Travel Tips

We’ve all been there.  It’s time for your summer vacation.  You’ve made all the arrangements; the hotel is booked and the plane tickets have been purchased.  You have everything packed (you hope) and are ready to go.  Or are you? What is in your travel diaper bag? I don’t know about you, but I never seem …

There must be something about a car road trip that triggers a baby’s meltdown mechanism.  Oh sure…most children love the car in small doses, and you may even be one of those lucky parents whose little one is actually lulled to sleep by the motion of a moving vehicle.  We’ve all heard the stories about …

Personally, I love aquariums and don’t need a reason to celebrate them, but since there is a reason to visit one, we may as well make it a special visit and check out one (or more) of the very best aquariums America has to offer. Check out eight of the best aquariums in the US! …

When sailing on Royal Caribbean’s newly amplified Oasis of the Seas a few weeks ago, we knew we had to try their new BBQ restaurant at sea. Being barbecue lovers, we knew we had to find out if this was the real deal or not. Portside BBQ℠ serves up authentic barbecue favorites cooked low and …

Traveling with teens can be great fun but it’s a good idea to plan out your trip to maximize your time at your destination. We recently traveled with our 2 teens and 1 tween to the Outer Banks to explore some teen-friendly activities that would be fun for the whole family. Watch our video of …

As one of the largest countries in the world, the U.S. offers a long list of destinations to visit for those who want to explore different attractions or settings. From Alaskan glaciers to the warm shores of California, travelers can visit different regions that boast beautiful views and offer plenty of cultural diversity. To help …

Twice now I’ve taken my big kids to Disneyland on a special “just you and mom” date. It has been a life highlight for each of us … nothing beats that one on one time! Or the Disney magic! But with a nursing baby at home, I took a suitcase stowaway on each of my …

Are you planning to travel to South Carolina? Have you heard about the Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston? Summer break is right around the corner and you are probably looking for great travel destinations to take the family. Somewhere with great views, fantastic amenities, helpful kid programs and delicious food, amIright?! Last week we stayed …

My daughter and I just returned from a mother daughter Disneyland getaway and I have some fun Disney posts planned for you all! First up, why I chose to travel to California during the month of October. Almost every month of the year has perks at Disneyland. Summer dates allow for school accommodations and Christmas …

If you’ve got an iPhone and haven’t downloaded the Chatbooks app, I’m about to call you crazy. Chatbooks is the easiest way to get your Instagram photos in your hands and off your phone. A motherhood must. This simple app links to your Instagram account and allows you to set up a subscription. When you …

When my husband said “that wasn’t bad” after we had just passed through security for the 10th flight flying with kids as a family of 5 in less then one year, I knew I had finally got down pat flying with my 3 boys – 5, 3 and nearly 1 year old. I had always …

I’m sure most of you are privy to the recent dust-up on a United Airlines flight when a mother and her child were removed from a plane because the two-year old boy would not quiet down. At least, this is the way I heard the story. There are conflicting accounts. The mother, as well as …