Alternative Ideas (Really!) for Your Repurposed Halloween Candy
Wasn’t Halloween fun? The costumes, the decorating, the parties, the cute, little pumpkins just waiting to be carved? But now it’s a few days after the spookiest time of the year, and all we’re left...
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Family Game Night with Teenagers
Ever since my boys were old enough to sit still and pay attention, we’ve regularly had “Family Game Night” at our house. We usually pick whatever games make sense for their ages, however, we’ve reached...
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Give Your Teens the Gift of Fun Experiences
When my boys were small, their Christmas wish lists were as long as their arms. They’d whip through the Target toy catalog at a crazy pace, circling things on almost every page, and then eagerly hand...
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We Swear Your Kids Won’t Say “I’m Bored” at this Rocky Mountain Ranch in...
I write a lot about family travel, but I find myself in an odd predicament when talking about the YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch in Winter Park, Colorado. On the one hand, I want everyone to...
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Texas-Sized Family Fun at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
Now that my boys are teenagers, I’ve become an even bigger fan of vacationing at resorts that offer non-stop activities for all ages. We’re no longer in the “24/7 togetherness” phase of childhood,...
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Family Fun and Adventures at Zion Ponderosa Resort
When we were planning our road trip from Austin, Texas to my parents’ house near Lake Tahoe, Nevada this summer, I had one demand: We have to spend a couple of nights by Zion National Park. (Okay, I...
View ArticleFamily Trip Advice: Pack Away Your Expectations
By this point in my life I’ve taken many family vacations. The good, the bad, and the “oh my god, that hotel bedspread is ugly.” And I’ve learned a lot of travel hacks along the way. But perhaps my...
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Visiting Chicago with Teens & Tweens
When your kids reach the tween and teen ages, family trips and vacations can become a bit more challenging. I know my two boys, currently ages 14 and 16, are increasingly less interested in theme parks...
View ArticleWhat You Didn’t Expect When You Were Expecting (The Missing Chapter on Teens)
Every parent knows there’s no shortage of books to tell you what’s going on when you’re pregnant. The baby and toddler years are also comprehensively covered, with book upon book giving you advice...
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Holiday Letter Writing Advice (the Not-So-Serious Version)
Holiday season means it’s time to enjoy the wonderful traditions of the season. Traditions like decorating trees, singing carols, wrapping presents, and bragging your little mom butt off in your...
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