walking on travels

David Rogers brings big bugs to life at the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, PA. By using mostly found natural objects like tree and plants that have fallen to the ground, these sculptures are not only eco-friendly and biodegradable, but they are also a fantastic way to keep kids entertained as you explore. Nothing like a critter scavenger hunt to liven [...]

The Mother of All Trips, Wander Mom and I are at it again. We are celebrating a life of adventure that brought the first explorers to the North Pole, and since April 22 was also Earth Day, we are also acknowledging all that our natural environment shares with us every day. Join us every month as we [...]

It’s not every day that you come face to face with cowgirl legends, at least not if you live in my world. While touring the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth last month I got up close and personal with the memorabilia, images, and even some rockin’ cowgirl boots that were [...]

It’s not often that I find the perfect beach excursion for babies and toddlers. I hunt for them whenever we travel. While we were in Loreto in March, I tried out 3 tours that I felt were a good bet- whale watching, a catamaran snorkel tour, and a day trip over to Coronado Island. This [...]

I don’t know about you but the first thing I think about when I think of Texas is cows. And steak. And then more cows. Famous artwork isn’t top of my Texas icons, even though it really should be. I used to work in art book publishing after all; we did tons of publications with [...]

Luaus, babies, and toddlers don’t seem like they should mix in my head. Something about sitting in a large group, eating, and then having to sit through a show as bed time comes and goes seems to go against all things I have learned as a parent. I could not have been more wrong. The [...]

Every day people around the world are celebrating something. It could be a birthday, an anniversary, a major holiday, or festival. There are also the little things you never heard of that some deem necessary to celebrate. For instance, did you know that March is National Umbrella Month? I’ve teamed up with The Mother of [...]

Last week Dek, Ty and I explored many of the natural wonders in and around Loreto, Mexico. One of the highlights of our trip was getting into a tiny boat to see the gray whales off the pacific coast of Baja with Wild Loreto Tours. It was an easy 2-hour drive from Loreto, and well [...]

Imagine the chance to give your child wings, the ability to fly through the air, and yes, even with the greatest of ease. Would you do it? Would you throw them out the door of a plane to test their skill? What if there was an easier way? Indoor skydiving centers are popping up across [...]