Tips, ideas and thoughts on eco-friendly travel for families.
Do you ever set out to hike with family or friends but don’t know how to find hiking trails in your area? I’ve definitely had trouble knowing where to find hiking trails, both near our home and when we are traveling. As we’ve dug through a variety of resources, we’ve had lots of luck finding …
How often do you just let your kids explore nature and relish in its beauty? Try this simple trick to help kids connect with nature. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to help kids connect with nature. If we want to raise future citizens of the world who care about the planet, we …
We love podcasts for kids, especially while driving in the car. Podcasts are great for road trips and travel or just a day at home hanging out. Check out these podcasts for kids that we absolutely love (many of which we listen to on repeat). This week, as I drove the boys to school, T …
We visit San Diego just about every year to visit family and have found many great things to do during our vacation (thanks in large part to the local secrets from my sisters who live there). If you’re considering a family vacation to San Diego, be sure to check out these ideas and include a …
This story was produced in partnership with Duracell. All opinions are mine alone. #DuracellOptimumBrandPartner Once upon a time, audiobooks were boring. Today, however, there are so many mediums to experience audiobooks, and they come in a wide array of titles and reading levels, even for kids. But where to start? Read on for four ways …
Getting ready for your first trip to a National Park? Check out these beginner tips to make sure you’re on the right track and will fully enjoy your adventure. I took my first trip to a national park in June, visiting Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks in Utah. My in-laws planned the entire trip, …
Banff National Park is a bounty of beauty. We just scratched the surface, and I can’t wait to go back. Here’s a little run down of ideas for beginner hikers to explore and enjoy Banff National Park. Last week, we spent five days in Banff National Park, and I’m pretty sure we found the pot …
How do we encourage everyone to value the beautiful lands of our Earth? Maybe a shift in the words we use could begin to change the way we think about the dirt, rock, water, and air around us. Living in the suburbs or the city without regular access to the best Mother Nature has to …
