The great thing about hikes in the Everglades is that many are short and flat! Which means that many Everglades trails are great for families with kids or for anyone else looking for easy Everglades National Park hikes. Here are … Read More
When I was pregnant with our oldest, Dan had a work trip to San Diego and I tagged along. It was such a delightful little babymoon and we loved exploring the city. But even after living in the Bay Area … Read More
I’m so happy to announce the diverse books summer reading challenge! For a while now, I’ve been considering ways to encourage families to use their summer reading time to broaden their perspectives. I knew I didn’t want to make it … Read More
This post is sponsored by REI. All opinions are my own. We love using summertime to prioritize amazing family adventures near and far. Whether we’re going on an extended trip or staying close to home and doing a few weekend … Read More
I grew up eating sambar most days of my life. It’s an absolute staple in South Indian cooking, eaten with practically every meal. Even if the vegetable sides and other dishes change, sambar, along with curd rice, is included almost … Read More
If you’ve been here a while, you probably know that we’re pretty big U.S. National Park fans. They’re incredible and diverse spaces of beauty, reflection, and connection. There are more than enough things to do in national parks for any … Read More
Anytime someone finds out how many countries I’ve visited (66 at the time of this writing) and especially how many I’ve visited with kids (currently 48), the next question is usually, “What is the best country to visit with kids?” … Read More
When we moved into our current home a little over 5 years ago, we were thrilled to find a home that had a space we could turn into a fun and functional playroom. The wheels were spinning in my head … Read More
Dry Tortugas National Park is definitely a bucket list destination. With only 1% of the park on dry land, it’s an underwater dreamland. Plus, it has an amazing old fort and some of the most unique bird species in all … Read More
One of the big reasons we loved flying Avianca for our summer 2021 adventures was because of the fantastic route availability they had through Central and South America. While Ecuador and Guatemala were the primary focus of our trip, we … Read More
While I love seeing a variety of different gift guides, what I love most of all is hearing what people are actually giving their real-life children! It always spurs some ideas for me, and it’s just fun seeing other parents’ … Read More
“This blog post was produced in partnership with Travel Nevada. All opinions are my own.” If you’ve been around for a minute, you know we LOVE road tripping with kids. We’ve road tripped through the 48 contiguous US states and … Read More
