Essential oils for travel can help improve sleep, relieve stress, and avoid motion sickness. Which essential oils are best for travel? Read my interview with essential oils aficionado and family travel expert, Hilarye Fuller, to learn which essential oils to pack for your family vacation. What are essential oils? Essential oils are gifts from the […]
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Tips for Healthy Eating when Traveling with Kids
August 5, 2020 53 Comments
Getting kids to eat healthfully is hard enough at home, but it’s even more difficult when the rules are relaxed, your schedule is askew, and sugary treats and fast food options abound on family vacation. Although it can be tough to ensure your family gets proper nutrition on the go, it’s definitely do-able! How can […]
Miraval Arizona. It’s Not About the Spa. It’s About You.
May 21, 2020 22 Comments
Those who come to Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, do so for a reason beyond vacation. This all-inclusive destination spa and wellness retreat in Tucson is more than somewhere to sleep, eat, and play. Miraval is where guests can push themselves to find connection with their true selves and nature. With a focus on emotional, […]
Do Pilates at Home ~ MOTR Review
March 18, 2020 82 Comments
I’ve been hooked on Pilates for over 14 years. I was introduced to this form of exercise as a therapy to strengthen my core when I developed back problems following the birth of my first child. While I love to do Pilates at a studio, live classes can be very expensive and sometimes it’s easier […]
Nordic Spas in Canada to Add to Your Bucket List
November 12, 2018 33 Comments
For spa lovers, quite possibly the best reason to visit the Great White North may be to explore its proliferation of Nordic spas. Scandinavian baths or Nordic spas are a time-honored tradition, especially in chillier climates. Spa-goers cycle through a circuit alternating between hot, cold and relaxation. In the first phase, you sweat it out […]
Children’s Motion Sickness No More ~ Essential Tips for Your Family’s Travels
February 21, 2018 27 Comments
Should motion sickness keep your family from traveling? No way! If your child or you suffer from motion sickness, there are plenty of options to avoid or overcome the nausea and headache caused by movement. My daughter and I often get motion sick while traveling by boat, airplane or car. But this doesn’t keep us […]
The Best Way to Refresh Your Skin After Traveling: Onyx Youth Magnetic Mask
November 21, 2017 24 Comments
It’s fun to bring home souvenirs from traveling. It’s not so fun, however, to bring home dry skin and clogged pores! Travel can wreak havoc on your skin. Sitting on an airplane for hours can lead to dryness, congested pores and dull skin. As a frequent traveler and beauty product junkie, I was thrilled to […]
Tips for Traveling with Children with Life Threatening Food Allergies
August 18, 2017 23 Comments
Travel is awesome. Food allergies are not. Vacations should be about relaxation, exploration and connection. With one in 13 children under the age of 18 facing life threatening food allergies, however, close to 15 million parents worry about how to handle a severe allergic reaction while away from home. I don’t let my children’s allergies keep our family from seeing […]
Best Hotel Spa Pools for All Types of Spa Goers
May 9, 2017 40 Comments
Hotel pools with slides, waterfalls and cabanas are divine. But the best luxury hotel spas take swimming pools to a whole new and decadent level. A day of pampering followed by time relaxing in a dreamy hotel spa pool can elevate your vacation from good to great. Selected by top travel bloggers, these six hotel spa pools will inspire you to book a spa […]
How to Get Picky Kids to Eat Vegetables and Fruits
August 1, 2016 77 Comments
Getting picky kids to eat fruits and vegetables can be a real challenge. As mom to a very (VERY!) picky eater, I know. Even adventurous young eaters may shy away from spinach, broccoli and other good-for-you choices. As parents, we want our children to grow up healthy and strong, with a good relationship to food. […]
BeachBike ~ A Sweet Ride for the Beach and Way Beyond
July 18, 2016 4 Comments
When my family isn’t traveling, every summer weekday I drop my kids off at camp and then head over to the gym for a little cardio before diving into a pile of work for the day. I am the only mom at drop-off riding a bicycle, with my kids following behind on their bikes. We […]
10 Incredible Hot Springs for Families
April 28, 2016 33 Comments
What better way to unwind than a good soak in a hot tub of water? Even better is when that hot bath is heated by Mother Nature and surrounded by her beauty. In locations spanning the globe and each with its own appeal, check out these 10 natural hot springs attractions around the world for […]
Tips for Traveling with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
April 7, 2016 8 Comments
By definition, vacations are a break from the predictability of our work, school and home routine. But for children on the autism spectrum who thrive on structure, the idea of venturing outside their familiar framework can be overwhelming. While traveling with kids on the autism spectrum presents challenges for parents, the overall benefits are worth a few […]
