Friends! It’s been so long since I’ve shared anything. I’ve been writing for other sites, managing summer schedules, and eating chocolate while avoiding my to-do list. HOWEVER, I’m back in action (for today, at least) and want to share some more posts I wrote for LAFamilyTravel.com. First up, we have some ideas for outdoor fun […]
Travel Log: London with Kids, the Low-Key Gulf Coast, and Family Reunions Read More »
This post includes referral and affiliate links to support this site. This is a strange year to do a gift guide, but I find joy in writing about my favorite brands and stores. So while I’m sharing a few gift ideas below, these thoughts aren’t meant to be about the latest trends or the greatest
My Favorite Things
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I’ve written about some of my favorite destinations for LA Family Travel recently, and I can’t wait to share them with you. First, read about one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited in Dover: A Day Trip from London. Next, learn how we planned our family trip to Washington, D.C., and what I wish
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So this is a tough year. You know this. I know this. Some of us are going through the unimaginable. For others of us, it’s the small imaginables all stacking up, one after the other. Staying Afloat I was talking to my therapist about this recently. We were mulling over how rough the seas
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Are you planning your post-pandemic vacation? If Nashville tops your list, check out this family-friendly guide I wrote for L.A. Family Travel. My Nashville friends will find some great ideas for staycations, too. Don’t forget your mask! As a native to Nashville, Tennessee, I love to tell everyone about my home city. There’s just something
A Local’s Guide to the Best of Kid-Friendly Nashville Read More »
This week I’m writing for the Today Parenting Team, sharing a few ways to recreate that vacation feeling while stuck in your house this summer: Social distancing and stay-at-home orders are replacing beach trips and resort vacations for many families this summer. However, quarantine doesn’t have to mean boredom. If you find yourself stuck at home,
How to Capture Summer Travel Magic When You’re Stuck at Home Read More »
Here’s what I’m learning: antiracist work needs to become part of my everyday life. I’m looking for ways to take small steps each day, and today I want to share a few of those resources here. I’m posting these links without further comments because they stand on their own. I started to write anecdotes about
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This month I’m over at L.A. Family Travel sharing a few tips from our family drives through Texas. We’ve found some great ways to have fun as we journey through the state to see relatives and friends. As a young couple, my husband and I would power through long drives to see family in Texas.
7 Essential Stops on a Family Summer Texas Road Trip Read More »
This post discusses strategies for meal planning and grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need help finding affordable food during this time, please visit Feeding America. I’ve used meal planning as a grocery strategy for years. A meal plan helps me make the best use of fresh food and sales. It reduces cost,
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This post contains referral links to support this site, because I want to buy one of the cozy Pact cardigans I mention in this post. Pact is one of our family’s favorite ethical brands. For years we’ve turned to Pact’s organic, fair trade styles when we need socks, undies, or base layers. I’m excited about
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