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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.
Ask any visitor to Ireland about their trip and you’re likely to hear about the romantic ruins, stunning scenery, and the filling Irish Breakfast they were served every morning. Though the “Full Irish” may change a bit from place to place, you can be sure it will be filling and provide enough energy to get…
Escape into a great story or plan your next trip with these recommended reads! Ireland Travel Guides Choose one of the Ireland travel guides that I use and recommend. Just a few of my Ireland books. Kids Books about Ireland Get your kids excited about Ireland with tales, stories, and facts about the Emerald Isle….
We are big fans of taking our girls to pubs both in Ireland and the US. Thanks to Irish Central for this great article about pub etiquette. Love the bit about children! Especially in rural areas, where there are music sessions on, the pub is a place that all the family enjoy. So dont bother…
Ireland’s Tailteann Games date back almost as far as the ancient Greek Olympics and are testament to the island’s passion for sport. Ireland’s Gaelic games have a long history. In fact, hurling is the oldest and fastest field sport in the world, dating back almost 3,000 years and featuring strongly in Irish mythology. It is…
There are dozens of chocolate Guinness brownie recipes available. I know- because I have probably tried them all! And it may have taken a couple years, a few liters of Guinness, and pounds of chocolate, but I finally have a Guinness Chocolate Brownie recipe that I love. These brownies are the perfect fudgey consistency, super…
I adore Irish food. I think I’ve probably said that many (many) times over the years both on this website and in my podcast. And if I had to choose the one item I eat daily- multiple times if I can- it’s the Brown Bread. This quick, hearty bread is perfect with eggs and black…
