Fargo, North Dakota might not be the first destination that comes to mind for a girls’ weekend getaway—but it should be. As you might have noticed, I’ve been trying to find the best spots for ...

Leo Carrillo State Park is the best of both worlds. The park not only sits on the beach but is also part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This park is perfect for exploring with ...

Here’s what I thought Renaissance Faires were before I went to my first one: weird people saying “huzzah” too much, overpriced turkey legs, and a lot of confused wandering in the heat. And you know ...

I stood outside the doors of Chihuly Garden and Glass with Dek, who was a toddler at the time, and had a moment of complete panic. Glass. Glass everywhere. On the floor, suspended from the ceiling, ...

Wet feet can really bring you down on a dreary day. It’s easy to just snuggle up on the couch, sip some hot cocoa, and wait for the sun to show up. We don’t really have that option in Seattle. Some ...

I first visited Washington’s Big Four Ice Caves when my oldest was a toddler and my youngest was still in a baby carrier. We went back last summer with two teenagers, and honestly? It was way more fun ...

Have you ever been in a car accident? It can be stressful to deal with even when you’re in your car. Being in a car accident while driving a rental car feels like it would be 100x more nerve-wracking, ...

Picture this: my 21-month-old son refused to eat anything but bread and watermelon for two solid weeks in China. We land in Osaka and suddenly he’s gobbling down salmon roe like it’s candy. Our first ...

London is one of those cities that works brilliantly for families. After visiting with my boys multiple times over the years (most recently before 2020, when they were much younger), I can tell you ...

Looking back at our 34-day journey through Europe with two little kids, I’m honestly still amazed we pulled it off. What started as a simple plan for me and my oldest to cruise through Switzerland and ...

Soccer has always been huge in my house. My husband gets up at 7am on Saturdays to watch English Premier League games nine months a year. He’s been doing this since before we had kids, and he still ...

Ready to explore Northern Ireland, hitting the highlights as well as a few of our secret spots along the way? Our 5-day Causeway Coastal Route itinerary makes it easy to see and do it all, while also ...