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Vacation Packing Tips: The Kid's Suitcase

Vacation Packing Tips: The Kid’s Suitcase

by guest blogger Andeep Singh, documentarian and television and Web video producer A new year means new family travels. Yay! It also means lots of packing and unpacking. (Ugh!) When I was a single traveling lady, I would throw random items into my carry-on and be on my way. If I forgot something, who cared? […]

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Where Will Your Journey Take You Next?

Where Will Your Journey Take You Next?

Recently, I have been reading Gloria Steinem’s new book, My Life on the Road. I’ve always proudly called myself feminist, but the truth is, I’ve never read anything by Gloria before. Let’s be clear right up front, though: This is not a blog about feminism; this is a blog about life. So there I was, […]

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Vancouver for Little Legs

Vancouver for Little Legs

by guest blogger Andeep Singh, documentarian and television and Web video producer I spent my childhood living in Vancouver, British Columbia, and my teenage years wanting to get the hell out of there. Such are the follies of youth. Now, as a mom and a—hopefully—semi-smarter adult living far from home, I realize how ridiculously beautiful […]

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8 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

8 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s If holiday travel has you feeling frazzled before you even start packing, you’re not alone. Whether it’s hauling bags through mile-long airport security lines, waiting out extended flight delays, or being stuck in stop-and-go traffic, there’s a lot to get your blood pressure boiling […]

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Playing on Planes: In-Flight Entertainment Tips for Flying with Kids

Playing on Planes: In-Flight Entertainment Tips for Flying with Kids

by guest blogger Andeep Singh, documentarian and television and Web video producer I flew my first plane at age 6. Well, kind of. It was on a transatlantic flight to London, England. The captain invited some others kids and me on the flight to visit the cockpit, and even let me (fake) fly the plane! […]

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To the Wilderness…And Back Again

To the Wilderness…And Back Again

by Rebecca Craven, business ops & strategy intern I recently decided, with the help of a friend, to hike the Appalachian Trail. Since I’m an avid hiker and am no stranger to the great outdoors, I thought this seemed like a very reasonable adventure to take on. We prepared by reading well-crafted blogs, visiting countless […]

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The Grand Tour: The Loire Valley

The Grand Tour: The Loire Valley

The final stop of The Grand Tour of 2015: The Loire Valley in central France. The house where Leonardo da Vinci died. Gelato like a rose! Some of their flavors were organic. The castle where Catherine de’ Medici lived. Blue doors at a duck farm. The gardens at The Château de Villandry. An incredible organic […]

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The Grand Tour: Paris

The Grand Tour: Paris

The Grand Tour continues… Hello, Paris! Best salad of the whole trip, enjoyed at Hotel Le Meurice, Paris. The Eiffel Tower! Never enough Eiffel Tower. One must simply take a boat ride in Paris! Walking the dogs. The closest we got to Notre Dame. At BHV they still sell buttons. Melons are a big thing […]

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