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Best Star Wars Books for Kids

Star Wars Jedi Training

We have a history with Star Wars books. My husband has always been a Star Wars geek. But our family’s obsession with Star Wars began a couple of years ago with Star Wars books. My husband purchased the book 5-Minute

Liana Moore October 5, 2020October 7, 2020 Parenting, Star Wars No Comments Read more

First Time Flying Alone: What to Know

First Time Flying Alone: What to Know

Our well-traveled daughter has always hated the idea of sitting next to a stranger on the plane. So, we should not have been surprised when she suddenly got the urge to fly by herself to see her grandparents, right? During

Liana Moore June 24, 2020July 3, 2020 Being Mom, Parenting No Comments Read more

Read Troll Stories, Travel to Meet Scandinavian Trolls

Read Troll Stories, Travel to Meet Scandinavian Trolls

This blog is founded on the principle that travel is an excellent way to introduce kids to different cultures. Travel presents many opportunities for learning, education and building empathy. Each culture has their own stories handed down over the generations.

Liana Moore November 2, 2019April 3, 2022 Family Travel Destinations, Norway, Parenting No Comments Read more

How to Teach Your Children to Give Back

How to Teach Your Children to Give Back

A primary motivation for creating this blog was to show our children the world. And, why? Because understanding others and seeing things from another’s perspective is key to having empathy. And, this world needs more empathy. This is why it

Liana Moore October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 Being Mom, Parenting No Comments Read more

Fun Ways to Spend Time with Your Kids Outdoors

Our family fishing at Piney Lake Vail

Growing up, we loved spending hours outdoors, all summer long and even in the winter. Today, our kids are content staying indoors, watching movies or playing video games on their iPads. It has become harder to to get kids outdoors

Liana Moore October 27, 2019October 20, 2021 Being Mom, Parenting No Comments Read more

Almost Essential Travel Tech for Families

Almost Essential Travel Tech for Families

We like to try to be a low tech family. Generally we spend a lot of time out in nature. Many of our vacations revolve around outdoor activities. But every once in a while we take a trip that requires

Liana Moore October 8, 2019September 12, 2021 Gift Guides, Parenting No Comments Read more

One Mom’s Adventure in Gardening with Kids: From Plot to Container

One Mom’s Adventure in Gardening with Kids: From Plot to Container

Once in my late twenties I had a garden. I was a bit skeptical of the HUGE produce it grew. The sunflowers became taller than the house and zucchini bigger than my head. To this day, I wonder what was

Liana Moore August 10, 2019August 10, 2019 Being Mom, Crafty? Tasty?, Parenting No Comments Read more

The Pain and Tears to Get to a Dyslexia Diagnosis

The Pain and Tears to Get to a Dyslexia Diagnosis

This blog was founded to be a family travel blog. But my motivation for creating the blog actually came in part out of our daughter’s struggles with dyslexia and ADHD. I put this blog up one spring thinking that it

Liana Moore October 14, 2018April 18, 2019 Being Mom, Dyslexia, Parenting 2 Comments Read more

Taking a Child on a Hot Air Balloon Ride? What to Know.

Hot air balloons at the Snowmass Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Colorful hot air balloons rising into the sky in the early hours of the morning may be one of the most beautiful sights. Our entire family gets excited every time we spot one. We watch transfixed until they disappear from

Liana Moore September 20, 2018November 11, 2019 Colorado Travel, Family Activities, Family Travel Destinations, Parenting 7 Comments Read more

Summer 2018 Reads for Kids

Summer 2018 Reads for Kids

We started out strong with our summer reading and then we went on (a busy, not relaxing) vacation and fell off the wagon. I love to read and our eldest has really gotten into the Harry Potter series. In fact,

Liana Moore July 12, 2018July 16, 2018 Being Mom, Family Travel Destinations, Parenting No Comments Read more
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