For some, the thought of traveling abroad can be overwhelming. Issues of language, passports, ground transportation and just generally navigating a foreign country can be a lot. Despite the challenges, traveling overseas is very rewarding. I suggest you ease into traveling abroad by choosing a destination like London; where the language is English, the people…
Dinosaur Taco Tuesday
Themed dinners are always a family favorite. My boys recently received these dinosaur taco holders as a gift. I immediately saw this as an opportunity to plan a special themed dinner; Dinosaur Taco Tuesday was born. The party’s inspiration as most definitely the Triceratops taco holders. Instead of a bucket of candy, the boys’ grandpa…
The Baggage’s Bag Recommendations
You can’t have a blog named Mommy Baggage and not have a few recommendations on travel bags. Whether you’re traveling domestically or abroad, planning a trek into the backcountry or a day hike, here are a few of Mommy Baggage’s bag recommendations. Mommy Baggage’s Recommendation: Backcountry Pack Venturing into the backcountry can be very rewarding….
Firefighter Birthday Party
If you have a little one fascinated with all things fire fighting, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a little firefighter birthday party. My son’s obsession with firefighters started with a stuffed dalmatian. The stuffed animal is the inspiration for this little firefighter party; complete with a ladder truck cake and fire house…
Best of Boston
Boston boosts bountiful options for travelers. Whether your interests include; history hot spots, cheering on sports teams or sampling local culinary treats, Boston has something for everyone. Check the best of Boston’s sights from your bucket list in just a couple of days. Follow in the footsteps of famous American founders along the Freedom Trail,…
Easter Bunny Pancakes
If your kids love pancakes, they’ll love them even more when they take the shape of the Easter bunny and are drowning in syrup and whipped cream. Easter Bunny pancakes are the centerpiece of this Easter Bunny Breakfast. So as to not attract attention away for the cute breakfast cakes, the decorations are few, allowing…
Pandemic Social Distancing Activities
The pandemic has proved challenging as we are forced to slow our fast paced lives and hunker down at home during the outbreak. As we practice social distancing, we’ve come up with a few new ways to add adventure to this temporary way of life. We are deciding to take seemingly ordinary activities and turn…
Winter in Colorado-Minus the Skiing
Colorado averages over 300 inches of snow per year, making ski destinations like Vail, Breckenridge and Aspen a beacon for skiers who want to swoosh down powdery trails. However, you don’t need to brave a black diamond to enjoy Colorado in the wintertime. Here is a three day Colorado winter itinerary that includes lots of…
Construction Birthday Party
The first over-the-top birthday party I planned was sparked by a bulldozer cake I saw on Pinterest. I just HAD to make it for our soon to be three-year-old. Before I knew it, I was pumping out a handmade birthday banner and tying caution tape to a wreath at our front door. Since that time,…
Frontenac State Park
Tucked alongside the second largest river in North America, Frontenac State Park’s trails guide hikers along the banks of the Mississippi River offering fantastic glimpses of the surrounding bluffs and water below. Our winter visit to Frontenac State Park meant our hiking was mostly in the interior of the park. However, we did climb to…