There’s nothing like a tropical family vacation to escape winter and spend some much-needed, device-free time reconnecting with your kids. And having done our fair share of travel at some of the best resorts for kids in North America and the Caribbean, both piecing together our own holidays — booking flights, accommodations and managing activities…
Pawsh Pads: dog boots that stay on!
I know you’re here because you’re desperate for a set of dog boots that stay on. I have been you, dear reader, and I’m here to tell you that your search has finally ended! Even though it’s been a slower start to winter than we snow-sports enthusiasts might like, if you think you’re going to…
Take a road trip with dogs: dog-friendly destinations
As proud new pet parents ourselves, we finally get it: you need ideas for dog-friendly destinations. As you plan your own road trip with dogs, bookmark this post and revisit it from time to time as we add more content. Every time we go on a new adventure with Duchess — a moyen poodle who…
7-day Ireland itinerary
So you’ve got one week in Ireland and you want to make the most of it. Have I got the 7-day Ireland itinerary for you! There are so many things to do in Ireland that — even moving at break-neck speed — you won’t manage to cover it all in just a week. In fact,…
8 reasons the Apple iPhone SE is the best cell phone for kids
Whether you’re here because you’re looking for the best phones for 10 year olds or phones for teenagers that won’t eat up all of their birthday or holiday money, we’re about to give you eight reasons to take a closer look at the Apple iPhone SE. And since it’s my kids who have been testing…
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s usually that time… time for me to roll out a bigger, better Holiday Gift Guide than I did year before and watch y’all go nutso with excitement, which always brought me more joy than you can even imagine. This would have been my 11th year. Change is hard, but often necessary. After clocking 485…
The best packing list for a cruise to Alaska
It doesn’t really matter what time of year you’re doing an Alaskan cruise, because when the ships are sailing, the weather is pretty much the same: unpredictable. That’s right…even if you’re cruising to Alaska smack in the middle of summer, you could face worse or better weather than the shoulder seasons of May and October….
Things to do on Vancouver Island with kids & grandparents
If you’ve just read my epic Vancouver to Whistler road trip itinerary post and landed here to plan your own unforgettable BC road trip, then you’ve come to the right place to carry on from that leg and find out more about the most awesome things to do on Vancouver Island — especially if you’re…
The ultimate Vancouver to Whistler road trip itinerary
When the dreaded C-virus imploded the plans we had to take our first-ever cruise with my parents back in 2020, I never dreamed that it would help us create the ultimate Vancouver to Whistler road trip followed by a grand tour of Vancouver Island. We still took that multigenerational cruise, but we did it in…
What’s better: air fryer vs. deep fryer?
I’m no stranger to the deep fryer; I grew up with one. And I’ve also owned not one, not two, but three air fryers in the short time they’ve been on the market. So, in the great air fryer vs. deep fryer debate, I’m your gal. In this post, we’re going to tackle a few…