The Christmas season unfolds slowly in our home, beginning long before Christmas morning arrives. Over the years, we have found a rhythm in the little traditions that bring us joy. Some of them come from my childhood and others are traditions that Chad and I have created with our children. Our traditions begin in November […]
Hosting a Christmas Tea Party at Home
For more than a decade, my friends and I have gathered every December at the Wine Country Inn in Palisade, Colorado for their annual Christmas Tea. It became one of our favorite traditions — three tiers of treats, steaming cups of tea, and that festive holiday feeling. But this year, something felt different. We were […]
10 Easy Travel-Friendly Crafts for Kids You Can Do in a Camper Van
Keeping kids entertained during long drives or rainy van-life days can make or break a family road trip. One of my favorite mom hacks is stocking our camper van with tiny, travel-friendly craft kits that don’t take up space and don’t create a glitter-bomb disaster. Here are 10 easy crafts your kids can do anywhere […]
2-Day Leavenworth Itinerary With Kids: Mountain Bikes, SUPs, Sausages & So Much Fun
Leavenworth, Washington is one of those rare places that feels like a storybook with Bavarian buildings tucked against towering mountains, sweet shops along every street, and endless outdoor adventures right outside your door. It’s truly one of the best family-friendly towns in Washington. If you’re planning a quick getaway, here’s our 2-day kid-friendly Leavenworth itinerary […]
🎄 Cutting Down Our Christmas Tree: A Family Tradition
There’s something timeless about the smell of fresh pine and the crunch of snow under your boots. Every winter, our family bundles up, packs the truck, and heads into the mountains to cut down our own tree from the Grand Mesa in Colorado. It has become one of our favorite traditions, filled with adventure, laughter […]
🚐 Choosing the Perfect Personalized License Plate for Your Camper Van
There’s something about naming your camper van that makes it feel official — like the moment your family road trips stop being “just trips” and start becoming a story. When we first brought home our Winnebago Solis 59PX, we were giddy. The kids explored every drawer like it was treasure, my husband was already figuring […]