I don't remember where I first heard about AirBNB but I was skeptical. Why would I want to stay in someone's house instead of a hotel? Once we actually tried it, I was hooked! There are so many advantages to using a vacation rental instead of a hotel when you have young kids. If you're skeptical, let me convince you! As you read, when I say AirBNB, it is interchangeable with the similar sites HomeAway and VRBO. We tend to use AirBNB because I like their site the best, but they are all ... Read More about 5 Reasons AirBNBs are better than hotels for traveling families
11 Tips for moving your family to another state
I grew up moving for my dad's job and have started our kids down the same path! We have moved three times in the past five years (with a newborn, while pregnant and with a toddler, and now with a preschooler and a toddler) and now I'm sharing my tips for moving your family to another state. It's impossible to plan for every last detail or know how your own kids will react, but there are a few ways to make it as smooth as possible! ... Read More about 11 Tips for moving your family to another state
How We Dress for Fall Outdoor Hiking
Think the end of summer means the end of playing outside? The temperature dropped below 50 this week and several of my friends have already started posting "what can we do inside?", "looks like winter is here, let's reschedule the park playdate", etc. Think again! I have lots of suggestions for kids (and adults!) to wear when playing outside in fall. We really try to get outside daily, all year, and everyone can still enjoy it if you're dressed right! There is so much fun to be had with ... Read More about How We Dress for Fall Outdoor Hiking
