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Table Rock Jungle Lodge

Western Belize is known for it’s luxurious and eco-friendly jungle lodges. In fact, staying in a Belize jungle lodge is so popular that it has basically become part of the Belizean experience. We stayed at…

Post author By Melissa
Post date June 9, 2016
8 Comments on Niagara Falls: American vs Canadian side

Parenthood and Passports - Niagara Falls Canadian side

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2020 – Niagara Falls is one of those tourist destinations that children in the United States learn about in school. Growing up, you read historical accounts of adventurous people going over the falls in…

Post author By Melissa
Post date June 1, 2016
5 Comments on The great zoo debate – Should zoos be banned?

Parenthood and Passports - Should Zoos Be Banned

It’s an ongoing debate that seems to ignite every time there is an incident involving an animal at a zoo. Should zoos be banned? On one side of the argument there are those who say…

Post author By Melissa
Post date May 27, 2016
5 Comments on The Seven Wonders of the United States

Parenthood and Passports - 7 Wonders of the United States

Recently, while huffing and puffing on the treadmill alongside a good friend of mine, we got into an interesting conversation about the seven wonders of the world. We were both slightly embarrassed that we couldn’t…

Post author By Melissa
Post date May 22, 2016
8 Comments on Royal Bavaria: A Small Piece of Germany in Oklahoma City

Parenthood and Passports - Royal Bavaria

The Central Plains of the United States aren’t necessarily known for having a rich German culture. In fact, when you think of Oklahoma you likely think of cowboy and Native American culture instead. But a…

Post author By Melissa
Post date April 30, 2016
15 Comments on 7 continents, 40 countries. Our 10-year family travel bucket list

Parenthood and Passports - 10 year travel plan

Traveling with kids takes a lot more planning than traveling solo or even traveling as a couple. Beyond just the additional effort that goes into packing for a baby or toddler, there is so much…

Post author By Melissa
Post date April 19, 2016
6 Comments on The Oklahoma City Bombing: the day that changed my perspective

When I was a kid, growing up in New Mexico, I lived a somewhat sheltered life. I grew up in a stable family with loving parents and a sense of security that every child should…

Post author By Melissa
Post date April 13, 2016
No Comments on Fort Worth Sundance Square

Fort Worth Sundance Square is the heart of the North Texas city’s downtown area. It’s a wonderful place to eat, shop for Texas souvenirs, or enjoy an evening with or without children. Day or night,…

Post author By Melissa
Post date April 6, 2016
No Comments on Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Parenthood and Passports - Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is located just west of downtown. Not to be confused with the Fort Worth Water Gardens that are made primarily of concrete and water, the botanic garden offers 110 acres…