Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Packing for a visit to the gorgeous Yellowstone National Park can be a challenge. The terrain is varied, the weather unpredictable and the elevations diverse. This Yellowstone packing list will make sure you have the all of the basics covered (plus a f…
Author: Cindy Richards
Atlantis Bahamas Resort Food & Beverage Fest Returns in March 2022
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
On March 2-13, 2022, the Atlantis Paradise Island food & beverage festival, Taste of Paradise, returns in a big way. The restaurant-week-style program will be expanded to two weeks of food, specialty cocktails, signature events, and entertainment …
11 Best Kid Friendly Hotels in Chicago
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Chicago, America’s third largest city, becomes a bustling playground for families in the summer, shines with twinkling lights at the holidays and offers world-class entertainment, museums and food all year round. But where should you stay when you visi…
Unusual Spring Break Destinations for Families
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
It’s spring break and you just wanna get away — from school and work and the crowds of tourists. But where can you get all of that? Try one of these unusual spring break destinations! Here, we share our favorite off-the-beaten path places to get …
Best Spring Break Destinations for Families
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Spring break is like a gift for families. It’s the gift of a break from a hectic school year and the chance to spend time together tuned into family. No rushing from soccer practice to ballet lessons to homework. But where should you go? Here, we round…
14 Fabulous Chicago Museums for Families
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Chicago is a world class city filled with world class attractions and world class museums. These Chicago museums are so much fun the kids won’t even know they’re learning something as they walk among the dinosaurs, marvel at the sea life, admire the ar…
16 Best Arizona Resorts for Families
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
It’s hard for a sun-deprived, heat-seeking northerner NOT to covet a winter getaway to sunny warm Arizona. But even in the summer, Arizona has plenty to offer — and some incredible off-season deals on luxury resorts! Stay at one of these splurge-…
Complete Guide to Yellowstone National Park for Families
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Yellowstone, America’s first national park, will celebrate its 150th birthday in 2022. You don’t have to be a nature lover to be wowed by this natural wonder. It’s huge, diverse and thrilling. You can’t see it in a day or even a couple of days. Plan to…
These 16 Best Family Resorts in Hawaii Offer Fun for Kids and Parents Too
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
One of the things traveling parents learn early on is that a resort with all of the features you need in a family vacation is the key to a vacation that is as much fun for parents as it is for kids. In Hawaii, ‘ohana (family) has special meaning so it …
4 Easy Steps to Creating Sand Sculptures Like a Pro
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Digging in the sand is the best thing to do on any beach vacation. Even little ones can dig trenches and have fun. But building beautiful sand sculptures? That feels like a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be. These simple tips will help you and the k…
4 Easy Steps to Creating Sand Sculptures Like a Pro
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Digging in the sand is the best thing to do on any beach vacation. Even little ones can dig trenches and have fun. But building beautiful sand sculptures? That feels like a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be. These simple tips will help you and the k…
Best Blended Family Vacation Advice at the Holidays and Beyond
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
A family vacation used to involve mom, dad, 2.3 kids and maybe a dog. But the nearly 20 million blended families in the United States are causing that image to shift and presenting new challenges for traveling with kids. Here, an expert in blended fami…
Explore Cowboy History and More in Cody WY, the Town Buffalo Bill Built
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Best known as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park, Cody Wyoming is a destination worthy of a visit all its own. This charming town embraces its cowboy past, has lots for outdoor lovers to love and plenty to keep kids happy. From a world class museum…
17 FREE Family-Friendly Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Founded by Brigham Young, Salt Lake City is the Utah State capital and the gateway to ski resorts and national parks. From urban parks to art galleries and museums in downtown Salt Lake City, families will find many year-round, free activities. 17 Free…
Why You Should Keep a Penny in the Freezer & Other Ways to Keep Your Home Safe
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
How do you keep your home safe when you’re on vacation? These tips, from how to fool potential burglars into thinking someone is home to how to know whether the power failed while you were busy sipping Margaritas, will help increase the chance you retu…
Why You Must Visit the New River Gorge National Park
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Whitewater rafting, gorgeous hikes, scenic drives, stunning sunsets, incredible vistas and miles of lush green countryside. Those are just some of the things that make America’s 63rd national park a must-see spot. Here are all of the fun things to do i…
A Relaxing Getaway at Little Valley Mountain Resort in Tennessee
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Little Valley Mountain Resort just outside Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a family friendly resort near the Smoky Mountains, the nation’s most-visited national park. But these cute cabins are far enough away from the Gatlinburg crowds for some peaceful re…
The New River Gorge Bridge Walk – A Shaky but Triumphant Stroll
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
When you have a moderate fear of heights but the No. 1 attraction in a destination is a catwalk beneath the third tallest single-span bridge in the Western Hemisphere, what do you do? You take the New River Gorge Bridge Walk, of course. Here’s how it w…
Fun Things to Do in Saugatuck and Douglas Michigan with Kids in 2021
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Visit a gorgeous Lake Michigan beach. Hike up tall and speed over sand dunes. Take boat rides on the Kalamazoo River and Kalamazoo Lake. Stroll through a cute downtown filled with art galleries. Eat six pizzas for dinner and four pies for dessert. Thos…
15 Kid-Friendly Saugatuck Restaurants
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Saugatuck Michigan is a favorite summer playground for Chicagoans. It has lovely places to stay, fun things to do, and there are some truly impressive restaurants in Saugatuck, too. The restaurants listed here are all family-friendly, have a laid back …