Eating out with kids can be an ordeal. You just want an enjoyable meal but often feel rushed and busy cutting food, entertaining the kids and wiping up messy faces (all while trying to eat a hot meal yourself!) What if you have a picky eater and have to pack food that they’ll actually eat? Then […]
Traveling with an Ergobaby Baby Carrier – Must Have Travel Item
Since my daughter was about two weeks old I’ve used a baby carrier. Neither of my boys liked their baby carrier experiences. But I’ll be honest- I didn’t consistently use the carriers with them, but I did with my daughter. Since my daughter was 5 months old (she’s now 17 months), I’ve traveled cross-country with […]
Epic California Road Trip – 5 Tips for Traveling by Car
Last spring break my family and I hit the open road on our first family road trip since adding two more to our brood! We drove from San Diego and headed to Pismo Beach first. Along the way we visited, Monterey, Lake Tahoe/Reno and Bishop. Nine years ago we took a similar road trip when […]
Can’t Afford a Trip? 7 Ways to Take a Family Vacation on a Budget
Taking a Family Vacation on a Budget For a majority of families, what stops them from the family vacation of their dreams is their wallets. They think they can’t afford a vacation. I think they’re wrong. Even as a family on a tight budget, we’ve found that there are many ways to make a vacation happen. […]
Traveling With a Baby in Diapers – FREE Baby Packing List Printable!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SuperAbsorbent #CollectiveBias Traveling with a Baby In just a few days, I will be taking my baby on her first extended vacation. When traveling with a baby, there are so many little things to remember (and forget!) I have created a […]
Kid-Friendly Road Trip Tips for Driving to Disney
“Are we there yet?” Does that sound familiar? Long road trips can be challenging for adults, let alone kids! I’m personally not a fan of being confined to my seat for long periods of time. Kids in particular can get cranky when sitting too long. Fortunately for my family, it’s only about a 90 minute drive […]