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Unpopular opinion: book the early morning flight, especially if traveling with kids. I know this sounds insane, but it’s been our greatest travel hack. Here’s why we prefer to book early morning flights:
No more wasted space in our luggage, and no more risk of damage to precious investments like sound machines and baby monitors because… there’s an app for that! Okay, there’s actually three apps, but you get the idea. Here’s what we use:
So you want a tropical vacation without the price tag? I think Naples, Florida can do just that! Here’s some quick destination info:
Fun ways to save the day on your next flight when it’s time to pull the Hail Mary move: put stuff you already own inside Easter eggs. You’re welcome 🤪 Save this post for your next vacation! Here’s a few ideas to get you started:
Want to make family travel less stressful? Enter TSA PreCheck:
The day before you depart, don’t forget these six easy ways to make your travel day with kids smoother:
Nothing beats a long travel day quite like a toy store in the middle of the world’s third busiest airport. Prices are very reasonable, especially for an airport, and the staff are always kind and engaging. The Mezzanine level tends to be a little quieter than the main level too, which makes for a nice break from the hustle and bustle below.
My son is three and has always loved pulling his own bag through the airport (hallelujah). Here’s a peek at what’s inside:
Yes, traveling light with a toddler is possible! Here’s a few ideas to get you started on avoiding those checked bag fees:
Based on a true story! I hopped on the plane to start my cleaning duties and found a used diaper just chillin’ on the seat. There are plenty of reasons why a parent may need to do a diaper change in-seat, like the seatbelt sign coming on unexpectedly or the child was too tall for the changing tables in the lav, who knows. Here are a few sanitary ideas to dispose of the diaper instead of just leaving it in the seat:
Breaking in this puppy tomorrow! Here’s a few details about why I chose @MonosTravel for my birthday gift this year:
Wait a sec, I have to pay to check an infant travel bed? Yes, you do (or be reeeeeally nice to the ticketing agent and maybe they’ll waive it lol). While car seats and strollers check for free, there isn’t currently an exemption in place for infant travel beds. I personally think there should be, as I think safe sleep setups for infants is a necessity. Safe sleep looks different for everyone, depends on the age of your child, and depends on your child’s developmental abilities too. So here’s some alternatives and ideas for infant beds on your travels that might work for you:

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Once Upon a Time in Yosemite
Motherhood, Trails, Travel

Once Upon a Time in Yosemite

The year 2020 has been nothing short of a dumpster fire, so when the opportunity presented itself to visit Yosemite … Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Yosemite

My 5 Favorite Instagram Adventure Moms
Motherhood, Trails

My 5 Favorite Instagram Adventure Moms

In case you missed a recent Instagram post, I shared about my love/hate relationship with social media because finding real, … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Instagram Adventure Moms

Conquering Grinnell Glacier (with a baby on my back)
Motherhood, Trails

Conquering Grinnell Glacier (with a baby on my back)

I set out to conquer Grinnell Glacier, an 11+ mile hike, in Glacier National Park with my 14-month-old son. An … Continue reading Conquering Grinnell Glacier (with a baby on my back)

Gavin’s Grand Adventure
Motherhood, Trails, Travel

Gavin’s Grand Adventure

If you want to skip to the good stuff about our recent trip to the Grand Canyon, scroll down to … Continue reading Gavin’s Grand Adventure

Trails, Travel

My Solo Journey of 26 Miles in 31 Hours

Clearly, less than one mile per hour isn’t exactly a feat of speed when traveling on foot. But, when traveling … Continue reading My Solo Journey of 26 Miles in 31 Hours

La Plata Peak
Life, Trails

La Plata Peak

The adventurous summit to La Plata Peak occurred on June 20, 2016. Normal, sane people plan for plenty of sleep … Continue reading La Plata Peak

Manitou Springs Incline
Life, Trails

Manitou Springs Incline

The Incline is a free (donations accepted!) recreational activity in Manitou Springs, Colorado that is frequented by locals & tourists … Continue reading Manitou Springs Incline

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