by Christy Nicholson | Sep 24, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Family Adventures, International |
I had heard for years about the beauty and wonder of Europe’s Christmas markets. But it wasn’t until my family stood in an old town square full of lights, surrounded by wooden stalls and the smell of roasting nuts, that I really understood what...
by Christy Nicholson | Dec 25, 2025 | Destinations, Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
Families need to know that the Windy City has more to offer than sports, skyscrapers, and a big lake. It also has some of the best museums in the United States. The Chicago Children’s Museum, and its tinkering lab, are in the middle of all the excitement with a...
by Christy Nicholson | Nov 18, 2025 | Family Adventures, Travel Tips, USA |
It’s a time-honored holiday tradition: parents googling “holiday light displays near me” to try to make winter magic come true for a carload of kids. In this busy time of year, finding the right display of festive lights can slip to the bottom of the list...
by Christy Nicholson | Oct 26, 2025 | Destinations, Family Adventures, Featured, South West, USA |
When planning to visit the Grand Canyon with kids, I had a secret fear. (Is it actually a secret if I told my husband, my therapist, and several friends?) I was worried that one of my kids would fall off the edge. That’s right, I’m a seasoned mom and traveler,...
by Christy Nicholson | Nov 5, 2024 | Family Adventures, Travel Tips |
Sometimes finding the perfect gift for a tween is a long, winding journey. But looking for the right Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Christmas gift can be easy when you have kids who love travel. If you’re searching for great gift ideas or fun travel gifts for your older...
