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 | 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...
by Christy Nicholson | Aug 27, 2024 | Destinations, Family Adventures, USA, Weekend Trips |
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer, with many of us heading back into school schedules and fall routines. If you’re like my family, you may dream of one last weekend getaway or family vacation – but then end up doing back-to-school shopping...
