Are you heading to Chicago this summer for a vacation? Over the last couple weeks I’ve been doing a series of posts about activities to do with kids. Each post features a different city, and some great suggestions for enjoying the area as a family. There are about a million things that make Chicago great,…

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This last year or two has brought on a new season of my life. I think- technically- at 35 I’m considered to be in my mid-thirties. Though if you ask me directly I’ll still say “early thirties.” And health has suddenly become a priority. In fact, it’s not just a priority- it’s a theme of my…

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I’ve had a lot of favorite days in my life. I consider myself extremely blessed to be able to recall so many amazing experiences. And, at any given moment, I might select a different day as my very favorite. However, currently if you asked- hands down, without hesitation- I would answer “my day in Killarney.”…

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During our recent visit to Ireland, our family stayed in the 4 best hotels in the country. To be fair, I need to say that we ONLY stayed in 4 hotels. While I would LOVE to have stayed in and reviewed EVERY hotel, our trip could only last so long. Because of that, I needed…

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Airports, by nature, are super fun places for kids. My kids LOVE everything about the airport. In fact, I can’t count how many times we’ve returned from an amazing vacation and they’ve cited the “highlight of the trip” as some aspect of the airport. However, no matter how deep the love runs- even good things…

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Packing for long airplane trips can be stressful. If your kids are anything like mine, somedays a small empty box entertains them for hours. Other days a roomful of toys provides “nothing” to do. It’s almost impossible to understand, but I know it to be true! So when you pack a carry-on for a long…

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Traveling the world with your kids is an amazing experience. They’ll never forget the memories you make (especially if you take lots of pictures!) Preparing correctly to travel with children is essential! Acquiring a passport for your childis a great first step as you begin to plan your travels. Here are 6 things to know…

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Save Money on Spring Break Travel Disclaimer: Every once in a while I write a post where I later realize it’s taken me 10 paragraphs to get to the point. This is one of them. What started out as a brief introduction, turned into my life story. If you’re here looking for ways to save…

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As spring break and summer approach, one of the most fun and affordable vacations is a trip to the beach. Although you will still incur the cost of travel, lodging and food- entertainment is virtually free! Personally, I need no prompting on how to enjoy myself on a beach for days on end. Likewise, my…

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If you’ve been following the blog this week, you’ll know that we recently visited Beech Mountain Resort. This was the children’s first time on skis. Additionally, my husband and I hadn’t been on a ski slope in 20 years. To say that our own skills were rusty would be an understatement. For us, putting the…

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