I should start by saying that we live in Pennsylvania.  In Pennsylvania, pretty much anywhere you go, you will see people walking around in traditional Amish dress and driving buggies.  And if you have kids in elementary school (as I do), eventually they will come home and beg to go to Lancaster to see where all of the Amish action is.

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Toronto is Canada’s most densely populated city, but it doesn’t feel that way.  From the air it’s all green spaces and endless water.  That impression holds up upon closer inspection too.  Thinking of taking a family vacation to Toronto?  Here are a few of my favorite things to do there with kids: Read More >

I’ll admit it:  I’m a lazy weekend kind of gal.  Nothing makes me happier than a pajama day that lasts until 1:59 p.m. (hey!  Look at that!  It’s a weekend and it’s 1:59 as I’m writing and I’m still in my pajamas!).  But even the world’s coziest, laziest parents have to get off their duffs sometimes, and if you’re going to get off your duff, taking the kids away somewhere where they can get lots of fresh air and exercise is definitely the ticket. Read More >

I understand the hassle of carrying car seats through the airport. In fact, I’ve had plenty of first-hand experience traveling with two young children, two car seats and one stroller. But as a former flight attendant, I also understand the importance for a child to have his or her own seat. Read More >