In August, my family took a short trip to Bethel, and it was the perfect trip to squeeze in before the start of school. We were hosted by Sunday River at the Grand Summit Lodge, but did quite a bit of exploring off the property. Our outdoor adventures in Bethel, Maine included a ...read more
Most people know Sunday River as Maine's premiere ski resort. But this wonderful mountain in Newry, Maine, is also a terrific spot to take the family when the weather is warm. We got to explore the summer family fun at Sunday River last month, and I'm excited to share the ...read more
It's been a minute since I swung a golf club. I used to play all the time with my dad in Maryland, and then I played socially through my 20's. After the kids came along, I gave up the sport and sold my clubs. Now after 20 years in retirement, I am back out on the course. It ...read more
I grew up on musicals. It's the soundtrack of my childhood. When I was six, I thought Jesus Christ Superstar was pop music (that didn't go over well at my catholic school). We try to see a few Broadway shows every year to take advantage of where we live. I'm thrilled to share ...read more
We’re hosting a Twitter chat, and you’re invited! Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 1pm EST as we talk about Kissimmee Florida Spring Break Planning. We've got travel tips and ideas PLUS you could win some awesome prizes from Gatorland, IconOrlando360, Crayola Experience Orlando, ...read more
Vermont is becoming our go-to summer destination when we want to escape the city for fresh air. This summer we spent a lot of time in Manchester Vermont exploring the town and shopping. But when you're traveling with kids, you've got to mix things up. On our last trip north, we ...read more
Vermont's Okemo Mountain is great in the winter. This year I discovered it's great fun in the summer too. This August I took a trip to southern Vermont to visit the Manchester Designer Outlets. During my visit, I made a swing over to nearby Ludlow to try out the mountain biking ...read more
When we booked our trip to Lisbon with our girls, we wanted a combo of culture and beach time. As I was planning, I decided to do the city portion of the trip first and then head south to the Algarve. With less than 48 hours to spend in Lisbon, we had to use our time wisely. ...read more
One of the big things Mr. Momtrends and I care deeply about is raising kids who have an adventurous spirit. To raise them with an explorer's spirit, we try to get out of our travel comfort zone. Last week I shared my picks for destinations that get you out into the mountains, ...read more
I’m pretty sure no one loves a hotel stay as much as my two little ones. It doesn’t matter where we are or why we’re there—if it has a pool or an arcade, they’re pumped. Heck, if it has an on-floor ice machine, they ’re happy campers. The change of scenery and the novelty of ...read more
