This post has been updated November 2025. My philosophy on men’s stocking stuffers is the same as stocking stuffers for the whole family – they need to get used (and not just create clutter) and they need to be inexpensive. … Read More
Dan and I have been fortunate to not only travel a lot with kids, but also to have had opportunities to take some of the best couples trips. In honor of our 13th wedding anniversary yesterday, here are 13 couples … Read More
It’s always fun to look back to see the top blog posts of the previous year. I love seeing what you guys have connected with and what has been helpful to your families. I thought it would be fun to … Read More
It’s been a privilege and a gift to research the best nonprofits to donate to for the Global Service Advent. I wanted organizations that had a track record of doing amazing work in each of the featured countries, and that … Read More
South and Central America week for the Global Service Advent is sponsored by Cotopaxi. Join us as we journey to the incredible country of Venezuela! During this virtual tour of Venezuela for kids, we’ll enjoy fun and inspiring Venezuela activities. … Read More
One of my favorite projects I’ve EVER done is the Global Children’s Book Club. Spurred by pervasive individual and systemic racism in the world, I felt the best place to start was with education. I knew that to be … Read More
Welcome to X is for MeXico for the Global Children’s Book Club! Today we’ll be going on a virtual tour of Mexico with kids. Get ready for a fun and inspiring Mexico virtual field trip – perfect for global education … Read More
Welcome to the first letter for the Global Children’s Book Club! Today we’ll be starting with Australia for kids. Get ready for a fun and inspiring Australia virtual tour – perfect for global education at home or for an Australia … Read More
Are you looking forward to learning about Mexico with kids but can’t travel there quite yet? Come join us as we travel on a virtual visit with our homeschooling Mexico unit! Come along with us as we take a virtual … Read More
I often have people ask what are some of the best places for a family friendly holiday. We definitely have some favorite family destinations due to their culture, affordability, and openness to children. Still, I’m a firm believer that most … Read More
Do you ever feel like Father’s Day gets a little forgotten? Between Mother’s Day just a month before and school ending and summer travel, I feel like it doesn’t usually get the attention it deserves. But I’ll tell ya what, … Read More
About a year after we were married, Daniel and I decided to plan a summer of travel. He’d just graduated and was about to start a full-time job, and I had just quit my job and was getting ready to … Read More
