Praises of a Wife and Mommy

Encouraging an active lifestyle for the whole family can be quite a high priority for any parent. Ensuring that your children and yourselves are fully fit while nourishing your body with the food it needs to function. So there is no surprise that many parents consider want the opportunity to enjoy quality time as a family, while still embracing their active lifestyle. Yes, everyone needs to live a little, but we still need to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. As the new year approaches, the thought of our lifestyles may be in focus, and you may be wanting to make some changes to increase your fitness levels and diet . So I thought it would be the perfect time to share with you some of the family escapes you can enjoy while still embracing that lifestyle change. It’s time for some fun with kids. Image source Consider a hiking adventure for a great active choice Hiking is a great way to enjoy time with your family while still working on increasing your activity. ...

I did my first review in February so make sure you go read it so you know more about Little Passports.   The next 2 months they sent include a visit to Japan and Brazil!   It took a little bit more creativity on my part make these studies age appropriate for my 5 year old and my 2 year old.  It was fun finding more animals in Brazil and my daughter liked learning about the houses in Japan.   Sign up to get your subscription to Little Passports and travel the world with your children.  :) 

Experiencing the Old-Town Charm of the East Even though it’s small by many people’s standards, Washington, Pennsylvania is bustling with great opportunities to experience important parts of America’s history. If you’re looking for a great location for a family vacation, look no further -- Washington is the place for you. If you have kids, Washington can be a fantastic vacation spot, because you can escape some of the fast-pace and difficult logistics of a place swarming with tourists or a big city. Your kids will also get a chance to experience some of the history in their home country. Image via:  http://canon-mcmillan. patch.com/articles/the-pa- trolley-museum-s-got-desire The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Experience the history of this valuable form of transportation in America’s history. On a three-mile trolley tour through the city, you’ll have an opportunity to view the towns beautiful, historic buildings. This museum also offers seaso...