Image: Freepik Every family road trip has a plan, whether it's visiting and seeing the sites in a big city, camping at a national park, or traveling to a famous landmark. But if you ask kids and parents years later what stands out, it’s often not the postcard sights! Instead, the most beloved memories come from the quirky, unexpected stops along the way that nobody planned for. Here’s how to make the most of them! The Secret Magic of the Unplanned Detour You might intend to just hit the rest area, but suddenly there’s a neon-lit antique store, a roadside diner smelling of Continue reading...
Host a Family Chocolate Tasting at Home
Kids love chocolate, and so do most adults, so why not host a family chocolate tasting? This simple event is an easy way to bring everyone together and go on a taste-filled adventure. When you gather a variety of chocolates, set up your tasting room, and give everyone a chance to be involved, you’ll fill an enjoyable afternoon or evening. Keep reading to learn how you can assemble the perfect chocolate tasting for the whole family at home. Aim for a Mix of Chocolates When you’re pulling together your tasting menu, be sure to choose a few different types of chocolate. Choose a Continue reading...
How to Encourage Your Aging Parents to Stay Social
Relationships are important at any age—after all, it’s often the other people in our lives who bring us the most joy. But, as we age, connections to others can become a little extra challenging to maintain as friends and family move away, busy schedules compete for our time, and health or mobility changes sometimes make socializing harder. Studies have repeatedly confirmed the importance of staying social as one ages, which can have a tremendous benefit on a person’s mood and longevity. As the child of aging parents, you can’t force them to spend time with others, but you can gently Continue reading...