Traveling with Kids

Camping with your family requires a lot of preparation work, but the benefits from going on such an adventure will provide lasting memories for years to come. I will guide you through some of the essential planning

If you are planning a beach day anytime soon, we have compiled our top 10 picks of items to bring along to make this adventure a lot easier. These are the necessities we feel you need for sure. "Beach Delux

Heading to the beach with your baby or toddler seem like very daunting thought, particularly if you don't do it often. Take a look at our top 10 items you should bring to the beach to make life a little easier

Travel with kids has been widely written about. We have 5 tried and true tips to add to your bag of tricks. Each and every family will have their own threshold for traveling toether, but these tips will help

We spend a lot of time visiting friends and family in their homes for weekend getaways.  The gesture of being invited to someone's home is really special.  If you want an invitation back, follow a few

Disney World is a magical place for families, and we have found three book recommendations for your next trip. These books are great to keep parents and kids engaged in the Disney World experience, it's surroundings

Traveling with children is a lot easier when you have a Trunki along for the trip! The Trunki suitcase is a colorful and whimsical rolling suitcase for children that doubles as a ride-on toy when they get tired!

Flying with kids can be stressful. A busy and distracted child is more likely to be a happy traveler. Here’s a list of creative ideas that are portable and will help keep everyone in the family relaxed and

Top Tips for Traveling with Children That Have Allergies Call the hotel before booking to determine if they are allergy-friendly High quality hotels that cater to families address allergy concerns. I have found

If you have an upcoming road trip planned with children in tow, taking the time to plan ahead will prepare you for any setbacks you may experience along the way. The following tips will help make the excursion

During my last ski trip over President’s Day weekend, it dawned on my that one of the issues we always face when we rent a home or condo is what to cook for dinner.  After a full day of skiing and/or

Whoever said the holidays are the “happiest time of the year” wasn’t loading up a group of kids to travel cross-country! The following tips are to help you minimize stress and maximize the fun!

Encouraging kids to create a journal while they are on vacation is a great way to engage them in a new destination and create lasting trip memories.  Even toddlers can have fun creating journals through drawing

  I remember when my eldest was 2 and grandpa bought him a train table.  He spent hours and hours building tracks and going around the table in circles.  His favorite train was James (from Thomas

Lonely Planet sent me their newly published 5th edition of their ‘Travel with Children: your complete resource’ book to review and and they were generous enough to give me one book to

There is a wide choice of backpacks for children out there. I always buy some cute backpacks for my children as it is an item that usually lasts for a long time and that they use on a regular basis. I am not a

This article exposes how some people feel about kids sitting in First Class seats on airplanes.  It's juicy!  I've been flying for a long time with my kids and I must say, they behave better than

Taking the airplane is safe but as we saw this week on the news, with the Air France plane crashing at sea, accidents happen and when they do, they are unlikely to end up with a happy ending. Children fear of

I love vacation, but sometimes I sure to dread getting there. The travel part of vacation used to be my favorite part, but that all changed after I had kids! We travel a lot between our home in Hawaii and the mainland

If your summer plans include going to amusement parks or other places where there are lots of people and kids can easily get lost, you might want to spend some time thinking about amusement park safety when it

If you are traveling to Disney World on a budget, you've got to think about souvenirs before you get there or  you'll bust your budget for sure. The rides there are famous for what I like to call "ride

"The time of the year to see the cherry blossoms changes every year but it usually falls between the end of March and mid-April, depending on weather conditions. When the cherry trees are in full blossom

I'm always looking for fun ways to entertain kids on those long plane rides and car trips. This is a great list of ideas for what things to pack in their entertainment pack to make sure they're not bored

Our family loves to travel especially internationally since it opens our eye's to the the amazing world that we live in. However, leaving the good ol' USA is often a daunting task and there are so many

Snorkeling presents a wonderful opportunity to allow children to see a whole new world under the sea.  Learning to snorkel is fairly easy and almost any child over the age of 6 or 7 (even younger if they can

