If you find yourself on the road this holiday season with kids in the back seat, you will want to have some books on board to entertain them along the way. Here are some of our favorite kids books to put your family in the holiday . . .
Best Movies for a Family Holiday Road Trip
If you're planning on hitting the road this holiday season with your family, it's probably a safe bet you will need to have something to entertain the children along the way. Why not pass an hour or two with a classic holiday . . .
7 Tips to Make Your Travel Photos Amazing
Social media is more accessible than ever, and our phones are always within easy reach, but it's not always easy to make your travel photos amazing. I find myself constantly snapping pictures on my phone, editing, filtering, . . .
Books that Inspire Travel to England
As with previous posts, I've put together a list of books we have read with our children or recommend for reading with children before traveling abroad. These books will hopefully provide some inspiration before heading to England . . .
12 Favorite Apps for Teaching Kids Geography
Many years ago, before I had children, I was an elementary school teacher. With the birth of my first child, my career came to an abrupt halt. When I sent my youngest off to Kindergarten, I realized I missed teaching and went back . . .
Visiting the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago
Virtually Visiting the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago This week I learned many new things about transitioning websites and making a YouTube video. Here is my first YouTube video . . .
Best Summer Memories
This blog post will be short and sweet as I have just returned from a two week vacation and am incredibly jet lagged. Please forgive any rambling or misspellings, my brain is only functioning at half capacity, but I want to share . . .
Books that Inspire a Trip to Italy
Thinking of a trip to Italy? Looking for books to inspire young readers? Check out our list of suggested reading, there's something for everyone! . . .
Family Fun at the Wisconsin State Fair
Every year, people head to the state fair to experience the rides, have fun as a family, and sample the deep fried food. When I recently read an article about the best state fairs in the country, Wisconsin's was on the list. I . . .
25 Easy to Pack Travel Snacks
In our family, there is meal time, and there is snack time, and it often feels more importance is given to the latter. We have found that nothing satisfies a child (or adult) on the verge of a meltdown more than a quality snack. . . .
Books That Inspire Travel to France
Before we visit new countries with our children, we like to discover literature that inspires travel. Here are books we would recommend sharing with your children (or reading yourself) before you visit France. . . .
12 Best Travel Apps to Take on Vacation
12 Best Travel Apps to Take on Vacation When I think back on my first trip abroad, I am amazed I even survived. There were no cell phones (we used calling cards), no e-mail (snail mail had to suffice), no fancy translators (I . . .
