Nap Transitions, Sleep Training, Sleep Regressions and Travel: What to Do
Lucky us. We had a family reunion to attend and it just so happened to fall during a veritable storm of sleep disaster for Little Monster – she was working on dropping from two to one naps, she was in … Continued
How to Travel with Kids on the Cheap
Wondering how to travel with the whole family without bleeding money out your ears? Traveling with more people means more plane tickets, more beds to sleep in and more meals to buy. As I have learned through the years (and … Continued
The Ultimate Guide to Olympic National Park with Kids
Written in partnership with Todd Iverson, intrepid MonsterDad. If you are considering taking your kids to Olympic National Park, do it! The Olympic Peninsula is practically in our backyard, and it’s one of our favorite places to go. You can … Continued
Portrait of a Traveling Mother
I’m a hot mess kind of traveling mom, but I’m learning to embrace it. It’s sort of like when I was 13 and completely embarrassed to be seen in a swimsuit — swimming required a swimsuit, and I adored swimming, … Continued
Review of Hap Tim Insulated Lunch Bag
Sometimes I can just throw a container of Cheerios in my bag and be on the way for the day. Other times, I need to carry more snacks, maybe some water, and lunch or dinner – and the combination ends … Continued
Trails for Strollers or Baby Carriers in Salt Lake City
Back in my child-free days, there was nothing finer than a hike. A long hike. Hiking for hours. Elevation changes? Okay! Rocky terrain? Sure! Being gone all day? You got it! Yeah, I don’t roll that way anymore. Now my … Continued
The Best Food and Snacks To Pack When Traveling With Kids
Fun-size people can be temporarily distracted by fun-size snacks. However, tiny candy bars alone will not get you through an all-day road trip. You can find out why I feel so strongly about the perils of sugary snacks as well … Continued
Traveling Tired: Getting Your Baby to Sleep Anywhere But Home
If anyone tells you that sleep isn’t an issue for tiny travelers, then…well, whatever. Maybe that someone has a unicorn baby who will sleep anywhere, but chances are if you have a baby and you want to travel, you’re going … Continued
Uniquely Utah: Day Trips From Salt Lake City The Kids Will Love
Utah is more than just Jell-O and funeral potatoes. It’s also the state with the highest birth rate, proven by statistics and demonstrated by an enormous range of family-friendly attractions. There are the basics: a zoo, a planetarium, a children’s … Continued
How I Survived a Road Trip with a One-Year-Old
I’ll admit it. When I got an invite for a family reunion that overlapped with Little Monster’s first birthday, I mostly had a foreboding sense of uh oh. The reunion was either a 13-hour drive away or a two-hour flight, … Continued