Back to the Future: Six Flags with Different Eyes
When I was an adolescent, my parents got us season passes to Six Flags in St. Louis, Missouri. In those…
Tag Archives: summer
Six Ways to Preserve Summer Vacation Memories
Your fun summer vacation may be right around the corner … and if you don’t act quickly, those memories may…
Welcome, Summer Camp Season
I grew up camping with my family, but I never went to a traditional overnight, outdoor-focused youth camp as a…
5 Summer Must-Dos in Indiana
I love summer. I always have, and now that I have kids, I love it even more! We have family…
My Stay-at-Home Mom Summer Survival Guide
Are you home with your kids this summer and worried about boredom? A recent article making the rounds online argues that kids…
Goodbye, Winter: Why I Love Summertime with Children
Now that winter is over, I’m looking forward to summertime with kids! It has always been my favorite season. I’m…
Why Boring (and Cheap) Family Vacations are Just Fine
We just returned from a whirlwind summer road trip that clocked just over 3,000 miles on our rented minivan over…
Toy-Filled Ice Block, via Pinterest
Need a summer cool-off? Try this toy filled ice block, inspired by Pinterest. This summer, we’ve been combing Pinterest for…
Camping is Good for the Soul, Even if I Don’t Always Like It
I grew up in a family that enjoys camping. I married a man who likes camping. Every year we gather…
4 Reasons Our Family Vacation Didn’t Suck
There seems to be lots of internet whining about how vacationing with kids is different from a spa getaway for two.…
