Welcome! My name is Stephanie. My family of five and our two dogs love to travel and to learn something new at each turn. I started Her Coffee and Postcards to share the excitement of family travel.
Born to immigrant parents, my family did not have much in the way of funds for vacations. But when we had the luxury to travel, it was usually by road. My parents, sister and I traveled with ‘los abuelos’ and sometimes ‘los tios’. It was always a family adventure! Our trips on the east coast were not extravagant by any means. Yet, the experience and the company left memories for a lifetime.
Those are the memories I cherish. And those are the memories I want to create for my own children.
My husband and I both have full time jobs, and our three young children are accustomed to a daily routine to keep it all balanced (and keep us sane). So, we try to plan getaways and little adventures where we can to explore the world together. Sometimes it takes us to foreign places, and others it’s in our own backyard. As Dolly Parton wonderfully said, “Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
But planning travel takes some research… and time! Even more so when the adventure includes the whole family because everyone deserves to have a memorable time, from the abuelas to the toddlers.
After a long list of my own mishaps and trials, I have learned a few ways to make each trip easier to plan and simply more enjoyable for all. I want to share our family travel experiences and provide tips and guides to help other busy families get out and explore together. Make your family trip one to cherish!
