As a military family we have crossed the country a few times on road trips with kids. At this point we have the plan boiled down to the best tips when it comes to our favorite cheap road trip activities for kids. When road tripping, small parts and a lot of stuff just do not work well. They make a major mess. Keeping things simple, organized, and planning for the … [Read more...]
Spring Break Travel Tips
{Post by Jessica} Many of us have been cooped up indoors for a few months now and the itch to escape the cold is growing strong. I interviewed Ann Valley with Bayside Travel in Bayside, Wisconsin for tips on planning a vacation with your family. Her tips will help with Spring Break travel with the kids. We did a little Q&A to get the important travel tips you … [Read more...]
Heading to the Beach with Kids
{Guest Post by Jennifer Taylor} Heading to the beach with kids is not so simple as just jumping in the car and leaving, especially when you have toddlers and infants in tow! There is planning and preparation that goes into spending a fun day at the beach, There are some safety rules to follow as well. A day at the beach is one of the most fun ways to spend a hot summer … [Read more...]
Disney Vacation Insider Tips + Giveaway
This post is written by me on behalf of Chiquita as a member of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. I received compensation for writing this post, but all opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure. If a trip to Disney is on your want list, some Disney vacation insider tips can get you there sooner rather than later-and on less money than you may think. You can even enter … [Read more...]
Essential Prep for A Family Road Trip
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. As a military family, living far from our relatives, we are often packing up the kids, the dog and the car to visit family. It is always an adventure! I think we are close to road trip experts. I like to focus on the fun stuff-cool stops, activities for the kids to do … [Read more...]
Road Trip with Kids: 10 Easy Activities and NO Electronics!
We recently traveled to meet my husband at a base where he had been attending a few training schools, and oh, darn, it was on the beach! It was a road trip with kids where I had to handle all the prep and driving. This 3-hour drive was considered a mini-road trip for us since we have also taken on a three day drive to visit family, and moved across the country. I … [Read more...]