Month: March 2021

I love putting together Easter baskets for my kids. But what I DON’T love is filling them with a bunch of junk that I don’t actually want around my house. I like to stick to pretty minimalist Easter baskets that … Read More

Holi is an ancient Indian festival originally known as “Holika.” Though the festival is very old – believed to have started before the common era – the meaning of the holiday has changed over the years. Most of the legends … Read More

We’ve visited Zion National Park a number of times before, but had never before considered hiking Angels Landing. Here is our experience doing the Angels Landing hike with kids! Where is Angels Landing? Angels Landing is one of the most … Read More

There’s something about red rock hiking that just speaks to me. The bright colors, the clear air, the stunning vistas. And I love how many easy Sedona hikes there are to make these jewels accessible to a wide variety of … Read More

California truly has endless things to do and places to see. But it’s also BIG! It’s almost impossible to explore the entire state, or even half the state, all in one go. So here are 5 epic Northern California road … Read More

Updated Jan 2025 Growing up in Alabama, I used to be terrified of winter travel, and subsequently winter packing. I had no idea how to pack for cold weather and figured it was best to just stay indoors reading a … Read More

A few years ago when we were visiting Sweden, our friends with whom we were staying brought home a Swedish Princess Cake one night. I’d never heard of it before then, but they told us that it’s very traditional and … Read More

It’s really disappointing when you find out a beloved children’s author was actually really racist and also included many of those racist sentiments in his super popular children’s literature. I know for me, it took a little while to let … Read More

Join us as we learn about the United Kingdom! During this virtual tour of the United Kingdom for kids, we’ll enjoy fun and inspiring United Kingdom activities. This UK virtual field trip as part of the Global Children’s Book Club … Read More