I think it’s great when kids can pack for themselves– and enjoy it! My kids have used this new packing list and provided feedback… which we incorporated back in. And they REALLY liked it. (downloadable pdf here) It was also … Read More
Author Archives: jessica.webster
Country-specific kid books to read before traveling
Reading books with your kids before traveling is key to setting them up for success Before we travel, we always try to expose our kids to the culture/country ahead of time through reading books (and recently listening to some podcasts … Read More
Get car seats through an airport more easily
How do you get car seats through the airport? Regardless of whether you take car seats onto the plane, you still have to get them through the airport. Most large “convertible car seats”/“3-in-one car seats” don’t fit in a stroller … Read More
Itinerary for an easy, relaxing trip to Hawaii with kids…
Since we live in Seattle and Hawaii is only one non-stop hop away, I hear a lot of people asking “We’re thinking about a trip to Hawaii, what should we do?” First, you want to decide what type of trip … Read More
Favorite family friendly luggage recommendations
Here are the suitcases we have liked (or loved!) and why: Checked bag: Away’s “The Large”. The lightest large suitcase I’ve come across. Many large-sized suitcases weigh a ton, and therefore put you over the airline’s weight limit very easily. … Read More
The best fun, educational activities to prepare kids before traveling
Visiting a different place offers kids (and adults!) such a fabulous opportunity for learning. And, kids will get MORE out of their experience, understand it more, and communicate better if they have some connections to the new place BEFORE leaving. … Read More
Babysitters: how to find one when traveling
You can DEFINITELY find care for your kid(s) when traveling! Perhaps you’re in Paris and you’d really like to have a date night (wine! Good food! A nice dress! No screaming!). Maybe one of your kids is just driving you … Read More
Alternatives to Car Seats Exist… and Make Life Better
Is there an alternative to bringing car seats? Sometimes you may find yourself wondering, do I reallllllly need to bring the car seats on the trip? Before you reflexively snap “Of course you HAVE to bring them!”, pause for just … Read More
Tricks to time change adjustment
One of the questions I receive a lot from people is “But HOW do I get my child adjusted to the time zones faster?” Especially if you’re traveling with more than one kid, it can be an unthrilling prospect to … Read More
Picking perfect packing cubes
Packing cubes are THE BEST Packing cubes help you, and everyone who needs to access things in a suitcase, to know what items are where and to be able to keep them in the right place. They help organize your … Read More