Long trips can disrupt everything children rely on. Sleep patterns shift. Meals lose structure. Growth, which depends on routine, gets pushed aside for schedules that don’t match a child’s rhythm.

When staying on the island of Kauai in the summer, there are so many fun things to do! From breath-taking nature to welcoming small towns to learning the history, the adventures are endless. Whether you are traveling solo, or with children, this was my amazing experience in paradise. 

100 Things to Do in Michigan Before You Die, written by travel writer extraordinaire Kath Usitalo (herself a Michigander), is the latest book in a series we absolutely love from Reedy Press.

They are must-reads for any travel, culture, and food lover.

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Beautiful coastlines and verdant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest are on full display in Whidbey Island, Washington. Located in the Puget Sound east of the Olympic Peninsula, this island is the place to go for a slow-paced getaway.

If someone asked me what animal I would describe myself as, I would say a dolphin. So when my family and I visited Oceanside, California, where we were fortunate enough to go on a boating tour with Oceanside Adventures and see thousands of dolphins, I truly felt right at home.

Achieving work / life balance is commonly a goal most of us are told to strive towards. Like climbing a mountain, once on the top, a sense of accomplishment, possibly even fulfillment, awaits. Certainly, the concept of “balance” is welcoming and conjures up a picture of the harmony that exists when both sides of the scale are perfectly even and almost ethereal.

But, how long will that last? 

There's more than what meets the eye at Omega Mart; it’s a sensory experience like no other! Stick around to find out…you're about to enter a new whole world! 

Located in the heart of Leipzig’s old town on Kleine Fleischergasse, the refurbishment of Germany's oldest continuously operated coffee house Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum (To the Arabian Coffee Tree) has been completed and the city is celebrating the traditional coffee house's grand re-opening. Guests may experience a revival of the honored traditions on three floors. The accompanying museum on Leipzig's coffee culture will be open on July 1, 2025.

College. It’s a dream for many, but what about the cost? Not so dreamy. If you're staring down that tuition bill and wondering how you're going to fund your education, you’re not alone. But the good news is there’s no shortage of ways to make it happen. From scholarships to student loans, there are a ton of options out there, some more obvious than others. The trick is figuring out which one (or ones) works best for you. Let’s dive into all the different ways to pay for college so you can find the right path without the stress.