While Dad was away, the girls went off to play! With large amounts of snow falling daily at higher altitudes, a ski weekend in France with kids was a no brainer. La Mongie Ski Resort is located in the French Pyrenees mountains near the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, France. It’s a relatively short and easy 3 …
Paris is a great place for teenagers. The city is full of history, art, global cultures and a vibrant urban and social scene. With so many options, it’s helpful to make a plan in advance. Figure out topics you like and plan a small handful of things to do. Don’t get Griswolded, be sure to leave more time than you think …
How many times have you been on a trip, snug in your hotel room bed when you hear, “Mommy, I’m hungry!” In our family, it always happens at 5 in the morning. There are 2 options: get everyone up and dressed to go find somewhere to eat, or send a tired gopher (usually dad) to root out the …
When we first moved to Spain, the plan was to live as a retired family without the stresses of work. That lasted about a year. I started to work a few hours a day, motivated more by doing something I love than the actual money aspect. The question I get asked most is how I make money while living in Spain. …
I keep my wardrobe light now that I’m a frequent traveler. My closet is a tiny 36″ wide armoire. Although my “closet” is small, it is well organized and clutter free. Impossible for a fashionista, you might think, but I compensate by having a few items I LOVE, instead of a massive wardrobe. Getting dressed is …