Erik Halvorsen’s Blog
The Best National Parks to Visit in the US
There are 63 national parks in the United States currently, drawing millions of visitors each year. If you have underlying wanderlust as this year begins, why not take a trip to one of the many beautiful national parks? Today we’re going to be talking about some of...
Good New Year’s Resolutions for the Whole Family
January 1st can be viewed as a good time with the best intentions. However, very few of these New Year’s resolutions ever come to fruition, most losing their steam by the spring. Something that can help is to choose attainable goals that can inspire positive change,...
Top Family Vacation Destinations in the World
Sometimes, families get a bit of wanderlust. There’s nothing wrong with that! That just means that you need to pick a place that’s good for the whole family. Today we’re going to look at the top family vacation destinations around the world. Daintree Rainforest,...
How to Get Your Family in the Holiday Spirit
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, we find ourselves wishing more and more for the holiday season to arrive. Now that we have just started the month of November, sleigh bells are ringing, and depending on where you live, snow may have even started...
Staying Active During the Summer Heat
For those who are interested in being active don’t let the weather do not stop you from having fun. In the summer especially, many people might enjoy feeling the sun on their skin and running on the beach. However, spending a long day in extreme heat can be dangerous...
Fall Activities For The Family
Fall is an excellent time of the year for families to connect and spend quality time together. In places where the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, there will naturally be more time together in the house. To keep your family engaged in quality bonding...
Holding a Family Field Day
Summer is the season for families. Kids are free from the responsibilities of school, and the days are long, which means there is more time for parents to spend with their children. One of the best ways to spend a free Saturday is to hold a family field day. All you...
Keeping Your Kids Active Over the Summer
The summer months are always difficult to navigate for parents. With kids out of school, parents have to find ways to keep their kids busy while they work. During a pandemic, when we are sheltering in place as a family and some members of the family try to work from...
Best Indoor Family Bonding Activities
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced us all to make a number of changes to our everyday lives. Daily morning stop at Starbucks? Nope. Power lunch meeting to get deals done? More like a PB&J at home. Date night out with your significant other? Might want to Netflix...
Cooking Show Addiction Leads to Insights on Stress and Mental Health
I have something to confess: I am a cooking show junkie. There I feel much better. I watch the standard cooking shows where a chef like Ina Garten or Tyler Florence banters gleefully in front of a camera, seemingly talking directly to you while giving step-by-step...