Up until yesterday this winter had been very mild! We had had a little snow in the past, but nothing significant. Yesterday, however, we got dumped on. Whenever it snows I start thinking of fun winter vacations I would like to take my children on. Growing up I heard story after story of the skiing vacations my parents took my family on... before I was born. Since I was a major caboose, they weren't still skiing by the time I came along.Since I have never been skiing I think it would be so … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Craziness
Something I haven't talked much about on this site (but I am going to start, be on the look out for Travel Tuesday starting soon!) is how much I love to travel. I have been several places around the world, most I love, some I didn't. We have also taken a couple cruises I'd like to share with you eventually.My family LOVES cruises. We are pretty addicted to them and for a while we were lucky enough to go on at least one a year for several years. Now that we have moved away from family, and a … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Keep Healthy Boundaries Around the Holidays
For some people, the song “I’ll be home for Christmas,” is a bright and warm reminder of all the fond memories of the Christmas season. For others, family is a blatant reminder of the annual conflict session that arises between family members when visiting around the Christmas season. Familiar patterns of conflict can arise when deciding where the family is going to spend the night, how long you decide to stay or not to stay, and a number of other issues. Conflict with family sometimes is … [Read more...]
Family Vacation Tips
Believe it or not, the time is here to start thinking about your next family summer vacation!And trying to find a place that will keep everyone in your family happy isn’t easy. Working in Myrtle Beach, I get to see what makes some of the best Myrtle Beach resorts for families and some indicators that you need to look elsewhere.Here are some things to look out for that should be good indicators of a family friendly resort:Exciting poolsIf the hotel you’re looking at has your basic … [Read more...]
How To Keep Kids Entertained in the Car
Keeping the kids out of trouble when you have to drive can be difficult and a bit of a juggling act if you have several kids in the car. Children can get cranky and bored, and don’t always understand the importance of paying attention to the road. The best step to take is ensure that they are properly entertained in the backseat, whether you’re popping to the shops or going on a long trip. Below are four things to keep in mind which ought to keep them occupied:1: Atlas Whether a print or … [Read more...]
Hawaii
My parents are in Hawaii on a mission for our church. They are currently serving at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) which is a very popular tourist destination in Hawaii. They often send emails with pictures and so, on this cold winter day as it is 36 degrees outside, I thought I would share a little bit of paradise with you.I have never been to Hawaii but hope to get there on a visit while my parents are there. I also have a sister that lives there so I can kill two bird with one … [Read more...]
