End of the Road Inn

Another year full of gratitude and blessings, one of which is your friendship. We are so thankful for each and every one of you, who has touched our lives and become a part of who we are. A heartfelt thanks to you, especially, for reading my blog. It has been suggested...

On the Big Island of Hawai'i, where I spent 10 years of my childhood, it is customary for families to throw a luau for a child's first birthday, as this first year is considered a major milestone. I love creating special worlds with my kids on their birthdays that expr...

Last week, I popped a tube pumping up the back left tire of my double Chariot for the 300th time. Although I hadn’t really looked at them very closely like, ever, I could now see that all three tires were splitting in places and badly needed to be replaced.

Having to t...

Saturday morning dawned foggy and a little bit windy, and the kids and I set out across the bay to Halibut Cove again with a great group of friends. We had intended to begin this trip on Friday night, but a small craft advisory forced us to hold off. Hard to be sad, th...

Diamond Creek is one of our favorite little afternoon hikes. It’s quiet, away from traffic, and always packed with wildlife – but at the same time very accessible, even for a mom of 3 kids ages 5 and under.

As soon as the ice melts, you can get down to the beach – the...

One of the many things I love about where we live is that high-quality, kid-friendly adventures are waiting right out the front door.

On Sunday, the kids and I headed across Kachemak Bay to Halibut Cove with a group of family friend for a hike into Gwich’in Glacier. On...

A few weeks ago, I opened up a Stride Box and found a sticker that read, “Make Everyday Epic.” I scoffed. Seriously? Who has time for that?! I was a couple months post-partum with my third child, a little low on sleep, and more than a few pounds over my comfortable wei...

I’m not big on buying my kids toys (they have enough!), but I love to create a special world with them on their birthdays that express who they are at the moment. As we design the games and activities, we spend time working, laughing, and playing together – and that, t...