How to survive a road trip with young kids My husband's family live in Southern California. We have driven the stretch from Portland to Los Angeles more times than I can count on my fingers and toes. When I say I prefer to drive through the night, I mean for a "I just want to get there in one piece as fast as I can" sort of vacation. There are a lot of reasons not to drive through the night. I won't go over those here. Here are ten good reasons why driving through the night works well for us. 1. Less bathroom breaks. Our family has grown from two to six in a relatively short period of time. With six warm bodies in a car, driving through the Keep Reading
How to take the vacation you didn’t think you could afford
This subject really excites me because I love taking vacations I never thought possible or just getting creative and making things work, when you thought you didn't have enough money to do ANYTHING. There is a vacation for you, no matter how big or small. Let's divide these up into categories, because as your family changes, so does what you can and should try and do. Vacations with Younger Kids One of the most affordable things you can do with younger kids is camp. They love it, it's affordable, and it's a complete bonding time with your family. Getting the stuff ends up being the biggest expense, but once you have that in place you are ready to Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: A Day in the Pearl District
A Day in the Pearl District (Portland) Portland’s Pearl District is a fun place for a day trip with your family. Some “must do” stops include Jamison Square, Tanner Springs, and The Fields Park -- all for free! There are also tons of shops & restaurants to keep you busy for an entire day! GET THERE I think your best option is to take the Portland Streetcar to the Pearl District and then travel by foot. (You can get to the Streetcar easily from Tri-Met's MAX Train if you're traveling from the suburbs or your hotel.) Everything is walkable once you arrive in the area. Parking is available, but it’s limited and it’s metered. Like Keep Reading
10 Tips for Taking an EPIC Family Camping Trip
Do you have any vacation plans in the works? Any thoughts of a big camping trip? If you have kids, you might be wondering if a camping trip is even feasible. It can be done! Lots of families take camping trips each and every year without incident, but it’s because they know the tips to follow when camping with kids. Here are 10 tips for taking an epic summer camping trip with kids that will help you have the trip of a lifetime. How to have a successful family camping trip Schedule it -- Be sure to call ahead or go online to reserve your campsite. Many campsites run out of reservations early in the season so don’t miss out on your spot! This is Keep Reading
20 DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
I don't know about you but I love getting homemade gifts from my kids! Here are 20 DIY gift ideas to make for Mother's Day, which this year (2019) is Sunday May 12th. These would be great for grandparents too. DIY Button Art Flower | Slap Dash Mom DIY Bird Nest Necklace | Slap Dash Mom DIY Nail Polish Marbled Mugs Craft | Thrifty Jinxy DIY Jewelry Dish Organizer | Cleverly Simple How to give your mom a relaxing personalized spa pack | Budget Savvy Diva Garden Stone Cookies | Kids Activities Blog Photo Bookmarks | Kids Activities Blog DIY Chalkboard | The Magic Brush INC DIY Silhouette Portrait | Mission to Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: Molalla Train Park
Molalla Train Park (Molalla) If you have a train enthusiast under your roof, you know there are lots of fun (and sometimes pricey) train outings both in and outside of Portland. We found the Molalla Train Park to be a hidden gem among those options and is FREE (donations are welcome and encouraged). It is volunteer run and only open Sunday afternoons from noon to 5 PM, May through October (starting May 5th for the 2019 year), but well worth the 50+ minute drive for an enjoyable afternoon with your family. The trains are 7.5 inch gauge (for those of us not steeped in train trivia, this refers to the space between the rails) so it is more Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (SE Portland) Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, located in the Eastmoreland neighborhood of SE Portland, is one of the many ways Portlanders can find paradise in the heart of the city. Nestled in the southeast, a stone’s throw from Reed College, this 9.5-acre haven for multiple varieties of waterfowl attracts families with kids of all ages. Bring your camera to capture your children’s wide eyes when the geese step right up, hoping you’ll ignore the garden’s request that you not feed them. There are signs to help you identify the fowl swimming on Crystal Springs Lake. According to one of the brochures Keep Reading
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