Ashley Hamershock
Ashley Hamershock is a longtime reporter and editor who has worked for various newspapers, magazines and other organizations, including a decade at The Associated Press. She has covered presidents, CEOs and celebrities from Dolly Parton to the Dalai Lama. When time allows, she takes on freelance projects through her small business: www.seasonedscribe.com. And no matter how busy life gets, she makes time for family, friends and frequent travel.
Romantic Getaways + Girls’ Trips
We all love our kids. But sometimes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. If you don’t make time for adult-only getaways with your spouse, significant other or friends, you’re missing out. These trips come...
Family Plane, Train & Cruise Travel
So many options for travel. Are you looking to get somewhere fast or to savor the travel itself? We want to help you narrow it down with lots of information about planes, trains and...
Family Beach Trips
Sand castles. Boogie boards. Splashing in the waves. Reading a great book. Beach trips are the ultimate in relaxation. (And boy are those photos great on holiday cards!) But where to go, what to...
Camping and Outdoor Adventures
How do you camp? Tent? RV? Cabin? Or do you prefer other outdoor adventures? There’s just something about fresh air and exercise that sparks inspiration and a new perspective. So get out there and...
International Family Travel
Remember when you were 21 and backpacking through Europe (or dreaming of backpacking through Europe)? Hey! Just because you have a family now doesn’t mean that dream has vanished. It’s never too late to...
Family Travel Tips and Tricks
Did you know that some planes have built-in bassinets for babies? Did you realize that you can plan a trip on a shoestring budget? Have you ever tried “travel hacking?” Could you use some...
Traveling with Kids
Don’t be scared! You can travel with kids. And the earlier you start, the better travelers they will be. Kids are sponges. Some parents wait to try traveling with kids until “they will remember...
Collectively Curated: Our Beautiful Bodies
I have a friend who has considered herself fat for as long as I've known her (decades). We are the same size. I have never been skinny, but also never have viewed myself as...
Collectively Curated: Budgeting and Finances
Budgeting. Finances. Planning for retirement. Investing. Paying off debt. Preparing for the unexpected. Saving for college. Teaching kids money management before they leave the nest.
Personal finance is a huge topic and one that can...
GoPeer: Affordable Tutors Precisely When Your Child Needs Them
Does your child ever struggle with homework? Maybe it’s every single day in math; maybe it’s just the occasional writing assignment. What tutors were available whenever you needed one?
Daily. Weekly. Once in awhile. At...