Two of my friends will be traveling to Paris (separately) with their families next week, and as the expert “Paris guide” that I am, I thought it would be nice to give them the “411”. Given how cold and damp…
MAKE A GORGEOUS PHOTO ALBUM IN MINUTES
A picture they say tells a thousand words. This doesn’t mean that you see a clusters of words written on every photo that comes out of the camera, buy rather you’re able to tell the stories of moments that mattered…
EASY WINTER GETAWAY: INDOOR WATER PARK
Winter is a moment of getaway for my family because it is always extra cold where we live. We always look for a warmer environment where we get to enjoy the heat and cater to the whole family. More importantly,…
Postcard from Shanghai and Beijing
What’s an ideal vacation destination for you and your family? China, perhaps, doesn’t strike families as the perfect vacation destination. It isn’t one place that would readily come to mind. Some accuse it of not being family-friendly, as we in…
JERUSALEM WITH KIDS
I’m currently in the middle of a 5 – week stay in Jerusalem and what enchants me the most (perhaps it’s the nature-deprived New Yorker in me) about this mesmerizing place is the accessibility to beautiful public spaces. I’m constantly…
SUMMER COMFORT TRAVEL SHOE
Summer comes with its uniqueness. You do not want to wear anything uncomfortable in this season because of the weather. People always plan for their summer wear, games, and vacation right from April. Summer wears need to be durable and…
NATIONAL PARKS JOURNAL
The United State of America is known for unlimited fun places, incredible cities, and cultures that a family can enjoy during trips. The country has an awesome nature. Also, there are over fifty great national parks in the country. It…
POSTCARD FROM ITALY
Sometimes, the best way to spend time together is to spend time away. A good family trip goes a long way in creating a bond in the family and you and your kids get to savor and create a record…
Postcard from Kinnikinnick Farm, Illinois
I can’t say enough good things about the Kinnikinnick Farm, which is about an hour and a half outside of Chicago, on the border of Wisconsin. We were there to check it out for Martha Stewart Living, and got to stay over…
A BASEBALL LOVER VACATION IDEA
There are many dreams I want to fulfill in life and I have categorized them into different lists. My most important lists include “foods I want to taste,” and “places I want to visit.” Well, both dreams can cohabit because…
Jen Altman Asheville, NC
We are so inspired by her blog, Nectar and Light—the way she photographs and writes about food, travel, and her three girls…so when we heard about her new book, Instant Love: How to Make Magic and Memories with Polaroids, we thought it would…
WHERE TO STAY IN LA
A friend of mine was looking for superb LA hotels for her son’s spring break, so I compiled a list of some of the best and thought I’d share it here (You are welcome!). My first suggestion is to stay…