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The Importance of Service Projects for Kids

Service learning for children of all ages is incredibly beneficial as it promotes, enhances and encourages strong character, respect for and connectedness to local or international communities, and is an opportunity for students to actively participate in civic based activities. What are some other benefits of children performing service projects? Enhances Child’s Self Esteem Service […]

Why Travel is Good for your Family

Your travels may look different once you have kids but by no means do they need to end all together. In fact, several studies have proven that there are many  benefits for families who travel together. Break Away From Stress and Routine Most families spend their days dealing with deadlines, tasks, errands, and other monotonous […]

Helpful Travel Apps

As you plan for your travels and while you are enjoying them, there a couple of extremely helpful apps that will make your trip even more seamless. The following four are some of the most useful and easy to use. Hotel Now No one wants to have to book a hotel the day of, but […]

Tips for Traveling with Kids but without the Stress

School’s out for summer! As families everywhere gear up to hit the road for summer vacations, parents of young children have a lot of work cut out for them to ensure the best possible trip. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when embarking on new adventures with kids: FLY EARLY IN THE […]

Travel Spotlight: New Orleans

Recently, my family and I traveled to New Orleans. I have written before about the importance for children to gain cultural knowledge while traveling. We plan our trips carefully around events, landmarks and sightseeing adventures that will fill our children with a sense of awe and wonder. New Orleans did not disappoint! A typical day […]

Best Locations For Family Camping

Camping is always a fun activity for the entire family. Whether you have been camping before or you are planning your first trip, you want to make sure that you know the best places to go camping! The location of where you will go camping will determine every other factor for the trip. This article […]

Family Activities in Turks and Caicos

Usually, when people think about visiting Turks and Caicos they think about romantic getaways. Although Turks and Caicos do have a great amount of romantic life to it, it is also a great place to visit for family trips. There are plenty of activities to participate in for each member of the family. Make sure […]

Your Family Itinerary for Walt Disney World

Bringing your family to Walt Disney World is always a fun adventure for everyone! The parks are full of attractions and activities that everyone in the family can participate in. There is so much to do at the parks it can be difficult to determine where to start! This article will help you begin to […]

Preparing Your Kids for Long Flights

Having children on long flights is always difficult. Many people could talk about horror stories about either having their own child on a plane or experiencing someone else’s child on a plane! If you are planning a trip that requires a long plane ride you may want to think about what you will need to […]

Financial Planning for Your Family Vacation

Planning your family vacation can accumulate expenses very quickly. Depending on what you are doing and where you are going, family trips can become overbearing and not worth the cost. In order to enjoy your family vacation without having to worry about breaking the bank, you will need to do some planning. This article will […]