Today’s post comes from Amy, who gives tips on packing, entertaining, and practicing patience when traveling with the kiddos. After you enter into parenthood, the world of traveling will never be the same. Traveling with two kids doesn’t just mean packing two extra bags for the little ones. Instead, it means multiple bags per child filled with clothes, toys, food, and anything [...]
Traveling with a family can be overwhelming, especially when there are young children involved. Families are faced with a multitude of decisions about what to pack, where to eat, and how to keep kids entertained on long car rides or flights. However, traveling with young children doesn’t have to be stressful — keeping children safe and happy on family trips [...]
Between hectic work meetings and football carpools, our busy October schedules leave little room for us to spend quality time together. Luckily, fall break gives us a chance to escape the craziness! Family tours provide the perfect bonding opportunity for every member of the family — young and old. Whether you’re jet setting, road tripping, or traveling by train, there [...]
Here in the US, we have some of the worlds most exciting and fascinating theme parks around the world to suit a diverse range of tastes and interests. Whether you’re an adrenalin junkie or happy to just aimlessly wander around taking in the sights- there’s an amazing theme park you’re guaranteed to love in the U.S.A. Here are five top [...]
Yosemite National Park has something of a reputation for being pretty high on the difficulty scale when it comes to hiking, but with the right knowledge, there are trails that the whole family can enjoy. These are my family’s top four favorite hikes: Lower Yosemite Fall - All Ages [source] The infamous Yosemite Falls is actually comprised of three different [...]
Passing through the check-in and luggage check and reaching your boarding gate on time is often a highly stressful task for adults. Just imagine how adding children to the equation can make it even worse! However, there are some simple steps that parents can take in order to help ensure their family survives the airport fuss and tantrum free: #1: [...]
Today’s post comes to us from Britney at GolfHolidays.com. She has some insightful tips on getting your children’s advice when it comes to vacation planning. Planning a family vacation this summer? The very word “family” should encourage you to take advice from your children before you set out for a family vacation. It can be a maddening task, but this [...]
Not everyone has the opportunity to be in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. However, I contend that you can have just as much fun watching the ball drop in your warm family room, welcoming the New Year with champagne, sparkling grape juice for the kids, noise makers, and plenty of cheer with all of your loved ones. Here are [...]
New Year is one event celebrated all over the world regardless of religion, culture or ethnicity. It is a day in which everyone wants to welcome and put 2012’s best foot forward right from the start. Some spend their New Year’s with families over a nice dinner, while others go out to bars and party until the New Year’s countdown, [...]
Keep the kids entertained on your next family vacation with these great smart phone applications designed specifically with the traveling family in mind. Travel Bingo ($0.99) iPhone Bingo with a road trip flair, this app is great for entertaining the kids on long road trips. You fill your board by sighting common roadside items like road signs, animals, and vehicles. [...]
