Category Archives: Vacations

Traveling with the Grandparents: How to Help it Go Smoothly

Every summer, my daughter goes to her grandparents for three weeks. One week each month of summer break. Sometimes they stay home and just chill. I mean, come on.  They have a great house only 10 minutes from the beach and a pool in their backyard. Can’t ask for a better combination, right? Plus, they…

Treasure Your Vacation Memories

Summer vacations are amazing ways for families to spend time together and create some wonderful memories. There is nothing better than soaking up the sun, feeling the sand on your toes and relaxing in the surf watching your children.  Those moments of fun and frolic are usually captured by little ones running along and hunting…

5 Tips to Eating Healthy on the Road

My family traveled for several years with my husband’s job. I have to admit, in the beginning it was fun to eat at restaurants and fast food joints that were unfamiliar to us, disregarding the amount of fat, carbohydrates and calories we were consuming.  It wasn’t fun to realize that I’d outgrown some of my…

Road Trip Exercises

I love taking road trips. I find it relaxing and really, the best way to get to know your Nation. There are so many great finds when driving off the beaten path. Long lost structures, old signs that may have been there before the roads were paved. Just love it! Not sure if you got…

Organize a Trip to the Pool or Beach

One of the best things about summer is hanging out by the water! I recommend keeping a beach bag packed at all times for those last minute, spontaneous trips to the water. I always keep ours in the mudroom closet. This is one little thing I can do to make my summer more organized. Make sure your…

Prepping for Vacation

I’m sure you remember the days when you literally threw a few outfits in a suitcase. Tossed in toiletries, a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a couple of pairs of shoes. Hey presto! You were ready for vacation. Fast forward a few years and a couple of kids and preparing for vacation is anything but easy. Right…

Budgeting for Summer Vacation

Summer time! You’ve been looking forward to your vacation all year, and now you have to figure out how to do it without going broke. You need a budget, even while you’re on vacation. I know it sounds like a drag, but are you really going to be able to relax and refresh yourself while…

Summer Ideas to Have Fun with the Children

School is just about out, (if it isn’t already for some of you lucky ones!).  So, it is time to think about what you are going to do to have fun with the children! What happened to Summer School?  Just Kidding!  My kiddo would disown me if I brought that idea up to her! Parks…

Making Travel With Children Easier

  Traveling opens up a whole new world for our children {literally! }. When children are younger there are so many stumbling blocks to traveling a lot:  diapers, pack and plays, strollers, nap schedules… The list goes on and on.     As your children grow it becomes easier to travel with them, but there…

How to Make Your Next Road Trip Fun and Frugal

I love planning holidays for our family and a road trip to some of our favourite destinations in India is a must-do every year. Driving can be a great way to enjoy your vacation if you are prepared for it. We normally plan two to three short vacations every year and if the destination is…