Our family had only one day in Stockholm so we had to choose between the immensely popular VASA Museum or Junibacken, the Astrid Lindgren museum. We chose Junibacken and my 6 year old daughter left with fond memories of Stockholm and Pippi Longstocking as a result.
To Market, To Market: Visiting Outdoor Markets in Europe
Plan to visit outdoor markets when travelling in Europe with kids.
At the Corner of Harry Potter Blvd. and Hogwarts Way
Attending Toronto event celebrating premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
Dreaming of Witchcraft and Wizardry
A summary of our Harry Potter themed travels and a wish list for future Harry Potter destinations.
You Can Take a Teen to the Lake, But You Can’t Make Her Swim
Yes, that's my teen-aged daughter, and no the photo is not posed. Our family spent the Canada Day long weekend at The Rosseau Muskoka, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa in one of the most picturesque regions of the country. The weather was absolutely perfect and the resort had an entire booklet of activities to choose from. So what did Katie want to do - swim, canoe, kayak, melt s'mores on an open fire pit? No, none of the above – she wanted to sit with her cellphone texting and playing on Facebook.
Book Review of The Love of My Youth
A review of The Love of My Youth by Mary Gordon.