The worst hour (or sometimes 2-3 hours) of a vacation is when you have to get your kids to sleep in the hotel room. It's usually at the end of a long and busy day of travel or exploring. Your kids, who a few minutes ago were "too tired to walk", suddenly have the energy of a race horse and can't seem to settle down. We've all been there, desperately trying to get our offspring ... Read More

If you’re just joining us, this is Part 4 of my Road Trips for Families series. You can read more in Part One: What to Pack – 10 Must Haves for the Road, Part Two: How to Plan Fun Stops Along the Way, and Part Three: How to Keep Kids Entertained in the Car. If you're traveling longer than a few hours, having some snacks or food for in the car is essential, ... Read More

The average US worker has about 10 days of vacation time a year which only allows families a couple of weeks to travel. On the other hand, there are about 104 weekend days a year.  If you're a family that loves to explore and waits anxiously each year for those precious vacation days to roll around, finding a way to pack some adventure into all those weekend days is easier ... Read More

If you’re just joining us, this is Part 3 of my Road Trips for Families series. You can read more in Part One: What to Pack – 10 Must Haves for the Road and Part Two: How to Plan Fun Stops Along the Way Maybe you picture hours of backseat bickering every time you think about a road trip with your kids but I have good news for you. Entertaining your kids on a long ... Read More

If you're just joining us, this is Part 2 of my Road Trips for Families series. You can read more in Part One: What to Pack - 10 Must Haves for the Road. Let's face it, road trips with kids means making more stops to stretch legs and use the bathroom. Like most people, you probably think of stopping at gas stations, fast food joints, and rest stops but if part of the fun of ... Read More