Over the past few years, it’s been a process figuring out the best way to make the most of the kids’ school breaks. One year, we did Hawaii in February and Arizona in April—both were incredible trips, but in hindsight, it was too much. The following year, we scaled things back with a February ski trip and a few local adventures in April. Skiing was great, but not getting away for spring break left us feeling a little let down.
This year, we finally found what feels like the right balance. We spent mid-winter break skiing at Mount Bachelor and then headed to the Oregon coast for spring break. It was ideal—fun adventures without the long travel days or the expense of far-off destinations.
The kids loved Cannon Beach. Honestly, it was a bit of a surprise, but they said it’s one of their favorite places we’ve ever visited. It was super low-key, filled with slow days on the beach, long walks, hiking, feeding the resident bunnies, bike rides, kite flying, shopping in town, and beach bonfires to usher in twilight.
I recently revisited an article by Mark Manson that’s stuck with me since I first read it in 2018. He writes that adulthood begins when we live by principle—when our values align with our actions. He points out that our thoughts can be deceiving, and if we really want to understand what we value, we need to look at how we actually spend our time.
I want to use our school breaks as intentional pauses and opportunities to lean into one of our core family values: meaningful experiences and time well spent with those we hold dearest.
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