travel

I know skiing with kids can be expensive. That's why I'm always looking for an angle to save myself and my readers some money. My goal? Get us all out on the slopes more with the kiddos without having to tap into our retirement accounts. Sure, you can pack lunches and get used ...read more

Our family love affair with skiing started nearly a decade ago at Solitude Ski resort in Utah. It's been a while since our last visit, it's time to check in with one of our favorite family ski resorts.  2020 COVID update:The season begins November 20, 2020 (weather permitting). ...read more

We're keen on the collection from from Petit Collage. Tasteful and timeless, they have toys we know won't get old after a few minutes. As we gear up for the holidays (or maybe a very safe road trip) here are my favorite unplugged travel toys for your next trip. Related: 6 tips ...read more

Autumn is a fantastic time to visit the Green Mountain State (please do so safely and follow all Vermont travel guidelines). The changing colors of the season make a picture perfect setting for your family to get outdoors before we have to layer up. I've put together a family fun ...read more

We had a terrific three-day trip to Woodstock, Vermont and here's why you should explore this cool Vermont town on your next summer getaway: It's packed with family-friendly fun, is blessed with natural splendor and it's really easy to navigate with kids.  Related: Family fun at ...read more

It's about 80 days until ski season, is your family ready? No doubt this will be an unusual ski and riding season. Reservations, limited access to lodges and COVID tests are some of the things parents will have to wrangle with. Here's a list of seven ways to prepare your family ...read more

We've been laying low for most of this summer. All of our anticipated travels were canceled (Alaska, Sweden and Paris...sigh) and while we briefly were searching flights to the Bahamas, we decided that flying just wasn't in the cards for us. Picking a spot that taking COVID ...read more

Summer is here, which normally means it’s time to take a vacation. In the age of the Coronavirus Pandemic, many plans are being changed or curtailed. No matter where you’re going, if you’re not prepared, a potentially amazing holiday can turn out to be the worst. Here are our ...read more

Everyone who is passionate about winter fun is watching and waiting to see what will happen to the 2020/21 ski season. For many of us, our prime spring break days were cut short and our favorite winter passtime ended all too soon as we left chairlifts to spend time homeschooling ...read more

This is going to be an unusual summer for travel. Some states are wide open and others are partially back to normal with many COVID-19 precautions in effect. We've noticed a few summer travel trends emerging and are sharing the top summer travel trends for families to inspire you ...read more

This will undoubtedly be a summer like no other my kids and I have ever experienced. Camps look like they'll be canceled, vacations are in question, and we are all stuck at home on top of each other.  Suffice to say, COVID-19 is cramping our usual summer style. We are going to ...read more

Are you dreaming of travel and spending time with your grandkids right now? While we are separated, it might be a the time to start planning your dream vacation with your grandkids. That's why we talked to some friends to put together this bucket list of trips for grandparents. ...read more

It should come as no surprise that I'm planning on retiring out West in 20 years. The question is, where will I live? As I write about travel I absolutely love exploring Utah. My latest passion is Ogden Valley. The Valley is home to Pineview Reservoir for water sports and three ...read more

My Vermont weekends are fueling my love of winter. With every trip north, I find another reason to adore this great little state. My latest passion is cross country skiing, and there’s really no better place to cross country ski than the Trapp Family Lodge. Related: What you ...read more

When my youngest baby girl was just four months old, we went on our first beach vacation as a family of five. She spent her revitalizing vacay days napping on the beach in a tent and her relaxing evenings snoozing at restaurants and ice-cream shops. It was so easy, and I got a ...read more

If you've skied on the East Coast, it's likely you've heard of Killington. But you may not of heard of Pico Mountain, the sister property of the Killington aka "The Beast." While Killington may get the lion's share of the attention thanks to the World Cup Races, steep pitch and ...read more

It’s always good to go into a new experience with little or no expectations. Mr.Momtrends did his best not to oversell skiing in Europe before our trip there. He just said, “You’ll see. It’s just different.” Right he was. I will do my best to not compare St. Moritz to anything in ...read more

Thanks to the EarthRoamer, even the fussiest mom could imagine camping this summer. Designed for up to four people, this built from a basic Ford 550 model and then souped up. When set up as a camper it has 6' 5" stand-up height in camper and a California King-size over-cab bunk. ...read more