Visit Vancouver in Winter

Visit Vancouver in Winter – So Much To Do!

This city is lovely all year long so families planning to visit Vancouver in winter shouldn’t worry about finding fun things to do. Instead, you should worry about not being here long enough to do it all! Here are 5 fun winter events in Vancouver: Updated Dec 12, 2021 VanDusen Festival of Lights Holiday Heights … Read more

Travel Lover Gift Guide

Gift Guide For Travelers

This post includes affiliate links, but each of the items I’ve recommended in my travel lover gift guide are things I’d be absolutely delighted to receive. My disclosure page. Portable Charger Power Bank $26.95 A perfect gift for travelers, this high capacity 25800mAh power bank can charge your phone 5-8 times. Instant Hydrating Mask $62 … Read more

Get your tickets for Disney on Ice

Disney On Ice Presents Dare To Dream in Vancouver

Parents and kids alike will love the empowering tales of some of Disney’s most courageous leading ladies told through artistic skating and acrobatics in Disney On Ice Presents Dare To Dream, now touring North America. All photos courtesy of Feld Entertainment. Hosts Mickey and Minnie bring Vancouver audiences on several adventures featuring Disney’s Beauty and the … Read more

Your family will love Christmas Glow in Langley

Your Family Will Love Christmas Glow in Langley #ChristmasGlow

If you’re looking for something fun and festive to take the kids to over the winter, check out Christmas Glow in Langley, the largest indoor Christmas festival in Greater Vancouver. They have playgrounds and interactive features to keep the kids entertained for hours, plus a Christmas market, food trucks, live entertainment, and tasty beverages for the … Read more

five ways my dad is more graceful than i am

5 Ways My Dad Is More Graceful Than I Am

My parents and I recently read the book, (affiliate link) Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy – Until You’re 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley. It’s good. You should get it, or the version he wrote for women. When Dad wrote it, he was simply reassured that he’s doing it right and will … Read more

In New Orleans Food is a Main Attraction

In New Orleans – Food Is A Main Attraction

Travel opens you up to new cultures and new food experiences, so in my mind travel has always been a way to go forth and eat all the things!  Despite being mostly a non-meat eater since I was 12, I’ve always been open to trying things when I travel, especially if it’s a famous local … Read more

single mom travel packing tips

Travel Packing Tips

I’d like to share some travel packing tips that I’ve learned over the years as a longtime traveler, and more recently as a single mom on the move. Click here to download my free travel packing checklist. Subscribe in the sidebar for even more travel printables. My 8-year-old has over 50 flights under her belt … Read more

Best Things To Do In Phoenix With Kids

Why You Should Visit Phoenix With Kids

Adults flock to Phoenix for the 365 days a year that the golf courses are open.  It’s not just a playground for the grown ups though. To those of us in the PNW it’s a quick and inexpensive flight from Bellingham Airport, so when we need to see the sun, there’s no reason not to … Read more