Have you ever wondered what your family vacation would look like if you let your kids be the travel agents? If you let your children plan the itinerary, your next trip could be filled with whimsical detours, playful stops, and unexpected destinations. Getting your little adventurers in on the fun not only takes tasks off your to-do list, but it also ensures everyone gets to leave their mark on these cherished memories. From assigning them vacation jobs to letting each child run the show for a day, you have many fun ways to give your kiddos an active role on your next big trip. Turn Your Children Into Vacation Planners JUNIOR JETSETTERS
You might have to double the recipe to serve all your Super Bowl fans this Souper Bowl Chicken Chili! Or just enjoy on a winter evening! –Lisa ‘Souper Bowl’ Chicken Chili
INGREDIENTS • 1 small, yellow onion, diced • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 2 cups chicken stock • 2 tsp cumin • 2 tsp salt (optional) • 1 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp oregano • 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper • 2 4-oz cans diced green chiles • 2 15-oz cans Great • 12 oz whole kernel corn • 4 oz whipped cream cheese • 2 tbsp lime juice Northern beans, undrained
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large slow cooker, add onion, chicken, stock, cumin, salt, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, green chiles, and beans. Cook on high for 4 hours. 2. Remove chicken, chop into bite-size pieces, and return to the slow cooker. 3. Stir in corn, cream cheese, and lime juice. Continue cooking on high for 1–2 hours until cream cheese is completely melted into chili. 4. Serve with desired topping.
Bon Voyage to Boredom When your kids plan portions of your trips, it ensures you visit unique places you may not have ever thought of as an adult. Not only does it keep your adventure interesting, but it also gives everyone in your family a chance to feel seen and valued. Parents and teen children usually have the bulk of responsibilities and decision-making on a trip, and this is a way to get the little ones involved. Everyone gets a say and an equal chance to do the activities they want to. Beyond the trip, it will help your children learn to travel in a group, compromise, prioritize, and make hard decisions. Destination Detectives Obviously, your 4-year-old can’t run the entire trip on their own, and the adults should also have some fun. So, get the kids involved in planning age-appropriate activities, and keep things equal in several ways. Let them play destination detective by researching where you’re going through books, videos, and kid-friendly websites. This will help them pick places they want to see and encourage them to learn about new destinations. If they are younger or have too many ideas, help them narrow the options. You could also assign everyone a vacation job, like having one child responsible for choosing restaurants and another for picking out photo ops.
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When we meet with clients, we find ourselves asking:
–Dennis and Lisa Jones Wishing you an amazing 2026 with a Bucket List to fulfill! As we turn the calendar and start a new year, what is on your 2026 Bucket List? We hope that you can put procrastination on the back burner (like Ashley) and set goals to achieve your Bucket List! If we can help with any real estate goals, please reach out. (And Lisa can even help you plan your dream trip to France, either budget- friendly or 5-star! Just let her know!) Where do you want to go? What do you want in your new home? How will you pay for your new home? Just like planning a trip, our clients must determine their plan for what they want in a new home, where they will be when they sell their current home, and how they will budget to achieve their home ownership goals.
Before you hit the road for your next family vacation, let your kids make the map and set a course for giggles and magical memories.
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