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
Puro Sound Labs BT2200 Volume Limited Kids’ Bluetooth Headphones might just be the holy grail of kids bluetooth headphones, or non-bluetooth for that matter. I knew I needed new earphones for my kids the first time my son complained he … Continued
The question of what to pack in a carry-on bag or the backseat of the minivan during a road trip is a serious one. I deeply believe an iPad or Kindle is an important tool for getting kids through interminable … Continued
There are some things you never knew you always needed until one day they magically appear in your life. That’s how I feel about the Sunday Afternoons kids play hat. My eldest kiddo never gets burned, but I am ashamed … Continued
I thought about creating a nice, normal packing checklist for family travel, but then I remembered that not everyone has binoculars on their packing list. I have three active young boys, plus a nature-loving husband. Kids forget to pack underwear? … Continued
There’s a best stroller for every activity, and that includes travel. Yes, it’s true. You might need a different stroller for traveling than you do at home – and very possibly a cheap one that can withstand a few bumps … Continued