Instagram It’s summer, and that means travel, and for parents, that means one of my least favorite things: defending my right to travel with children. Specifically, against people who think I’m entitled for having the audacity to *checks notes* have my family on public transportation. Because, apparently, they believe they’re entitled to an experience free...
SanyaSM/E+/Getty Images Don’t call it a comeback: COVID never left. Yes, the pandemic bug that dramatically altered the lives of just about everyone on the planet has let up (thanks again for that vaccine, science), but has never exited our lives completely. Wily in the ways that viruses often are, the coronavirus is constantly evolving,...
If you’re ever on BookTok, you have probably seen someone posting about going on a reading retreat. It’s exactly what it sounds like — a group of friends or a solo traveler book a little stay somewhere relaxing and dedicate the bulk of their time to cruising through some new reads. As a massive bookworm...
LeoPatrizi/E+/Getty Images There are few things better than a summer road trip. You’ve got snacks galore, a fun destination in mind, and plenty of time to kill in the car with games, conversation, and playlists. But if you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into — and to open up a whole lot of discussion...