My sheer enjoyment for outdoor and travel gear is one fun fact about me that’s undeniable. Over the past few years, I have come to appreciate features in bags and backpacks that complement a camping trip or a cross-country journey. … Continued
Ever since my daughter was itty bitty, she’s slept with a white noise machine. They’re great for small homes so you can watch a movie without having to worry about turning down the TV, and they’re great for establishing a … Continued
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the traveler on your list, read on! Is this a self-serving post? Sure. But it turns out that humanity, with its billions of people, has thought up solutions to many, many … Continued
I didn’t fly with my daughter until she was just past two-years-old, which meant I faced a choice – should I bring along her car seat, should I buckle her up in the airplane seat, or should I look into … Continued
For just about my entire life, I’ve thrown my toiletries into a basic zip-able toiletry bag. Nothing fancy required. This included shampoo, makeup, and whatever else, but also any medications I happened to be traveling with. It’s just handy to … Continued
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
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
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
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
When a box of several Buff products showed up in the mail for us to try out, at first I didn’t get it. I’ll admit it. I looked at these neck cylinders and thought – but why? I’m a simple … Continued