Did you know that if you take 30 seconds off your shower, you can save a whole gallon of water? World Water Day is this Friday, March 22 and I challenge you to shorten your shower by setting a timer or getting a Hydrao SmartShower like the ones Hostelling International USA (HI USA) is installing in hostels…
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18 Things to Do in Georgetown During a Visit to Washington, DC
A trip to Washington, D.C. could be filled with monuments and museums or you could spend time away from the crowds exploring Georgetown. Founded in 1751, Georgetown is D.C.’s oldest neighborhood. Today it may be well known as the original Georgetown Cupcake location, home of the Exorcist Stairs, and where gothic style university buildings are…
6 Reasons to Stay at Georgetown Suites When Visiting Washington, DC
Washington, D.C. is a sought-after destination for families wanting to infuse lessons about United States history and government into a trip. The city has so much to offer but as a D.C. area resident for the past 21 years, I have a secret- stay outside the city during your visit. Certain areas of the city…
From Bourbon Street to the Bayou: 5 Days in New Orleans with Tweens
New Orleans may conjure up images of Mardi Gras and late-night degenerate behavior on Bourbon Street but families who are looking to visit will find a city rich with history, culture, delicious food, and lots of fun activities that will leave your kid wanting to unplug. From Bourbon Street to the Bayou and beyond, New…
3 Days in Williamsburg: What My Tween & Teen Learned About History and Physics While Having Fun
This post is sponsored by Visit Williamsburg If you’ve never traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, or visited when you were a child, the area is a fabulous destination for adventurous families who like to learn through travel. Williamsburg, and nearby Jamestowne and Yorktown, form Virginia’s Historic Triangle where you can go back in time to…
48 Hours in Memphis: Things to Do During St. Jude Marathon Weekend
“Put on my blue suede shoes And I boarded the plane Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain…” …
Dear Mr. President: These 13 Photos Show Haiti is Not a S#ithole
Dear Mr. President, As someone who has spent the past six years traveling to Haiti, I am angry, embarrassed, and disappointed by your comment. Haiti is not a s#hithole. Your irresponsible words do not reflect how our nation feels about a country that I have gotten to know through unforgettable experiences. I am traveling to…
Boeing Tour: Road Trip from Seattle to See Planes Being Built
Seattle has a reputation for being gray and rainy and while all stereotypes about the city were shattered with blue skies and sun on previous trips, Thomas and I stepped off the plane to steady rain coming from stormy skies that set the stage for our 72 hours in town. We were in Seattle for…
8 Ways to Celebrate Summer at Gaylord National Resort During Sounds of SummerFest
Sometimes a change of environment can do wonders for the mind, body, soul, and your family even if it’s not too far away. That’s exactly how I felt when we spent a night at Gaylord National Resort on the Potomac for a summer weekend getaway. We’ve visited Gaylord National Resort many times in the winter…
8 Things Kids Can Learn During Your U.S. Virgin Islands Vacation
This post was brought to you by the U.S. Virgin Islands through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated to write a post about the U.S. Virgin Islands, all opinions are my own. When we dream about family vacations, we always think about going back to St. Croix and exploring St. John and St….
