The Spring Break Childcare Shuffle

The Spring Break Childcare Shuffle

Yup. I did it again. I forgot to find daycare for my kids during spring break. And now I’m doing my usual scramble to fill six full days of childcare, plus the late start scheduled on the Monday after spring break, because, I guess, life isn’t complicated...
Local Resources for Kids and Parents

Local Resources for Kids and Parents

A beautiful thing happened this week: The sun peeked out through the clouds, stayed in that position for more than five minutes, and radiated warmth. You read correctly: Warmth—the snow-melting, puddle-creating, “all you really need is a light jacket” kind...
Not a Beach Spring Break Ideas

Not a Beach Spring Break Ideas

Haven’t begun to think about spring break until now? If you’re worried you’ll have trouble getting into your favorite beach location, consider these options, which will be warm enough to feel like an escape and will provide a completely different...

Spring Break Staycation: West Michigan-Style

This is the first year in a long time that we’ve decided to not go anywhere over spring break. Maybe this wasn’t the best year to miss out on a warm getaway—but even so, I’m just not a big fan of the crowds and jaw-dropping airfares that are inevitable this time of...