american west, Family, Hiking, Kids, Museums, national parks, outdoors, photography, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The second post in our Spring Break Southwest Road Trip series has us spending some time "indoors." We visited the grand caverns of Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico.

american west, Family, Hiking, Kids, Museums, national parks, outdoors, parenting, photography, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

White Sands National Park

This first post in our Southwest Adventure series showcases our family's experience at the unique and spectacular White Sands National Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico, with photos of sand sledding and enjoying the natural settings.

Family, Halloween, holidays, Kids, Opinion, parenting, School, Uncategorized, writing

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?

How old is too old for trick-or-treating? While there is not a right or wrong answer, the Cranky Camper opines that the spirit of Halloween fun is more important than the question of numeric age.

Family, home remedies, Kids, Uncategorized

Ants, Mosquitoes, and Bees…Oh My!

With recent rainy weather and continuing warm temperatures in Southern California, insect activity seems high, leading to an uptick in insect bites and stings. This post is dedicated to remedies to relieve the itch from ants, mosquitoes, and other irritating critters.

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Good Times and Sunny Climes at the Beach

Living in Southern California, there are many places for relaxing along the coast. Here are a few of our favorite beaches in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.