May 19, 2021 Burro love and scenic views in Oatman, Arizona If you love critter encounters, you must add burro-friendly Oatman, Arizona to your family’s travel bucket list. During our spring break road trip around…
May 17, 2021 Can your 11-year-old do this? Recently, I hired my 11-year-old to be my photographer and shoot assistant. It went even better than expected, so I thought I’d write about…
May 15, 2021 Hooray for Hollywood: how to see the stars’ homes Have you ever driven around LA’s hottest neighborhoods to ogle celebrity homes? It’s really fun. My parents moved to LA when I was in…
May 13, 2021 How to give great graduation gifts I don’t know about you, but I hate buying grad gifts. I feel like all the usual suspects tend to be super serious and…
May 11, 2021 The unexpected joy of lunches at home Like so many students across the US and even the world, Z spent most of their time at home for an entire year due…
May 9, 2021 Why it’s important to respect nonbinary and trans name changes When kids first come out as nonbinary or trans, one of the first things to change is their name – and this is often…
May 7, 2021 Our three-state treasure hunt for crystals and rocks On our recent spring break trip, one thing became abundantly clear: our kiddo is obsessed with crystals and gemstones. Z has always loved rocks…
May 5, 2021 Summer’s best high-flying festival is the All Ohio Balloon Fest It’s not every day you look up at the sky and see a 100-foot Darth Vader head floating in the evening breeze. In fact,…
May 3, 2021 How to make a family move go smoothly Moving is tough no matter who you are. Even the wealthy and fabulous at some point have to either pack up their precious belongings,…
May 1, 2021 My quest for the ultimate olive jacket Fashionistas everywhere agree that the olive “utility” jacket is a wardrobe must for any season. I’ve been a fan of this closet staple for…