, read books…
Whether by plane, train or automobile, eating well when traveling with kids can be hard, expensive and sometimes stressful. Especially if you have picky eaters or kids with food allergies. I have learned that with a little planning and some simple preparation, better eating is possible (and fun) on your next family trip. Sometimes I…