Traveling with Kids

Traveling with littles is equal parts magic and logistics. Portugal makes the magic part easier: short distances, kind people, parks and squares everywhere, and food that kids actually eat. The logistics side needs a plan that respects naps, cobblestones, and the sudden snack emergencies that are always a part of life with kids. If you

Seasonal Splendor: Best Cruise Destinations for Families During School Breaks When school lets out, families finally get a shot at real adventure together—no homework, just ocean breezes and new places. For families cruising from US ports during school breaks, top picks include the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, and even the Mediterranean. The Caribbean’s tough to beat

I don’t know about you, but I rarely sleep well the night before I travel. It’s darn-near impossible to get up in the middle of the night and drive to the airport, and many times worse if it’s a regional carrier hub that’s several hours away. The only thing worse than having to do this

This has been the Summer of the Road Trip for the girls and me. Between our epic Laura Ingalls Wilder road trip with my mama, and our more recent week of camping, the girls and I have been in 20 different states. (!) Which has meant lots of last-minute hotel reservations and the like, once

Do you love to travel? I do – but not everyone shares my enthusiasm. Traveling can be so much fun, and such a great way to teach our kids things they can never learn in school. But let’s face it, traveling can also be extremely stressful. Personally, I’d rather NOT have a ton of excess

Tips to Make Traveling with Kids Less Stressful: The idea of traveling with kids can strike terror in the hearts of inexperienced parents everywhere. Traveling can be stressful at the best of times. But when you add kids into the mix, it can be even more stressful. However, there ARE ways to make vacationing w

Yay – summer’s almost here! And that means that summer fun is just around the corner. With kids out of school for the summer, many families try to squeeze in at least one vacation somewhere fun. But while you’re getting your bags packed and crossing off all those last-minute to-do’s, it’s important not to forget

Kauai’s Best Family-Friendly Attractions and Activities: The Aloha State may have a rep as a destination for honeymooners, but it’s a fabulous place for a family vacation, too. We (Dear Hubby and the girls, my mama, and my bro Evan/SIL Alicia/niece Abby) took an extended-family vacation to the Garden Island of Kauai a few months

Heading Abroad As A Large Family Without Feeling Stressed If your family is anything like ours, you LOVE to travel. And with any luck, you’ve already figured out on your own (or read my posts on) how to pack more efficiently (especially packing for longer trips in minimal space), how to save money on family

Kids Benefit From Travel. Here’s How: Yes, there’s a lot to consider before you travel with kids. But if you think your kids can’t handle travel, or think YOU can’t pull it off, think again. Your kids need to travel, more than you could ever imagine. You’d be surprised at how much traveling can offer

Taking your kids on a trip is a fabulous opportunity, if you can swing it. They learn new things. They get to try different foods, experience different cultures, gain exposure to new languages, and experience new ways of life. All of these benefits will stretch their minds and their world-views in ways that are priceless.