Our fall break didn’t go as planned. I mean, when does any stretch of time off really go as planned? But this week capped any week I’ve ever had. From an unexpected health emergency landing my husband in ICU for …
Don’t Allow Work to Take Over
Work is like laundry, even if you did it 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there’d always be more to do. For your own mental health, the health of your team, and even your marriage and kids, you …
How the iPhone Captured Our Roadtrip Joy
photo credit: Jessica Seymour Vacations, in whatever form or wherever the destination is, are often comprised of a unique, but all too common, mix of excitement, pure joy, exhaustion and utter frustration (aka annoyance). Sure, it can be stressful when …
10 Tips for Vacation Savings
If your “to do” list didn’t include a vacation because of budget constraints, it’s not too late. Here are ten tips to help you say “Bon Voyage” without breaking the bank. Before you go, decide how much you have to …
Maintaining Family Bonds That Span the Distance
As I sat on the sofa nursing the baby, I just wanted my mom to come over and fold my laundry. Though she also wanted nothing more, the miles between us prevented that kind of spontaneous face-to-face. There is a …
Surviving a Road Trip with Young Kids
We love to take trips as a family. Weekend trips exploring our state or long road trips discovering new and exciting places. However, traveling as a family of five with three toddler boys is anything but easy! Picture the Griswolds …
35 Steps to (Prepare to Go) Camping with a Toddler
Camping. It always sounds like such a good idea when you reserve the campsite in February. You are sure potty training will be successful and done, and all the sleep issues in your house will be resolved by summer. Now …
10 Tips for Vacation Savings
If your summer “to do” list didn’t include a vacation because of budget constraints, it’s not too late. Here are ten tips to help you say “Bon Voyage,” without breaking the bank. Before you go, decide how much you have …