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Fly Tot Review: An Ingenious Sleep Solution for Kids on Planes
My youngest child is now three years old, and every day I thank my lucky stars I am no longer changing diapers on airplanes. Very rarely do I wish I could go back in time to red-eye flights with tiny … Continued
The Best Toddler Travel Gear You Need for Your Next Family Vacation
Traveling with a toddler is…a lot. Toddlers are not known for listening well, staying put, staying still, staying quiet, or any other skills that make traveling go smoothly. Expect a little bit (or a lot) of chaos. Maybe everything will … Continued
What to Pack for a Trip to Costa Rica (with Kids)!
We’re the type of family that owns ten pairs of rain boots and cries, “We’re melting, we’re melting!” when the sun comes out, so packing for a trip to Costa Rica is no small feat. I have a lifelong goal … Continued
Should You Take Your Kids to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica?
Corcovado National Park is the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s extensive national park system. Sure, you can visit Manuel Antonio National Park…but if you’re the type of person who prefers more animals and fewer people, you need to go farther … Continued
Visit the New FAO Schwarz in New York City
A trip to New York City should feature at least one fantastic surprise. For me, it was finding out that the iconic children’s toy store FAO Schwarz, which closed its store on Fifth Avenue in 2009, reopened in Rockefeller Square … Continued
A Review of Our Experience at Skamania Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge
Skamania Lodge is tucked into a particularly scenic spot in the ridiculously scenic Colombia River Gorge, and is the perfect place to stay whether you want to relax with a view or whether you want a base for exploring this … Continued
A Tribute to the Original Mother of Traveling Monsters
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my mother. I spend a lot of time around fellow traveling moms on Instagram and blogs these days, and mostly I find myself thinking (usually after a heated debate about the educational merits … Continued
How to Visit Washington State Parks for Free
With more than 100 state parks, the Washington State Parks system offers a bit of everything – fun places to play on the beach, dramatic shorelines, open meadows, waterfalls…pretty much anything natural you can think of. However, unlike your average … Continued
Journey Jotter Books: Travel Journals for Kids Who Love to Learn
When your nine-year-old gets nerdily excited about a travel journal, you know you’re doing something right. My kid spent an hour perusing all the options available on the Journey Jotter Books website and then waited breathlessly for it to arrive … Continued
Seriously Reconsidering Traveling with a Toddler…at 3 a.m.
I am trying to be tough. Traveling with a toddler is not for the faint of heart, or at least traveling with my toddler isn’t. Now, don’t get me wrong. She’s very sweet. She’s pretty easy going. She likes to … Continued