To wrap up 2012, I wanted to share my 10 most popular posts of the year. The 3rd most popular post came about after a conference with my daughter's teacher last year.
Since publishing that article I have begun homeschooling- and roadschooling- my girls. The reasons are numerous, but we have experienced more in the latter half of 2012 than we did in all of 2011!
Brenna at the top of Bunratty Castle
In the past few months conversations have churned through the online travel world. Two distinct sides: for and against travel with children. I, of course, fall on the “for” side. Arguments on the “against” side include statements like, “Your kids won’t remember it” and “Kids don’t learn anything when they are that young”. While I’ve always disagreed with those statements, they were personal opinions. But today I have proof.
Today I sat down with Brenna’s first grade teacher. We had a terrific conversation and a few key points really made an impact on me and helped me realize that traveling with our kids is one of the best decisions we have made.
Jody Halsted is the charismatic host behind the popular Traveling in Ireland Podcast and the Ireland Family Vacations website. With a deep passion for Ireland and an infectious enthusiasm for sharing its wonders, Jody has become a trusted voice in the realm of Irish travel.
Tourism Ireland is hosting an incredible contest on their Facebook page right now: Unwrap Ireland. Just answer three really easy trivia questions and input your info to enter. It’s worth your time- the prize is quite nice: The Prize consists of a trip for two to Ireland for a seven days/six night tour, which includes: …
I haven’t yet enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. One day I will. To give us an idea of how the Irish celebrate their St. Patrick’s Day, I asked Eoin Ó Conchúir to share his thoughts and images. Eoin is a native Irishman who lives in Luimneach (Limerick) Ireland where, among other things, he teaches…
My husband and I have a running joke about titles. British titles, to be exact. Once upon a time, in Merry Olde England, the name of Halstead had a title before it. Now, my husband comes from the line of a 3rd or 4th son, so that withered branch of the family moved to The…
Try your hand at this hearty dinner recipe courtesy of the 5* Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh. Noel McMeel is executive head chef at the Lough Erne Resort in beautiful (and often overlooked) county Fermanagh. A true ambassador for local produce, he has dedicated his entire career to one very simple goal: finding, preparing…
We didn’t set out to find the best hot chocolate in Ireland. In fact, the first couple days it entirely slipped my notice that my youngest daughter, Caelan, was ordering hot chocolate every time we sat down to a meal – be it breakfast, tea, or dinner, her request was always the same, “Do you…
Whip up this delicious recipe from Dublin restaurant The Woolen Mills in the comfort of your own home! Although it’s always nicer to have the lovely people at The Woollen Mills Eating House serving up scrumptious dishes right to your table in the heart of Dublin city, creating this dessert at home is simple if…
