I used to be one of the worst over-packers. If it was anything I might need or that I’d maybe wear, into the bag it went. After a few trips, I quickly learned that paying for checked bags was a waste of money I could be using to eat fresh pasta in Italy or picking …
Travel
Confession: I had a bit of a baggage nightmare on our return flight to Morocco. I went with good intentions, our allotted three bags, filled half full with many things that would stay in the US, plus two carry on bags (the wheeled variety) for our overnight in Spain and the kids each with their …
I can’t believe that it took me until this year to finally create a portable, comprehensive first aid/illness kit. We’ve been on the road a lot and usually that means I inevitably forget something. Having a bag full of “just in case” medications takes up a lot of space and wasn’t working for me. So …
It was only a few weeks ago that I shared with you some of my ideas for feeding kids on the road. I try really hard to pack snacks/meals ahead of time when I know we’re going to be on the road. Flying is no different although it does present a few extra challenges. We …
Were you one of those crazy people standing outside at 3am this morning waiting to score a deal on the latest electronic toy for Christmas? Not me. This year I decided we would try something else. I’ve shared how important travel is to our family. It’s more than just a good time, it’s an …