So many family vacation destinations are hands-off - look, but don't touch. Madame Tussauds proved to be a delightful, family-friendly exception. I wondered if our kids, ages 9, 7, 4, and 1, would be interested in a museum of famous wax figures. They loved touring the wax museum … [Read more...]
Choose Your Own Adventure
I was destined to star in my own Choose Your Own Adventure story. Who would I let narrate? New York: Day 3 The morning began with vomit. Half of our family woke up barely able to move, with the other half eager to sight-see. I faced our non-refundable tickets to the 9/11 … [Read more...]
Every Family Road Trip in Gifs
We just made the 17 hour trip from Iowa to New York last week with 4 kids ages 9, 7, 4, and 1. We came prepared with snacks, tablets, and promises of adventure. We alternatively had the best time of our lives, the worst time, the most fun, and the least - all in one week. And we … [Read more...]
New York Family Destinations: Visit Madame Tussauds
Our family is headed to New York City soon to see The Inquisitive Dad get sworn into the NY Bar! We are planning an amazing first trip for everyone in our family and I want to share some of the sites with you. The first Madame Tussauds. Become a star at MADAME TUSSAUDS with … [Read more...]
Spectacular Failures
Spectacular failures make for great stories. I added this idea to a Facebook conversation this morning about letting our fears of the unknown control our thinking. Fear of the unknown, of failure, of losing, of being uncomfortable, of embarrassment, of discouragement, of not … [Read more...]