This post may contain affiliate links. My kids have had dozens of great flights. They’ve been well-behaved, they’ve slept, it’s been a dream. However, my children have also each had 1 really bad flight. For K, it was on the way to Bangkok and for HJ it was on the way back. Those were the… Read More JetKids BedBox Review
This fall we are going to take our first foray into the world of budget airlines. We’ll be taking Norwegian Airlines to London and that means we need to work around their strict baggage policies. Since we bought the cheapest tickets ($450 USD non-stop from Oakland to London) that means we can each bring a… Read More My Search for the Perfect Travel Dress
I’m sharing this story to serve as an inspiration to all the families out there whose babies or toddlers hate being in the car but who one day hope to see the world via an epic family road trip! (Or they just want to be able to visit Grandma.) Hello, my name is Jessica. 2… Read More Family Road Trip with a Toddler and Preschooler
*Last updated on September 8th, 2017 at 10:34 pmHow 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… 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
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
*Last updated on July 5th, 2017 at 05:34 amWe 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?… Read More How to Prepare your Kids for a Red-Eye Flight
*Last updated on July 5th, 2017 at 05:37 amWe 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.… Read More Flying Tips: Baby and Toddler
We recently went camping at Shaver Lake and want to share our camping meal plan. One of my 13 Tips for Camping With Toddlers and Preschoolers is to make sure meals are easy and this menu definitely qualifies. Friday Camping Meal Plan I’ve found that green smoothies in kid’s CamelBak straw cups work really well in the… Read More Weekend Camping Meal Plan
*Last updated on July 5th, 2017 at 05:31 amBefore I was even married I stumbled upon Little Panda Mandarin Immersion School in Durham and got super excited to send my future children there. Fast forward to the present: My daughter is almost 4 (what?!?), my son is two, language education has been a priority, and we are well… Read More Raising Multilingual Children in a Monolingual Home