
One of our favorite aspects of spending one month in Porto, Portugal was truly feeling like we were settling into a routine, and living a life rather than rushing around as tourists. We only worked for the first two weeks of our stay, and with our work schedules pushed to a 1pm Porto start time…

Back when we began planning our Spring 2024 Walt Disney World vacation, we went back and forth on which resort to choose. We usually opt for a Moderate resort (Caribbean Beach Resort, Port Orleans Riverside, or French Quarter) but for this trip we focused on Cresent Lake area resorts, particularly, Disney’s Beach Club. We’re so…

If packing your luggage for your upcoming family vacation isn’t stressful enough, now think about packing your theme park day bag each morning (or evening before, if you’re a planner like me!) Prepping your family for a day spent exploring a favorite theme park is a daunting task. You need to think about appropriate attire,…

For many families around the country there’s still a few weeks left of summer vacation, which means there’s still time for planning last-minute vacation getaways and road trips . Before embarking on your adventure, consider these tips for traveling with children. Let Them Help: Involve kids in planning decisions, have them write their own packing lists,…