Helpful Tips for Planning Trips Around School Breaks and Holidays

Planning trips around school breaks is doable

Family vacations are some of the best memories you’ll make together, but once kids are in school, travel suddenly comes with new layers of planning. School calendars, crowded attractions, and peak-season prices can all complicate …

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The Best Family Travel Essentials for Easier Trips with Kids

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Traveling with kids can feel like packing your entire house, but it doesn’t have to. Over the years, with a baby, toddler, and now a preschooler, we’ve learned which gear actually makes trips smoother, and …

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Exploring National Parks with Toddlers: Simple Tips for Family Fun

Family selfie in front of scenic overlook while exploring National Parks with toddlers

National Parks are some of the most incredible places to explore as a family. They are affordable, packed with natural beauty, and full of opportunities for kids to learn and discover. But if you’re traveling …

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Great Travel Snacks for Babies and Toddlers on Amazon

Travel snacks for babies and toddlers on amazon spilled on table

When you’re traveling with little ones, the right snacks can make all the difference between a peaceful ride and a full-blown meltdown. Whether you’re flying across the country or taking a road trip just a …

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Outdoor Activities for Toddlers on Vacation (That They’ll Actually Love!)

Toddler boy and girl posing on an old golf cart at a mini golf course, one of our outdoor activities for toddlers on vacation min

Vacations with toddlers can be magical, chaotic, and exhausting all at once. But when you’re away from home, one of the best ways to keep little ones happy (and tire them out in the best …

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Smart Ways to Save Big on Budget Family Summer Travel

Dad, toddler boy and toddler girl exploring a scenic park on summer vacation

Summer travel with kids is all about making memories; splashing in the ocean, exploring new places, and soaking up family time. But for all the good times, the price tag can add up fast. Flights, …

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Discover the Best Travel Toys to Keep Your Toddlers Busy

Toddler girl playing with busy book in car seat

Sanity-savers for kids ages 1–5 on planes, in cars, and everywhere in between The Right Toys Can Save Your Trip (and Your Sanity) Let’s be real — traveling with toddlers and preschoolers is no joke. …

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How to Relax on a Family Vacation: Get Rest and Fun!

A dad holding a baby boy at the beach as he digs his toes in the sand knows how to relax on a family vacation

Did you know that “How to relax on a family vacation” is a commonly searched phrase on the internet? While some people might think that’s a silly thing to search for because vacation is meant …

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Travel Diaper Bag Essentials: Things We Love to Pack

Dad wearing diaper bag next to toddler son and daughter overlooking the water

When you’re traveling with a baby or toddler, your diaper bag becomes your lifeline. But what exactly needs to go in it to avoid meltdowns (theirs and yours)? In this post, I’m sharing our tried-and-true …

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Your Complete First Aid Kit for Family Travel

First Aid Kit for Family Travel dad wearing baby boy on back, smiling in front of MASH medical van

Traveling with young kids is a whirlwind of excitement, adventure, and, yes, the occasional unexpected moment. And while we all hope that the worst thing that happens on a trip is spilled milk (no crying), …

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