Here in Colorado, as well as around the country and Northern Hemisphere, it’s been cold. Very, very, very cold. Because of this weather, we all need to take a moment for a mental exercise. Let’s think about spring break: maybe you envision palm trees, beaches and cocktails, or maybe you see ski slopes and hot chocolate. Whatever you imagine, it’s nice to think about taking a break from routine and visiting an exotic location. Last spring, my husband and I decided we needed a family getaway for a few days. We only had two weeks to plan before spring break arrived and money was tight, so we planned the thing that made the most sense- a road trip! We love road trips! To us, they are relaxing, interesting, and a great way to connect with each other. I know not everybody agrees- when we drove from Colorado to South Carolina one year I got a lot of strange looks, smug smiles and rolled eyes in my direction. Who would want to be in a car with two young kids for almost 3500 miles round trip? But we had a wonderful time, and I was surprised at how well the kids were in the car. (For some great tips on taking a road trip with kids, click here.)  Read the rest of the story...