8 Wonderful Reasons to Visit Paris with Kids

8 Wonderful Reasons to Visit Paris with Kids

by | Travel

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce We took our kids to Paris in 2016 as part of our 30-day trip to Europe that coincided with our daughter’s “I Do Take Two” – she and her husband had a small ceremony in the states with her U.S. family, then had a...
Sharing Quebec and History

Sharing Quebec and History

by | Making Memories, Travel

14 years ago when I went with my Alfred University French class on a spring break trip to Quebec City and Montreal, arriving in Quebec City was a magical experience. It was like being transported to old world Europe. I’d been to Europe on my honeymoon, but...
Perfect Imperfection

Perfect Imperfection

by | Making Memories, Travel

I am in Quebec City, a place I have not been for 14 years, since taking a trip with my French class. It was quite significant that I was able to go on that trip, as a non-traditional student with five kids at home. It remains one of the best memories of my time at...
First-Day Travel Tears

First-Day Travel Tears

by | Travel

It’s day one of our spring break trip. I’m going on about 5 hours of sleep,  for about the 400th day in a row. Last night, Dave and I were in Buffalo for the Nick Mason concert. We drove home this morning – a 2-1/2 hour drive,  finished packing, and...