5 Tips for Successful Travel Abroad with Kids
My husband and I have dreamed of a return trip to the Canary Islands since our honeymoon. The island proved magical on our first trip and we were hoping for the same on our second trip. The fact that...
View Article7 Tips for a Safe and Fun Holiday Road Trip
With the holiday season comes holiday travel. It is an exciting time, but it can also be quite stressful. Holiday road travel can be risky, and even dangerous if the correct cautions are not taken....
View ArticleSpring Break Travel | How to Vacation with Your Teen
Spring break is upon us and sometimes traveling with a teen can be a real challenge. Planning a trip that provides them with some independence while still including quality family time is tough to do....
View ArticlePlanning a Family Vacation is as Easy as ABC
With spring upon us, a nagging question creeps into the mind of every parent: what should we do with the kids this summer? If you’re like many Americans, a few trips to the ballpark, hotdogs included,...
View Article4 Sneaky Things to Occupy Kids This Summer
Summer is fast approaching and the biggest question that graces the lips of every parent this time of year is “What will we do with the kids?” We’ve compiled a few ideas to keep the kids busy and...
View ArticleGreat Spring Break Debate | A Dad’s Review of Previous Vacations
About this time every year, The Great Debate begins. No, I’m not talking about what kind of flowers I want to plant. Nor am I talking about who I think will be the candidates in this year’s election. I...
View ArticleKeep Kids Entertained During the Summer
The summer holidays are the best part of your child’s year, but this doesn’t mean that after the first week or two of doing whatever they want, they won’t come up to you and complain that they are...
View ArticleEducational Trip to NYC Is Fun for Whole Family
I was lucky enough to visit New York City for the first time last year with my wife and two-year-old daughter. We had an amazing time and from brunch at the local diner to walking the Brooklyn...
View Article3 Easy Ways to Beat Winter Cabin Fever
Over the past few days I find myself grumbling to my wife about the weather. Although we generally love winter and especially Christmas, we find ourselves longing for springtime and time spent...
View Article6 Ways to Keep Your Spring Break Staycation Sanity
So the family won’t be taking a spring break this year, huh? Maybe a vacation is not in the budget right now, or you had some pesky scheduling conflicts with your job–it doesn’t matter, the kids...
View Article3 Unique Ways to Save on Summer Family Travel
Thanks to Vimbly.com for allowing me to tell you summer travel savings! As the weather warms, you’re probably getting that internal question bouncing around in your head: “What am I going to do with...
View Article6 Things You Must Take on a Family Cruise
Cruises can be the perfect family vacation–you don’t have to worry about food (it’s all included!), there are a million things to do on the ship (for real), there are designated kid areas, there are...
View ArticleTravel Ohio | Experience Columbus with The Average Parent
I love throwing people for a loop when they ask where we’re going on vacation. When I was in college, everybody was going to the beach for spring break and I went to Poland. For this year’s spring...
View ArticleVisit the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo | Indiana’s #1 Summer Attraction
Most Hoosiers are probably well versed on this topic, but if you’re not from Indiana, you might be wondering why you should travel to Ft. Wayne. Isn’t Indianapolis the capital? Isn’t that where all the...
View ArticleTraveling with Family | Historic Madison, Indiana is Perfect Small Town...
If you follow many travel publications, you probably already know that Madison, Indiana is highly regarded as one of the best small towns to visit. But, if you’re like me, you probably didn’t realize...
View ArticleIndiana State Fair and NASA Take You to Space!
Thanks to the Indiana Soybean Alliance for allowing me to cover these amazing event. If you are in Indiana next week, or even within a regional driving distance, here is something you won’t want to...
View ArticleGreat Spring Break Debate | A Dad’s Review of Previous Vacations
About this time every year, The Great Debate begins. No, I’m not talking about what kind of flowers I want to plant. Nor am I talking about who I think will be the candidates in this year’s election. I...
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