Vacation
The Magic of the Mouse

The Magic of the Mouse

Last year, my family went to Walt Disney World for the first time. We’d planned the trip for nine years, putting aside a small bit of money each month specifically for the purpose of going when the kids were old enough to enjoy themselves and have a firm memory of the...

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Daily Trips to Italy

Daily Trips to Italy

In honor of Columbus Day and our Italian cultural heritage, I want to share a fascinating Italian resource with you.Whether you've been to Italy or only dreamed of going some day, you can have a little bit of Italian culture and history arrive in your email box every...

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Explanation

Explanation

If things have been unusually quiet here, especially for a new blog, please forgive us. For the entire week of “Spring Break” we have been on a family vacation. Together. 8 adults 7 children … 3 in diapers 3 minivans 4 hotels 3 hikes totaling 22 miles 3 national parks...

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