How to reduce stress while traveling with kids? This month a great group of travel bloggers are all tackling this same question! After the tips, you’ll find links to their posts at the bottom. Check them out and choose the tips that work for you and your family! I regularly get told that I’m brave… Read More Tips to Reduce Stress while Traveling with Kids
My daughter is at a very exciting age. She is learning quickly, remembering details, and drawing her own conclusions about the world around her. As we approach her 4th birthday and our family trip to Hawaii, I find myself thinking that this could be a trip she really learns from and enjoys. How can I… Read More Preparing the Kids for Hawaii
Today I want to encourage everyone to head over to MeldrumsontheMove to read their post which includes 27 new travel blogs to follow! Everyone on the list is taking their kids to amazing places but doing it a bit differently! Many of the bloggers are digital nomads who stay on the road full time, some… Read More The Most Inspiring Family Travel Blogs to Follow in 2017
Taking a road trip with a 2 and 3-year-old means there will be stops. We like to be as intentional as possible about stops that allow the kids to get some energy out but also don’t take forever. The ideal stop is close to the highway, has clean restrooms, and a play structure. If it’s… Read More W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir (Wilkesboro, NC)
Last week was the first time in 10 years I had gone tubing! We were coming from Green Cove in Virginia but opted to go tubing in Boone so a high school friend could join us. We went to Wahoo Adventures which is actually in Todd and had a great time. Pro tip: Don’t plan on having… Read More Tubing in Boone, NC with Wahoo Adventures
The number one perk from renting a house or an apartment (vs. most hotels) while vacationing is that it will come with a kitchen. Having a meal plan and preparing your own meals can save big bucks when you travel! For us, our family’s vacation home is in the mountains and eating out isn’t even… Read More How & Why to Make a Vacation Home Meal Plan
We are currently on vacation in the mountains of Southwest Virginia! Wi-fi at our house is terrible so I am not able to post pictures as I go, but I’m currently sitting in the Abingdon library and thought I’d share a couple quick updates. Enjoy! If you’re interested in our previous trips to the… Read More Southwest Virginia Update
We just finished our first red-eye flight as a family of 4. I was worried about it and there were definitely some hitches, but the kids did great! Fantastic really! Here’s why we took the red-eye and what we did to prepare them. Why Take the Red-Eye? To maximize time at the destination. In our… Read More How to Prepare your Kids for a Red-Eye Flight
Blogger Recognition Award I’m excited to say that Magnets from Everywhere has been nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award! A big thank you to Maria from Dapper House Designs for the nomination! Hop on over to her site for a great blog on home decor, DIY, and organization. The Blogger Recognition Award is basically a… Read More Blogger Recognition Award
We have definitely done our share of flying with babies and toddlers. In fact, we have a trip coming up this week! We no longer have a baby to fly with, but our niece and nephew have an upcoming trip to Hawaii and asked for our tips. Choosing the Schedule When possible, fly direct. It… Read More Flying Tips: Baby and Toddler
