Posted On: February 19, 2009
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If you’re planning to BreakAway with your family, don’t leave home without these time-test travel essentials–sure to come in handy, alleviate boredom and ensure some fun.
Frisbee. Extraordinarily useful. Playing catch is uplifting and teaches…
Posted On: February 4, 2009
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So I have this Big Idea—about retiring now and then instead of waiting until your final years, even if it means working longer at the end or enacting some sacrifices along the way. But just…
Posted On: January 31, 2009
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Frustrations proliferate, from kids over-acclimated to island time to music books lost in the mail. Still, we agree with the many (also biased) families we meet who say, “Kids get more education from seeing the…
Posted On: January 19, 2009
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The first trimester has ended. So it’s time for an achievement report on how the Parent is progressing as an educator.
Math: Parent has exhibited basic understanding of teaching math, but sometimes fails to appreciate…
Posted On: January 12, 2009
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On islands everywhere, Sunday is Local’s Day. Most shops are shuttered. Eateries open only limited hours. And folks of all sizes, ages, and colors congregate at the beach for an all-day affair. Tourists are welcome…
Posted On: December 30, 2008
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A private landing assures much untouched booty.
Focusing on fatherhood may be more natural and convenient when we’ve stepped away from our routines and out of (most) ruts. And for that, I’m grateful! Pursuing mutual…
Posted On: December 20, 2008
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One of the Missions of this Sabbatical is to try home schooling. All parents dabble in it, but now’s the time to put up or shut up. Perform. Leave no child behind. Show proof of…
Posted On: December 17, 2008
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Time to get UP! That alarm sure sounds rude at 4:30. Especially when you were packing past midnight. Particularly when the slumbers weren’t golden anyhow. And most of all when the guy who is supposed…
Posted On: December 15, 2008
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It’s dang cold and snowy here. That makes escaping to warmth more inviting, but also complicates the daily grind and last-minute errand runs. Two days before take-off. HELP! I’d like to fall on the floor…
Posted On: November 8, 2008
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Well, shiver me timbers! Not only is the world not flat, but this fabulous couple has logged (or should I say “blogged?”) enough travel to know. Try this site—if you need some inspiration, or feel…
