From what we’ve heard, Aulani was a great place for kids. The pools, beach and activities at Aunties Beach House (included with room rate) gives parents a break from the […]
Unplug from Technology this Summer
Our children are at “that age”. The “information” age, where all they want to do is sit and either 1) play games on the iPad 2) steal our cell phones […]
The Holy Month of Ramadan – Explaining Fasting to Children
There’s only a few more days until the Holy Month of Ramadan ends and the celebration of Eid-Al-Fitr begins. As world-schoolers (and being half-Lebanese) both Lou Lou and Jaf know […]
A Summer Retreat for Families: Camping De Paal, Netherlands
While we were driving from Frankfurt toward the South end of the Netherlands we stumbled upon a children’s campsite called De Paal. When I say children’s campsite, I mean 100% […]
Ready, Set, S’mores!
Every evening in the summer, the kids look forward to eating the one thing they love most… burnt marshmallows! There’s nothing more satisfying than sandwiching that between a bar of […]
Swimming Topless – Inappropriate for Girls or Not?
My daughter is 8, she’s very self conscious about her body. For reasons unknown to both her dad and I she does not like to show her belly button and […]
Why You Should Stay at a Campsite in Europe this Summer
The one activity that brings our family closer and binds us together is travel. Visiting different cities, countries and exploring different cultures through food brings excitement and joy to our […]
Why Italians Make the Best Pizza
Here’s a BIG secret… Our family aren’t big fans of pizza (shock)!? My children have been served many kinds of pizza since they were able to walk (due mainly to […]
Top 5 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Paris
Walking around Paris, viewing the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame and taking a boat ride along The River Seine can leave you and your family exhausted. With an […]
What Kids Eat for Breakfast in Italy
Breakfast is our kids favorite meal of the day. Partly because its the only time we allow them to eat bread and also because its are family’s biggest meal of […]