A family vacation provides you the opportunity to visit new places, spend time with loved ones and relieve stress. Many people count the days until they can take a break from the daily grind and... Read more >>

Before You Leave Home . . . Create an emergency information pack.
Use a bag or envelope but make sure you pack this in your carry on luggage—don’t check it. 1. A list of current... Read more >>

A fun family vacation need not break the bank. I just returned from a five-day trip with my family where we did a lot for very little. Having saved money on my vacation, I was inspired to share some... Read more >>

This weekend in New Hampshire … Number of my godchildren I got to hang out with: 2 Number of children with an eye almost swollen shut bc of bug bites on Sunday am: 2 Number of children... Read more >>

Want to find a beautiful, secluded beach not even many Hawai’an locals know about? Don’t mind walking about fifteen minutes over a lava road and a’a lava? Ke-awa-iki, a tiny, mostly... Read more >>

The chemical composition of the Hawaiian magmas plays a central role in determining the physical form of the Hawaiian Islands. All crustal rocks are formed of minerals composed of aluminum and... Read more >>

While a family reunion may not sound as exciting as a trip to a theme park or far away land it provides children with an understanding of their heritage. Family reunions are an opportunity to teach... Read more >>

The new glasses felt funny on her face. Not bad, exactly. Just like something different that catches your attention. Like a different brand of margarine, or when a razor has dulled itself into nicks... Read more >>

Ahhh, the joys of holiday air travel: so much to do before you leave, then add the stress of rushing around to the airport and through security. Then add the potential stress of family conflict when... Read more >>

Last summer, we overcamped my daughters, Sydney (eight) and Alex (six and three-quarters). They spent weeks learning how to paint like Picasso, climb rocks, and save the environment. This year, I... Read more >>