There is nothing better than basking in the glow of the setting sun in paradise, even though paradise is crawling with thieves. Risking a stranger groping around your delicates for that extra churro money is totally worth it to relax. You know, get away. But it sure would be nice to eat those churros yourself,…
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Teaching kids what to do when they are lost
Lost. It’s a simple enough word but one that strikes fear in the heart of every mama. We’ve all had those moments…you turn around and your toddler who was just RIGHT THERE is gone. It’s true, usually he’s just waddled over to the other side of you, or is bent over examining a bug, but…
What To Pack In Your Toddler’s Carry On Bag
When you are flying with toddlers, the biggest question can be what to put in your toddler’s carry on bag. We’ve included some affiliate links to the products we’re mentioning so you can find them easily. We use these small backpacks so that each child can carry their own toys on trips. This keeps quarreling…
The Best Route Through The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan, so when a friend and I were given tickets to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort in exchange for telling you all about it, we were THRILLED! Neither of us had ever been, so we boarded our flights with huge expectations for what…
How To Save Money On Your Next Road Trip
Road trips are a fun way to travel for families, not only for the memories (and songs in the car) but also because it is much cheaper than travel by plane. Still, there are things you can do to slash that price down even farther! Here are some of the best ways we’ve found. Let’s…
100+ Travel Food Ideas
If you are going on a trip with kids, one of the biggest things you’ll need is snacks! Kids always say they are hungry, hungry, hungry! Having lots of travel food on hand will help make your time on your trip a lot easier. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Favorite Travel Food Recipes…
How to avoid bed bugs while traveling
One of the grossest things you can come across when traveling has to be bed bugs! Even in the states, bed bugs are everywhere, and we all know, they can get into high end hotels, just as well as low end. And don’t get me started on bed bugs contaminating luggage. They can remain undetected…
The Georgia Aquarium
Made popular by the new Disney moving Finding Dory, whale sharks like Dory’s childhood friend, Destiny, (voiced by Kaitlin Olson) can be viewed in the World’s Largest Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Aquarium houses not one whale shark or even 2, but four of the largest sharks in the world. The whale sharks in the…
How to find adventure on regular days
One of the hardest parts of being some one who loves to travel, is those days when you have to stay home. The ins and outs of regular life can be so much more challenging than a trip to a foreign country. Battling jetlag (even with kids) is definitely easier than working full time and then waking…
How to Give Family Travel For the Holidays
Giving family travel for the holidays is more than just air plane tickets to Grandma’s house. What about turning this season of giving into a season of planning. Planning for the next time the extended family will take an adventure together. Frequent Flyer Miles Frequent flyer miles are more flexible than ever . Often family…