Posts by momwithamap
Worldschool 101
The moment I first heard the word worldschool, I fell in love with the concept. If you aren’t familiar with the phrase yet, just wait. A quick search produced tons of information calling worldschooling the “hot new buzz word” and “a trend rapidly catching on.” Essentially, it’s learning from the world. Sounds pretty great, right?…
Read More10 Years Of Traveling With Kids
Committing to Traveling With Kids 10 years ago today Brent and I went out to dinner for- what we knew would be- the last meal without a child. Or, at least a babysitter! Never mind that I felt like a whale and could hardly enjoy the food because my heartburn was so bad at that…
Read MoreNew York City: In A Day & On a Budget
If you think you need a month and an unlimited budget to tour New York City, you’re probably right. However, our family is living proof that it can actually be done in a day and on a budget. Don’t get me wrong, this whirlwind tour is not for the faint of heart. But if you…
Read MoreJust A Backpack And A Beach- An Inspirational Tale
Once upon a time, not all that long ago, I had a rare experience with a backpack and a beach. To preface this story, you must understand my normal going-to-the-beach scene. Picture a mom with a folding chair strapped to her back. Attached to the chair you’ll see two life jackets. A boogie board, also…
Read MoreThe Museum of Science: Boston, Massachusetts
One of the downfalls that comes from traveling a lot is getting high standards. When you have a huge number of places to compare to, you can’t help but measure everything against the best. Our family visits science centers all over the country. It likely goes without saying, but we’ve been to A LOT of great…
Read MoreThe Freedom Trail With Kids- Boston, Massachusetts
Our family has taken on several ambitious adventures throughout our years of traveling. I share the ones that turn out disastrous because they are usually good for a laugh. But I also like to share the ones that go better than one would expect. I hope to inspire other families to take on similar travel…
Read More‘Hat Training Day’ And Why It Saves A Vacation
A few years ago I helped my husband prepare for an upcoming interview. We ran through a series of typical questions and together we brainstormed about some situational answers he could use. I remember one question touched on his greatest career accomplishment. I rolled my eyes as he scratched his head- stumped about what to…
Read MoreA Visit To Lawton Stables- Hilton Head Island, SC
Last week on Hilton Head Island we visited Lawton Stables. The Island is one of our top vacation destinations and I’m always looking for new activities to try. My daughter- in particular- has a love for horses and has always wanted to go on a trail ride. I can say, without a doubt, this experience…
Read MoreHappy National Donut Day
I love how social media has made every day some sort of special day! Not that I need an excuse to celebrate- but it does make it fun. Today is National Donut Day! We will be celebrating today by seeking out some awesome donut deals. However, I can’t let the day pass without reminiscing about our…
Read MoreSun Tips From A Crunchy-ish Mama
20 years ago if you asked me about the person I’d be today, I could have painted a fairly accurate picture. However, one aspect of my life that I never saw coming was turning into a crunchy-ish mama. I use the term loosely because there are several aspects of being a crunchy mom that I…
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