Miami Beach Family Round-Up

Miami Beach, Florida as a family vacation destination

Each year, many families go on a search for vacation destinations that are both fun and affordable, and also offer a wide variety of restaurants and attractions. With something for everyone… Read + Discuss >>

A Family's Visit to Cape Cod

A Family vacation to Cape Cod

A family visit to a popular seaside destination can go either way. We do our best to avoid sunburns, crowds, traffic and exhaustion-induced meltdowns. But even when these things do… Read + Discuss >>

Yoga Earth Review & Contest!

Yoga Earth Balance and Vitality

At Goodkin, we're always on the lookout for delicious, reasonably-priced and health-conscious products that can supplement our diets and make our lives healthier and happier. We think we've… Read + Discuss >>

Gayby Boomers Top Name Picks™

lesbian moms, two moms, two dads, gay parents, baby names

What is it about most popular baby name lists that are so completely addictive when you are expecting a child? Even if you do not want to name your kid after one of the top ten most popular… Read + Discuss >>

Diana Nyad: Swimming Toward a Dream

Diana Nyad swims toward a dream

There are those in this life who will knock you down, who will say “no” to your every “what if.” There are those whose support you will seek and will not get, and… Read + Discuss >>

Travel Insecurities

airport security

 Our son, Anakin, used to hate airport security. At four years old he formed fierce attachments. They made flushing poop away difficult, letting water out of the tub difficult, disposing of broken toys or random snips of paper difficult, and, as we learned at the outset of a month of air travel to and within Thailand,… Read + Discuss >>

Souvenirs for Home Décor

Fabrics and textiles from Equador

For many, the biggest joy of traveling is getting to experience new cultures, bond with loved ones over adventure and eat unique foods. But don’t let an excellent opportunity pass you by while you are traipsing through foreign countries: the chance to decorate your home with authentic, gorgeous and affordable décor… Read + Discuss >>

Edward Prefers Cougars

Edward Prefers Cougars, from the movie Twilight

The movie Eclipse (part three of the Twilight series) came out on June 30th—but I won’t get to see it until it comes out on DVD since I have little kids around. So when is that? January, perhaps? But I hear it’s a good one. So good that my sister took the day off work to see it, facebooked about its… Read + Discuss >>

Stranded in the City?

Trapeze classes as something to do while stranded in the city

We loved the post written by one of our favorite websites, WellandGoodNYC.com, about adventures you could have in a city that wouldn't involve a lot of crowds. These can be the perfect adventures to take children and family on for maximum bonding time without exhausting crowds of strangers.… Read + Discuss >>

Camping With the Family Dog

camping with the family pet

Being out in nature and exploring the outdoors is a way to find peace, commune with Mother Nature, refresh and relax (we even themed a whole month around the idea on Goodkin). It’s no wonder that many families choose camping as a family vacation. This post won’t be about camping as a family; no, there are plenty of… Read + Discuss >>

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