Family Vacations
These days you can set off on a family trip and find that everyone is -- separately -- wrapped in the cocoon of an electronic device. Maybe the driver is listening to his MP3 player on the car speakers, while one teen is in the back watching a movie on a portable screen, the pre-teen is playing on a Game Cube, and Mom is up front blogging on the laptop, using her aircard for WiFi connectivity.
We are a comparatively outdoorsy family, but even so, an entire Spring Break away from friends and the fun hang-out activities of home (basketball, sleepovers, movies and electronic games without the usual restrictions) did not appeal to my boys, 14 and 11, so we planned a short 4-day, 3-night getaway.
Traveling with your family in a car can be stressful. Sometimes you probably wonder if family travel is even worth it -- you have to get your neighbors to feed your pets, get the mail, water the plants and pray that the house doesn’t burn down while you are on a family road trip.
My son and I traveled from Baltimore, MD to Atlanta, GA last week to visit my parents, my in-laws, and some friends we hadn’t seen in a while.
I love fresh starts and beginning new things. These were my thoughts the day my family and I were strolling along the Mountains to Sea Trail. It was January 2nd and I had naturally been thinking of New Years Resolutions, beginning, looking forward instead of backward. In fact, I had already decided that for myself in 2009 I wanted to move more and be outside more.
Have you ever packed for a camping trip and realized once you’ve arrived at your destination – that you’ve brought too much of one thing and forgotten to pack something else? It happens to everyone at one time or another.
Having members of your family come to visit for a weekend is one of the most enjoyable events in one's lifetime. I live far away from most of my family so I want to make sure every minute together is spent either catching up on family stories or making new memories with fun activities and delicious meals. There isn't much time in the period of a weekend, so the planning and set-up prior to the weekend is essential in order to host the perfect family get-together.
I may never get a gold medal in running or swimming, but I just might get one for packing for a trip. After 40-plus years on this planet I have figured how to pack efficiently. Now I may not always pack light, but I rarely arrive at my destination without everything I need.
I began skiing as a teenager. I loved it. I could not wait to take my children when they got older.
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