Twice a year, you'll find me flying with kids from Hawaii to Michigan. In case you're wondering, it's about a 15 - 20 hour trip one way, depending on layovers...and assuming there are no delays. I'll

Car travel with kids can be a nightmare! Last year, I drove with my six and three year old daughters from Michigan to California. Somehow we all made it in once piece, but I sure do which I had found the Moms

I saw these tips on Fine Living Network on a public service announcement. When flying with infants and toddlers, introduce yourself and your baby to the people sitting nearby. They will be less annoyed with your

Ciao Bambino is great resource for hotel, resort, and property recommendations, when you travel with your kids.  All of the accomodation reviews highlight the features that parents are often looking for when

This is a quick, useful guide to reference right before your journey. I especially like the tip about bringing an extra change of clothes for baby AND yourself. I have learned this one the hard way!  One toy

Love the convenience of your plastic wagon but hate lugging it into the car or perhaps you don't have room to throw that in there?  I found a fold up wagon that folds down to the size of a pack-n-play

This is a great planning travel guide for family vacations. It has kid-friendly tips and practical tips on how to make your vacation a fun family adventure. Search for destinations by continent or country. You can

My 6 year old saw one of his friend doing 1 finger knitting (I guess it's more like crochet) but he will sit for HOURS and make chains of stitches.  I bought him a cord of twine and he happily sits in

Many people come back from a Disney vacation and feel more tired then when they left. Here are some tips; hopefully they can make your Disney vacation more relaxing and enjoyable. • Disney offers a

This is something that seems so common sense - but according to the people at Disney - they had never seen it done before. We took our kids (6 & 4) to Disney for the first time this past Christmas. 

Traveling by air often implies waiting long hours at airports. This is especially a problem if you are traveling with young children who tend to get bored easily and as a result become cranky and difficult. To remedy

My parents have a vacation condo in Lake Worth, FL which is near the West Palm Beach area, but it is not close to Orlando.  When we were going down there last summer I had to do some serious research since

Sunshine Kids has a great line of products that's perfect for family travel. They have lots of toys to keep the little ones busy, car seat and stroller accessories, car seats and more. My favorite product is

I have two children Quinn age 15 and Halle age 7.  I've traveled with both of them since birth; usually without another adult along.  I've run the gammut on travel: Many parents

If you have ever flown with a baby or toddler then I bet you are sick of lugging all of that baby gear with you.  Next time, check out Baby's Away which has locations everywhere and you place your order

My three grown children can still recall when we used to take surprise day trips in the car.  I wouldn't tell them where we were going but, I would tell them that once they got into their carseats we would

We are planning on camping with the kids this summer, here are some easy tips your next outing! :) Make sure you have the supplies! Sleeping bag, air mattress (yes, after many years of camping on roots and rocks...I

 I heard Arthur Frommer recommend this website as a great family travel resource and I have been a huge fan every since. There are reviews of kid-friendly hotels, lots of advice articles, planning tips, and

Has your potty-training child ever had an accident while in the car?  We've been there, and then I discovered a way to make it a little less risky to put your child into the carseat, without resorting to

Outgrowing your SUV? Little passenger seats are manufactured specifically for the vehicle in which they are installed. They include the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Tahoe, Jeep Cherokee, Toyota 4 Runner and Isuzu Trooper

Are you planning a family winter vacation and worrying about how your kids (and you) will handle it?  We all know that family vacations can be stressful, especially if your kids “don’t travel well.”&nbs

Many times I've had soiled, wet clothing that I needed to keep AWAY from everything else in my diaper bag while on vacation or on an airplane.  I wish I had one of these WET HAPPENED? wet bags to use. 

Crammed in a less-than- 24”-wide seat with practically no leg room, only “knee room” along with your small children for two or more hours can be daunting and tiring. Especially after the whole

If you will be traveling with children this a great website to check out. The website offers great tips as to what to pack for the kids, where to sit on the plane, what to do when you are in the air, etc. There

I play this  version of "I Spy" with my preschooler while driving in the car on both long and short trips. She is familiar with her letters and enjoys pointing them out while we are driving. So we