Remember those first few weeks of sleep depravation induced by your newborn? Few things in life that can replicate that tunnel walking feel of delirious exhaustion. This is, of course, unless you’re experiencing jet lag.

After a trans-continental flight with a couple of toddlers plus the three-hour time change, I usually find myself pretty darn close to that primordial fog of new-parent robo-walking on my first day of “family vacation.”  Sound familiar?

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If you’re anything like me, at the end of the summer you have a million photos of your kids in funny poses, silly faces and wildly fantastic expressions. Vacations and destinations are awesome, but preserving those memories in a way that will last (which doesn’t take much time) is a tall order when combined with back-to-school time.

Here are a few ideas that are sure to make for lasting memories without breaking the bank.

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Want to enjoy a family getaway but don’t want to bring along your carbon footprint? These days, “it’s not easy being green” is definitely a thing of the past. From food to toilet paper, you can find eco-friendly options just about everywhere. So why not incorporate some green while you travel, too? Here are 6 easy ways to help conserve energy and reduce your impact on the environment while vacationing: Read More >

“Are We There Yet?” Famous last words. At least twice a year, we head over the river and through the woods from the San Francisco Bay Area to Oregon. Several times a year, we also travel in the opposite direction down to LA. We’ve done it with newborns, motion-sick toddlers, preschoolers, teenagers, grandparents, and even the family cat.

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