To Budapest and exploring a new city through food and drink

To Budapest and exploring a new city through food and drink

In Budapest, The Hungarian Flodni layer cake with plum jam, apple, poppy seed and walnuts lives up to its reputation. Yum! So do the “Baselon,” (translated as a “friend’s ear”) — dumplings fashioned from potato dough with plum jam and sprinkled with brown sugar.

On a European river cruise with kids of all ages

On a European river cruise with kids of all ages

The all-inclusive nature of these cruises also seems to de-stress the experience — just choose which shore excursion you like, borrow a bike, enjoy complimentary wine and beer and more on some ships.

Taking the Kids — to a fall festival

Taking the Kids — to a fall festival

There’s a lot to celebrate in fall — not the least of which is the kids getting back to school and out from underfoot. There are festivals galore

Talking to Children about Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters

Talking to Children about Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters

Once again, parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing an overwhelming natural disaster with children. Although these may be difficult conversations, they are also important. There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to talk with children about such tragic events. However, here are some suggestions that you may find helpful