Gearing up for 2019 summer fun
Memorial Day weekend is almost here -- which, in the US at least, signifies the start of summer. For the past several years, I've made …Read More
Category Archives: Free Time
Spring break in St. Lucia
We just got back last night from spring break in St. Lucia. Three weeks ago, I knew absolutely nothing about this little island nation (even …Read More
It’s (sort of) spring! Here’s how I did on the 2019 Winter Fun List
About four times a year, I make a "seasonal fun list." Whether for summer, fall, or the holidays, these lists feature activities that will help …Read More
Jasper’s Disney ride rankings
by Jasper Conway (Laura's note: I’m turning the blog over today to one of my favorite guest posters, Jasper. He had some help from little brother …Read More
Disney highlights
Our school district has a 4.5-day break for President's Day: a half-day Thursday, then Friday and Monday off. So we decided to pull the kids …Read More
Time-shifted TV doesn’t save time
If you got a chance to see my TED talk, you know that at one point I joke about people's "time-saving tips." One of my …Read More
What the 11-year-old wanted for Christmas
For the past two years, my 11-year-old has requested experiential gifts for Christmas. Especially for older kids, I think this can be a great idea. …Read More
My 2019 winter fun list
A few years ago, I wrote an improbably-popular story for Fast Company called "The Norwegian Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter." Winter is dark and …Read More
The most wonderful time of the year: My 2018 Holiday Fun List
We are fast closing in on the holiday season, which means it's time for my annual Holiday Fun List. I've created seasonal fun lists for …Read More
Vancouver and Portland
When I posted my List of 100 Dreams a few weeks ago, I mentioned wanting to visit Portland and Oregon wine country. I can now …Read More