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Gothia Cup – A first time parent’s take on this pretty epic international youth soccer tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden – tips, thoughts and suggestions

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BIG PICTURE This trip was great not just for the kids but for the parents as well, but to be honest, looking online at you tube clips and website descriptions didn’t really give me a good idea of what the trip was going to be like. I’m hoping this blog helps give families a better … Continue reading Gothia Cup – A first time parent’s take on this pretty epic international youth soccer tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden – tips, thoughts and suggestions

I survived hiking Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon in one day… It was amazing but I learned some very important lessons for anyone thinking of tackling the monster hike. Learn from this first timer

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It may have been the hardest things I have ever done . (FYI.   This was done in 2018 so something may have changed post pandemic) It's true, while I consider myself generally fit I will admit that not training harder for the 24+ mile trek across the Grand Canyon was not a good idea. It's … Continue reading I survived hiking Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon in one day… It was amazing but I learned some very important lessons for anyone thinking of tackling the monster hike. Learn from this first timer

Jumping off the rocks at Chimney Beach is worth a cold swim in Lake Tahoe

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Okay so I love Lake Tahoe in the summer.   So when my friend Frank asked me if I had been to Chimney Beach with my kids and husband,  I was a little embarrassed to say I had not even heard of it. I think Tahoe is one of those place where we really quickly … Continue reading Jumping off the rocks at Chimney Beach is worth a cold swim in Lake Tahoe