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10 Must Dos in Iceland with Kids

10 Must Dos in Iceland with Kids

Iceland is often talked about in superlatives. It is the coolest place. The most extraordinary vacation. This unique, amazing destination. Could it possibly live up to the hype? The other thing I knew about Iceland beforehand was that natural dangers seem to lurk everywhere. The 

8 Things to Pack in Your Beach Bag Beyond a Bucket and Shovel to Spark Creative Play

8 Things to Pack in Your Beach Bag Beyond a Bucket and Shovel to Spark Creative Play

We’ve jumped waves and played tag. We’ve built a sand castle or at least a mound that looks like a castle. At least one of us has been buried in the sand or made to look like a mermaid. What now? affiliate links are included 

Day Trip to Brussels Belgium with Kids

Day Trip to Brussels Belgium with Kids

Brussels, Belgium was a quick day trip for us from Paris, France. When we decided to go to Paris, France with our kids for the Women’s World Cup we wanted to visit at least one new to us place while we were in Europe. Brussels 

What to do in Paris, France with Kids and a Dairy Allergy

What to do in Paris, France with Kids and a Dairy Allergy

Paris is one of my favorite places to visit. How can you not love Paris? The history. The beauty. The food. I wasn’t sure what my kids would think though. And I wasn’t sure what I would feed my son with the severe dairy allergy. 

Shark Week Unit Ideas

Shark Week Unit Ideas

Sharks became my son’s obsession in First Grade. Kindergarten was his Lego obsession which definitely continued into First grade, but in First Grade he met some friends in California who loved sharks and his inkling of an interest blossomed. They formed a “fish club” at 

Family Road Trip from Portland OR down the California Coast to San Diego

Family Road Trip from Portland OR down the California Coast to San Diego

A California Coast road trip has been on our list since we moved to San Diego. We made it happen this March over Spring Break. We flew from San Diego to Portland, rented a car, and then started South. All of our favorite, don’t miss 

48 Hours in San Francisco with Kids

48 Hours in San Francisco with Kids

San Francisco is one of those American cities you know about no matter where you grow up. With its Golden Gate Bridge, rich history and quirky things like cable cars and the “painted ladies” made famous in homes across the country, San Francisco is a 

A Visit to the Redwoods National Park with Kids

A Visit to the Redwoods National Park with Kids

The Redwoods are absolutely worth a visit. Pessimist that I am, I often worry that I’m overselling things when I tell my kids that they’re going to be “super cool” or “amazing” or “incredibly tall” which were all words I used to describe the Redwoods 

24 Hours in Portland OR with Kids

24 Hours in Portland OR with Kids

Portland Oregon was not a city I could have told you much about a couple of weeks ago. I could have told you Portland was somewhere in the Pacific Northwest and could have predicted for you that it had a lot of trees. That’s about 

Inspiring Parenting Books about Family Adventures and Time Outside with Kids

Inspiring Parenting Books about Family Adventures and Time Outside with Kids

There must be a book about that. That’s my natural response to most things. When we found out we were having twins, I read all the twin parenting books. When we go on a trip, I gather books beforehand to research and learn more about