Your Life
The Extended Family Vacation
Should you take Grandma’s feelings into consideration when planning your family vacation? We have some thoughts about this sticky situation.
Family Fun
5 Ways to Make Staying at Home Feel Like Vacation
Try these five tips to create the essence of a family resort and make staying at home feel like an enjoyable vacation with your family.
Parenting
Fun Things To Do On Your Road Trip This Summer
If you’ll be taking a road trip this summer, we’ve got some suggestions for you. Maybe something here will help you keep your sanity during your long journey.
Young Child
Family Experiment: Motivating Children to Save for the Family Vacation
A family of seven kids tries to make small changes to save up for a family beach vacation. Learn how they are doing it.
Big Kid
Need Quality Time With Your Teens? Go Camping!
I never thought I’d grow to love camping, but with a few creature comforts we’ve discovered some of our best family time with the teens, out on the road.
Big Kid
The Unexpected Views On Our Extended-Family Vacation
With our family scattered all over the country, the extended-family vacation is a rare joy. Seeing my teens through my family’s eyes may be the best part.
Travel
Disneyland: Things to Do (and Skip) with Kids
Headed out to Disneyland Park for a family vacation or day trip? Here are recommendations for rides and attractions so you make the most of your experience.
Travel
Disney California Adventure: Things to Do (and Skip) with Kids
Disney California Adventure Park is Disneyland’s little sister and full of fun rides and attractions. We share our favorite things to do (and skip) with kids.
Your Life
Single Mom: 5 Tips for Bringing Vacation Home with You
If you want to keep your vacation buzz going long after you’ve gotten home, try these 5 simple tips that might just help you keep your stress at bay.
Big Kid
How (Not To) Family Vacation
Family vacations are supposed to be idyllic and build precious memories, but at what point is it more stress than it’s worth?
Travel
Hersheypark: 20 Tips, Tricks and Must-Do Attractions for Families
Here are our park recommendations AND some park strategy tips to help you and your family make the most out of your day or days in Hershey, PA, the sweetest place on Earth. There’s a ton of stuff for all ages to enjoy, and lots of opportunities for even bigger families like ours to enjoy TOGETHER.
Travel
Texas-Sized Family Fun at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
The Regency Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa in Texas (with 5 acres of water fun!) is perfect for families who want to spend some time together, and some time apart.
Travel
Family Fun and Adventures at Zion Ponderosa Resort
Headed to the gorgeous Zion National Park? Check out this family-friendly resort. Zion Ponderosa has lodging and activities to suit every taste and budget.
Activities
Studio Tour of the Making of Harry Potter (London)
Visiting London with the kids? The Studio Tour of the Making of Harry Potter is a must-visit. It’s not a theme park, but instead an interactive museum where you get to roam around the sound stage and sets used on the eight Harry Potter Movies.
Young Child
Taking the Sibling Room-Sharing Plunge
A mom has kept her young kids separate at night but that’s not convenient or economical when on vacation or visiting family. She’s looking for practical advice on introducing the siblings to bedroom sharing.
Travel
Family Trip Advice: Pack Away Your Expectations
When heading out for your family trip this summer, be sure to pack your swimsuit, your books, and your expectations. That’ll make it a good trip for everyone.
Activities
Visiting Chicago with Teens & Tweens
Suggestions for what to do in Chicago with tweens/teens. It’s walkable, there are plenty of activities, and the pizza/hotdog/steak restaurant game is strong.
Family Fun
How To Visit Disney World Without Needing A Vacation Afterwards
Ideas for enjoying Disney World more and stressing less when visiting with your kids, from a huge Disney fan and annual visitor.
Travel
Exploring London with Older Kids
London has no shortage of things to do, but because I was there with teenagers we’re highlighting activities, landmarks and restaurants that older kids may enjoy.
Travel
Texas Forever: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
Traveling with teenagers isn’t always easy, which is why I was excited to visit Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop, Texas. The resort offers non-stop activities for all ages, and during our two day stay, we were able to do some of them on our own, and some together. The perfect balance.