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
One perk of traveling on your birthday is you get to celebrate twice! Our 4th kiddo, A, turned 4 while we were in the Virgin Islands last week and has been SOOO excited for months. Like, I’ve never seen a … Read More
It’s really disappointing when you find out a beloved children’s author was actually really racist and also included many of those racist sentiments in his super popular children’s literature. I know for me, it took a little while to let … Read More
I used to always spend time researching and planning new and interesting recipes for every big holiday. But about 7 or 8 years ago, I figured out that I had a couple of favorites that I love incorporating every year. … Read More
Are you looking for the best practices for parenting during quarantine? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve consolidated all the diverse advice being given to parents and caregivers. As a mom of 5 who is very interested in doing … Read More
Would you like to start going on hikes with kids but feel it’s daunting to start out? Are you worried about tantrums whining and aches and pains (for you and your kids)? Here are 7 tips to make hiking with kids … Read More
