“Once you get there and see the kids run around with smiles on their faces and watch them experience new things, it’s all worth it.” —KRISTINA GRUBB
with contests, throwing darts at balloons, and riding a pretend bull. During the evenings, they kept their mini vacation budget-friendly by keeping everyone entertained with games and movies available at the resort. They also gathered around the kitchen table to indulge in Kristina’s famous apple pie—a family dish handed down by her grandma! (See page 44-45 for recipe.)
She explained that putting vacations on the calendar, planning them far in advance, and having the kids help with packing to make sure they bring all they need (a favorite toy or pair of shoes), really helps lighten the load of preparing for a trip.
Away We Go
When traveling in a large group of extended family or friends, Kristina said it’s a good idea for everyone to take turns watching the kids and going on different group outings such as a girls’ night out or a boys’ fishing excursion.
While it can no doubt be more challenging for families with young kids to find time to get away, it’s not impossible, Kristina said. It’s simply a matter of priorities.
“Once you get there and see the kids run around with smiles on their faces and watch them experience new things, it’s all worth it,” Kristina said. T I M E TO G E T H E R : FA L L / W I N T E R 2016
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