Tag: vacation

Family Vacations: An Exercise in Accepting Reality

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I don’t love to admit this, but vacations are one element of parenting that I will sometimes lie about. When I tell friends or...

Vacationing with Friends: 9 Tips for Taking the Trip

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When I was young, I used to envision my life as an adult. Didn’t you? I observed my parents invite their adult friends over...

2020: The Year of the Toilet

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2020 was going to be epic. I had decided now that my kids are older, I was going to introduce them to a long lost...

The Kids Are Growing Up: When Vacation Becomes Vacation Again

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When our daughter was 18 months old, my husband and I took her on a long road trip with his family to South Dakota...

Eat Cheap in the Hotel: How our Family of 6 Saved...

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Anyone else struggle with budgets and family vacations? As a mother of four, I want to create opportunities for memories and bonding time with...

My Ten Favorite Poolside Podcasts

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A few years ago I shared some of my favorite podcasts by moms. Since then, I've added several to my regular downloads and they...

5 Things You REALLY Need for a Road Trip with Young...

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The Scene Spring break; a six-year-old, three-year-old, and two parents; and a 19-hour car ride (as projected by Google Maps, without stops). ROAD TRIP! The Task Come up...

6 Tips For A Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation or Spring Break Trip

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The polar vortex is bearing down upon us. My daughter has had a very long impromptu break from school. The house is a disaster....

4 Ways for an Office Worker to Take Back Winter Break

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Gone are the days of being a student, when I had weeks to a month off around Christmas. I miss being in college and...

Visit Chicago Like a Local: Download This Interactive Guide

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A popular destination for many Iowan families is the Windy City: Chicago. Many Iowans find themselves spending a few days in this popular destination,...