Sometimes, the best family memories happen when you’re technically supposed to be sleeping. In March 2025, a total lunar eclipse passed over Ohio in the middle of the night. I put my boys to bed like normal, then woke them back up so we could sneak out to a...
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...
Packing for six people used to stress me out so much that I sometimes dreaded going on trips before the excitement kicked in. I will say that my ultimate family packing list for international travel is tailored to a trip that’s always at least two...
Before our family visited Niagara Falls, I spent far too much time trying to answer one question: Which side is better? The American side or the Canadian side? Was it worth getting our passports for the visit? After experiencing both, I realized there...
It’s time for a vacation, and we parents know that with kids, sometimes a family vacation can feel more like a busy trip than a relaxing holiday. The remedy? An all-inclusive Hilton Family Resort. Why is a Hilton resort always a good idea? Because they make...
Rome is one of those cities parents romanticize before arriving. They picture gelato-filled evenings, kids marveling at ancient ruins, relaxing in a piazza, and everyone soaking in centuries of history. Then reality hits somewhere around hour two of standing...