The great thing about taking trips is that the kids learn so much. Even if we just travel with the 2 of us, we explore new areas of the USA and try out new restaurants. We’re even able to find all kinds of Dutch things on our trips…who knew?
Hello, fellow travelers! Today, we’re going to explore the stunning city of Vancouver, Canada. Our Parents Weekend Out from Seattle to Vancouver, Canada is not over. We’re in for a day filled with excitement, breathtaking views, and delightful bites. Note: This post was updated after our visit with the kids in the summer of 2023.… Read More A whirlwind Day in Vancouver, Canada, what to do?
It is the end of the summer and the kids are going back to school soon. A great way to relax, re-energize and connect to your spouse and partner in crime, raising kids is a weekend or week away. Just the two of you! We just made it into a Parents weekend out;) Seattle and… Read More Seattle, a Parents Weekend Out
These are definitely the best Non-Bake Energy Bars everrrr! They are a great road trip snack as well. My husband has to tell me several times: “Get that stuff away from me!!!” And at my Craft Cafe, they were a big hit: Homemade Energy Bars, gluten, dairy and sugar free! The great thing is, that… Read More Best non-bake Energy Bars
Summer time means summer crafts. Also for the little ones and what is better than doing fun summer crafts which are also educational. Think about fine motor skills, concentration, hand-hand coordination, hand-eye coordination, pencil grip (you can use thick pencil grips on paint brushes) and tactile sensory integration. Fourth of July! A new Holiday for… Read More Summer Crafts for young kids which are educational too.
It is Road Trip Time! It is Summer Time. The kids are out of school, my parents are here from the Netherlands, so let’s go to the Mount Rushmore area. Why Mount Rushmore? This is the 4th year that our family is doing a road trip with my parents. As long as they’re able to… Read More Family Road Trip: Mount Rushmore
Naming 275 zoos and aquariums in total (In 2014), the awards call the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, the world’s best. -CNN Travel-August, 2014 We’ve heard from so many families that the Omaha Zoo and Aquarium is a Must See! Finally, last week, we made the trip to Omaha, Nebraska to see the Henry… Read More Omaha Zoo, the best zoo in the world?
Have you ever heard of the cute little town Pella in Iowa? Pella is not only a cute little town, but it is also a Dutch town. I can go there to get my Dutch fix whenever I want. As long as the kids are being taken care of, that is!!! On the first weekend… Read More Pella, Iowa, a Dutch Town in the US
Spring Break is almost here! A few weeks ago, I started to write this post when I was at a hotel in Chicago just returning from the Netherlands. It was right before I took the train back home to Iowa. This post might be useful if you’re considering traveling overseas, to and from the USA… Read More Interesting Travel Tips for Families
Chicago is our nearest “big” US city. There is a lot to do for families. We usually visit Chicago twice a year. And every year we find something new, what we can do with our kids. Here are the events we visited and the things we did. I’ll update this post always, so keep checking… Read More Great things to do with kids in Chicago?
I’m writing this post just in case friends and family from Europe come and visit the US. A college friend with her daughter visited us last year. It was so much fun to connect again and show them around how we live here in the US! This was not a traditional “visit to the US”… Read More Useful Chicago Travel Guide for international travelers.
