All You Can Eat at GAJA Korean BBQ

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by Jupiter

When looking for fun places to eat in Amsterdam, our tour guide on a canal tour recommended two places, one of which being GAJA Korean BBQ. At the time, we did not know it was an all you can eat BBQ joint, but were very excited to discover this! You can either order off the standard menu or you can choose the all you can eat option, which does only allow one dessert per person and doesn’t include drinks. That’s what we ended up going with. There is a two hour eating limit and everything is ordered through scanning a QR code, where you can also allow others from your table to join the order, and you can see who orders what. If you aren’t familiar with Korean BBQ, you are able to cook everything in front of yourselves.

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Panic Room Harlow – Return to the Tomb

Posted on January 12, 2026January 11, 2026 by Jupiter

This year is the year of Escape Rooms, as each year our children pick something that they want to explore more of. As with most things that start at the start of the year, we have gone all in using the winter days to explore new escape rooms. Previously, we have done the Sherlock Holmes Room at Panic Room Harlow, but we do want to try out their other rooms this year, so went with the Return to the Tomb.

The Return to the Tomb had been re-done, but we didn’t see the last version, so aren’t sure how different it is! At first, we were warned that there would be crawling and some darkness, before our host switched into acting mode and told us all about our exciting adventure. His friend had sent some information to him about a lost tomb, but he is unable to go check it out and his friend has been seemingly missing. We are being sent in to see if we can solve the mysteries of the tomb and find his friend – or at least make it out alive. The escape room does look extremely small at first, and you are given some knee and elbow pads if you want them, before being shut into a room that we all barely fit into.

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Making Bucket Lists as a Family

Posted on January 11, 2026January 28, 2026 by Contributor

Having a family and a place to call home is a blessing. Right from the time that you started building your home to planning a family, each and every moment would be extremely special. However, somewhere between school drop-offs and packed lunches, family life quietly speeds up. Gradually, seasons begin to blur together, and milestones sneak past us. And those bucket list ideas we talk about—camping trips, beach days, baking traditions—often stay right where they started: in our heads!

It is not that we don’t care about making memories; it’s just that time takes over. We needed a way to slow things down—not to plan every minute, but to remember what mattered enough to make space for it.

That’s what led me to create a family bucket list calendar — and why I wanted to share this idea with my readers by hosting a giveaway in partnership with CanvasDiscount. I’m always looking for genuinely useful products to introduce to my audience, and this felt like a natural fit for families who want to be more intentional with their time together.

Turning Bucket List Ideas Into Real Plans

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Planning Your Dream Vacation: 10 Things to Consider Before You Book

Posted on January 11, 2026January 28, 2026 by Contributor

There’s something magical about planning a vacation. Whether you’re dreaming of pristine beaches, bustling cities, or quiet mountain retreats, the anticipation of getting away from daily routines can be just as exciting as the trip itself. But between browsing stunning destination photos and imagining yourself there, it’s easy to overlook practical details that can make or break your experience.

Here are ten essential things to consider before hitting that “book now” button.

1. Peak Season vs. Off-Season Timing

The timing of your trip affects everything from flight prices to crowd levels. Peak season might offer the best weather, but you’ll pay premium prices and navigate packed attractions. Off-season travel often means better deals and fewer tourists, though you might encounter closed restaurants or unpredictable weather.

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How Yearbooks Spark Conversations Across Generations

Posted on January 10, 2026January 23, 2026 by Contributor

Yearbooks are more than collections of photos. They are conversation starters that quietly connect generations through shared curiosity, laughter, and reflection. When opened years later, they invite stories that bridge age gaps and bring personal history into the present. Here are the key ways yearbooks naturally spark meaningful conversations across generations.

They Turn Names Into Real Stories

A name in a yearbook often comes with a story. Parents and grandparents can explain who someone was, why they mattered, and what role they played at the time. These explanations help younger generations understand relationships rather than just seeing unfamiliar faces.

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