Families don’t need cold weather and a snowy ski trip to celebrate the winter season. Trade in your fuzzy hats and heavy sweaters for sunscreen and flip-flops. Leave behind the pressure of holiday prep and party obligations and focus on celebrating Christmas...
Everyone has their favorite murder. When we walked through downtown Los Angeles on a night chilled by fall, it was easy to remember Halloween lurked nearby. Especially as our tour guide, Neil, from LA Walking Tours, spoke about all the suicides, unsolved...
When the winter months roll around and winter break finally hits the calendar, it's time to escape the grind of everyday life. This is the time to start planning that winter family vacation. Whether you’re dreaming of snow-capped peaks or sunny beach...
Detroit in the summer sizzles. The sun reflects off the river, families fill the parks, and neighborhoods burst with life. One of the best places to experience this energy is along the Detroit RiverWalk, where a bike ride becomes more than just exercise. It...
Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles with a teenager? This is a regular thing for us. With the boys now 14 and 16, if we want to convince them to spend time with us, we have to present an enticing plan. Good thing Los Angeles is both a beach city...
The first time we walked into the Sacramento Children’s Museum, my 8-year-old made a beeline for the air tubes while my 10-year-old started assembling a race car from foam pieces. Ten minutes in, they were completely immersed—and I finally got to sip my...