It’s time for summer!!! These months are marked by hot temps, cool treats, and no school for the kiddos.  We must plan ahead if we want everyone to have a fun and memorable summer. I like to have the kids help me to write some of these activities down on slips of paper and place them in our activity jar.  To keep things fresh, on days when we’re not sure what we want to do,…

Whether your family is staying home due to funds being low, limited paid time off, or if your travel plans have been grounded due to surging gas prices, there are many times when we’re forced to stay home when we would much rather be traveling. If your family is forced to stay home – for whatever reason —  you can still explore every continent on the globe from the comfort and safety of your home…

Winter break is a great time to reconnect as a family and create memories. Depending on where you live, during the winter months temperatures dip, and the days get shorter while the nights get longer which can make finding fun winter activities for kids a challenge.  As parents, it’s always a good idea to be prepared.  The following list of fun winter activities will help build up your arsenal and will help keep your kids…

Looking to explore African American Black History Museums from home?  The Black experience is so vast and varied there is no end to what can be learned about it.  This is why when I travel, I try to visit local African American History Museums to get a better feel for a new destination. On a trip to Georgia, my family and I visited the Jack Hadley Black History Museum and learned first-hand what it was like…

If you’re interested in visiting some of the DC’s iconic sites from home, the Smithsonian museum virtual tours are a great option, keep reading for our favorites! Millions visit Washington, DC each year to explore and visit some of the country’s most iconic landmarks and world-class museums. While many places continue to reopen, some attractions like the Smithsonian Museums are still closed due to COVID. THE BEST SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM VIRTUAL TOURS FOR YOUR FAMILY If…

As the world starts to reopen, it’s become clear that our new “normal” will include social distancing and face masks (at least for the foreseeable future). Since face coverings are now a requirement to enter most establishments, I’ve decided that it’s time to shop for face masks for my little ones to travel with.  I  compiled a list of some fun and comfy face masks for kids that I’ve found on the internet. The CDC…