Typical New Year’s Eve events involve alcohol, a late night out, and tons of traffic – basically not a family-friendly event But ringing in the New Year is an exciting time where you can look back at all the ways…
Eat To Beat The Winter Blues
Winter brings many pros and cons. The cold weather gives you ample family time to slow things down, cuddle, and sip on hot cocoa together. It, also, means shorter days. With the decreased light, many Americans find themselves sinking into…
Beat The Winter Doldrums With These Snow Day Activities
Christmas has come and gone, and Valentine’s Day is several weeks away. It’s the time of winter doldrums with no holidays to prepare for, and the kids are getting antsy for something fun to do. Even though it’s the “bleak…
6 Toddler Winter Activities For Those Chilly Mornings
Winter’s biggest problem is that it is just too cold to be outside with small children for long periods of time. So are we to sit back as the kids literally jump off the walls and relocate every toy they…
Fun Family-Friendly Indoor Winter Activities To Do During Frigid Cold Months
The weather outside may be frightful, but that doesn’t mean you have to forgo fun during the winter months! In fact, some of the best family memories can happen curled up inside under multiple blankets sipping hot chocolate and spending…
Top Five Places To Escape The Winter Blues On A Dime
With the cold winter months come shorter days, less time outside, and way too much hot chocolate. As you sit curled up on the couch under a cozy throw, hugging a warm mug of hot chocolate, you begin to daydream…
Cozy Retreats That Will Keep You Warm This Winter
Is the cold, winter weather starting to get you down? Need a cozy retreat away from the chill? Well, your editors here at Proud American Traveler want you to check out some of their favorite winter getaways! Mohonk Mountain…
Can Something Called A Juicy Lucy Really Help You Survive A Minnesota Winter?
When it comes to food in Minneapolis, one dish truly stands out… The Juicy Lucy. One has to wonder why it took mankind so long to invent something so good. The cheeseburger was invented in the late nineteenth century in…
Don’t Overlook These Top 5 National Parks for a Winter Vacation
Typically one would not think of a national park as the ideal winter outing. There’s so much to get ready and prepare before a chilly destination – there’s the winter gear to lug out of storage, the thermoses for hot…
Avoid These Common Travel Mistakes During The Christmas Season
Traveling during the Christmas season has its own unique set of challenges. With everyone trying to get home and see their loved ones, airports are often overwhelmed with stressed out airline workers and impatient passengers. Essentially, the airport has created…