Ah, Portland. Often talked-about. Always-adored. Every person I know who currently lives there raves about the beauty, the climate, and the bustling activity. Plus, there are quite a few people in my circle that previously lived in Portland (and loved it!) or pine to live there. For all of these reasons and more, I was delighted to spend three days in the city with my family … [Read More...]
Road Trips
4 Road Trip Tips
It took us 6 hours flat to get from our house to Albuquerque, New Mexico. We only stopped once, a quick bathroom break alongside the road. Everyone was happy the … [Read More...]
RV Travel
6 observations about the Amish
We spent the last few weeks in the two largest Amish communities in the world - Holmes County, OH (#1) and Lancaster County, PA (#2). It was both sobering and … [Read More...]
Recent Highlights
Gear Up For Swim Team Guide
I never thought I'd be a swim team mom. As a child, I took swim lessons from my city's Parks & Rec department and paid a quarter to swim at the public pool near my house, but I never learned the four strokes. Nor did I know the "language" of swim - IM … [Read More...]
Disney Vacations
Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth…for Infants and Toddlers too!
On May 29th, my husband and I visited Disneyland with our then-20-month-old daughter and our friends Joe & Rhonda and their then-8-month-old son. I think we were all wondering if a trip to the famed amusement park would be worth it with such young ones in … [Read More...]
Disneyland With A 3-Month-Old Baby
I've been to Disneyland with each of my babies. It's not quite the same as running from ride-to-ride with older kids, but it is still magical in its own way. When my friends ask, I am always quick to reassure them that Disneyland is totally do-able with a … [Read More...]
