Like many of you, we try to focus on experiences over things, but there are certain items that have helped make those experiences easier and more fun over the years. These are things that are useful, durable, and stand the … Read More
This post is sponsored by REI. All opinions are my own. Whether we’re planning a winter trip packing list or making sure we have the right winter hiking gear for kids and families right at home, we try to consider … Read More
Join us as we learn about Mexico with kids! During this virtual tour of Mexico for kids, we’ll enjoy fun and inspiring Mexico activities. This Mexico virtual field trip as part of the Global Children’s Book Club is a perfect … Read More
Thursday, 23 June 2022 Today we headed off on our great Alaska adventure! We spent the morning packing up and getting the final things ready, then stopped by my chiropractor appointment in SF in the late afternoon. We picked up … Read More
Today, baby M is TWO years old! It’s absolutely blowing my mind. The last two years have absolutely flown by, and she has been the very best part of pandemic life. We all feel so grateful that this weird time … Read More
I’ve never been a big New Year’s Eve fan. As a teen and young adult, it just seemed like a big deal for something not all that exciting. I never liked the pressure of feeling like I wasn’t cool enough … Read More
There’s hardly any more fun time to be a parent than Christmas morning! It definitely feels just as – if not more – exciting as the creator of Christmas magic. But that doesn’t mean it can’t sometimes get a little … Read More
I loved thinking through some of my most useful, quality products of the year that made my life just a bit easier. (Here’s my list from 2020, too.) I’d love to hear if you love any of these things, as … Read More
Both mine and Dan’s parents are super difficult as far as holiday gifts go. They’re very settled into their lives with what they need, and don’t really want a bunch of new things. And while we’ve done some experience gifts … Read More
We love taking the opportunity to give end of year teacher gifts to our kids’ teachers. They work so hard throughout the year so it’s fun to choose something for them for teacher holiday gifts! Here’s what we did this … Read More
Welcome to LPF Weekly Deals! These are our favorite, tried-and-true travel gear and home life items that have stood the test of time. With 7 people in our home or when we travel, we try to only purchase items that … Read More
For a while now, I’ve been considering hiring someone to help me out with the some of the work at Local Passport Family. I’m thrilled to finally be able to do that! These are some of the potential responsibilities for … Read More
