Summer is here and I have vacation on my mind…and a family camping trip. This weekend was my kids’ first outdoor campout with their Scout pack and excitement was in the air. We did a test run a few months back sleeping in a tent overnight in the backyard. I quickly realized how much you …
Memorial Day is upon us and the world is opening up. More and more families are traveling again. This means family ROAD TRIPS! We spend a lot of time in the car traveling to see family and taking short weekend trips to our vacation home three hours away. As a mom of two young kids …
The slower economy has forced everyone to make different choices. During the summer cutting costs may be even tougher because of extra expenses on vacations and entertainment for the children. I have witnessed my clients at all economic levels having a greater awareness of what they are spending and scaling back. Never has there been …
As part of my series “The Imperfect Perfectionist,” I am redefining perfection by making room for the imperfections that go hand in hand with being a parent. I am uncovering the secrets to doing less, rather than doing more, so we can find balance and peace. This week I am reaching out to partner Kristin …
Wendy, I can guess that many parents are having the same heart palpitations thinking about the day their kids step off the bus for the last time until September. The fact that you are getting yourself mentally and physically prepared ahead of time is invaluable and very smart! Start with a calendar. Make sure all …
Soon my vacation will be over. In 10 days 6 hours (who’s counting?) my children will be released from school and summer will officially begin. I will miss the quiet in my house at 8:37 am when I can sit at the sink, and hear the humming of my refrigerator as I drink my coffee …
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You know the benefits of travelling light–there’s less to pack, less to lose, less to lug. Yet boiling down an entire week’s wardrobe to fit into a single carry-on requires giving each item serious thought before it actually makes the cut. What you bring will of course be determined by the purpose of your trip, …
Whether you’re on vacation or just out and about for a day of fun, packing a bag that holds all the items you need is a definite challenge. Follow these 4 simple steps and you’ll be able to have a comfortable bag without giving up any essentials! 1) Choose a lightweight bag or backpack that …
