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You know how when you take a Peloton class they always congratulate you for showing up? I want that in my everyday life. I want the gate agents to clap when we make it to the gate. I want waiters to bring out a slice of cake because we made…

I don’t remember “holiday lights” being a Thing when I was a kid, but to be fair I swam competitively from elementary school through college, and swim season in the winter usually means doing little else. Now, though, it seems like every institution has some kind of holiday light festival,…

Screen time brings up a lot of Big Feelings for parents. We know screen time is objectively bad for kids under 5—the WHO recommends no screen time at all, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 18 months, and then 1 hour max after that….

When you think about what makes a successful trip, most of us gravitate toward the planning. If only you can do enough research…book the best hotel…find the best places to eat…then everything will be perfect, right? I think that playbook works when you’re traveling with adults, but not with kids….

A Disney World vacation is a luxury, plain and simple. Even Disney’s lower priced hotels cost hundreds of dollars per night, and the cost of admission rises annually. While a Disney World vacation costs a pretty penny, families visit from far and wide to experience the Most Magical Place on…

Are you planning a visit to Walt Disney World in May? You’ve picked a great time to take the trip! May is the sweet spot between spring break and summer vacation when the crowds aren’t too hectic. It’s also your last chance to enjoy some warm weather without the worst…

This article originally appeared on the Interesting Stranger Substack, written by our very own Christine Sarkis. Stop by to read and subscribe! I’m not sure how to say this in a way that’s not creepy, but I’ve been watching French people on vacation. Since my job is to think and…

I’m going to tell you right away: February is a great month to visit Walt Disney World. I took a trip to Disney World in February recently and the weather was perfect — a major factor for me when deciding when to visit. Presidents’ Day Weekend aside, February is an…

If you’re dreaming of a family beach vacation, road trip, or national park adventure in 2026, you’re right on trend. A growing sense of nostalgia and a desire to slow down will shape how families travel, along with trips inspired by favorite TV shows, books, and movies. And if a…

You’ve decided you’re going to go on a vacation to Walt Disney World this year – hooray! One of the first choices you need to make in the vacation planning process is where to book your hotel accommodations. Not only will this provide you and your travel party with a…