Lens and a Passport - Independent Contractor of Pink Pineapple Travel Co

06/07/2026

Who’s ready for an easy flight to San Juan from Indy?! No passports needed

Dare to discover the many treasures of Puerto Rico.

06/05/2026

Let’s plan your perfect Italian escape now! We can start by gazing upon the vibrant colors of Manarola, perched above the turquoise Mediterranean on the Italian Riviera. This Cinque Terre dream awaits you!

06/03/2026

If basking in the sun is your thing, then Negril is your spot. We invite you to kick off your sandals and lay back in Jamaica’s most laid-back beach town. 🌴

06/02/2026

Because of its ideal climate, with 2,800 hours of sunlight each year, some locals nicknamed Split in Croatia, the 'Mediterranean Flower'. This vibrant city is known for its ancient center, beautiful architecture, and exquisite cuisine. Worth a closer look?

06/01/2026

Dreaming of your next getaway? Whether it's a beach escape or city adventure, you can save up to $250 per flight + hotel booking with Delta Vacations! Book by July 31, 2026.

06/01/2026

Start planning your 2027 getaway now to Ireland, Britain, Iceland, Italy, Spain or new for 2027: Portugal. Book early for the best selection of tours and save up to $600 per person. All Guided Tours on sale. All destinations. No blackout dates.

05/31/2026

Reading inspires wanderlust. Agreed? Want to share a book that inspired you to travel somewhere?

05/29/2026

Would you pose on Reinebringen in Lofoten, Norway for this selfie? I can help get you there by air or cruise. Then you're on your own!

05/29/2026

Not travel related but super helpful for parents this summer. We are 4 days in and I've already received "We're bored!"

Sharing this helpful info I received from
Here are four things every working parent needs to hear this summer:
1. Stop being the cruise director.
Somewhere along the way, we started believing a good summer means a fully scheduled summer. Maybe we have that wrong.
Our kids need unstructured time. Boredom is not a problem for you to solve. It's a muscle for them to build. So when your kid says, "I'm bored," here's your new line:
"I wonder what you'll do about that."
Not mean. Just calm and curious. Then walk away. They will figure it out. And every time they do, they get a little more capable.

2. Say it once. Then stop talking.
If you're repeating the same thing over and over, the nagging isn't working. And if you're sick of saying it, they're sick of hearing it.
Set the expectation once, make the consequence clear, and let them own it.
If they miss it? No lecture. Just: "No problem. You can try again tomorrow."
My friend and therapist Michelle Gambs taught me that phrase, and it is magic. It keeps you calm, keeps them accountable, and takes you out of the enforcer role. Her word of warning: keep the emotion out of it. If you say "no problem" with lots of attitude, you'll ruin it. (eek)

3. Screens are a privilege, not a right.
Technology is designed to be addictive, and your kids have less self-control than you do. (I have a 10-minute daily limit on Instagram, and I am still tempted to blow past it.)
You have to place yourself between your kids and the addiction. It's thankless and necessary.
What helps: don't introduce screens early in the day (Michelle says it will wreck the rest of the day), never pair screens with meals, and make the boundaries clear up front.
The line I’m working on in our house: "This is a privilege. You manage it, you get it tomorrow. You don't, it won't be available. No problem."
No lecturing. Just a calm reset.

4. Summer is your chance to teach, not just survive.
Your kids have more capacity than we give them credit for. My 17 and 14-year-old are cooking dinner once a week this summer. They plan the meal, order the groceries, and figure it out. Will the kitchen be a disaster? Yes. Will the meat be done, and the green beans be raw? Probably. But they're building a skill they'll carry forever. And it frees up an evening for me to play pickleball. I'm not mad about it.
Pick one skill per kid and let the summer be the classroom. Laundry. Cooking. Sewing on a button. Managing a budget.
Remember, it’s our job to raise capable adults. Let’s teach them some things.

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05/27/2026

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