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How We Packed for a Month

April 16, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Last summer we went away for 1 month. We were flying to Italy which meant we were not packing a car: we had to pack what we wanted to fly with. To make the packing situation a little crazier… we would be changing locations several times during the month via train. Packing as little as possible was… Read More

Travel: The New Trip Boards from Vrbo

April 9, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne This post is sponsored by Vrbo. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. If you know me well, you know one of my favorite things to do is browse Vrbo for vacation homes around the world. I’m not a huge TV fan but like relaxing on the couch while my husband watches tv. So while… Read More

10 Tips for Surviving a Road Trip with Kids

April 3, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne This post is sponsored by Motel 6, but all opinions are my own. Who’s ready to hit the road? If you’ll be taking a road trip for Spring Break or you have one planned this summer, we’ve got some tips to share! After many years and many road trips with little ones, I’m sharing tips for surviving… Read More

Traveling with Kids

January 28, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne People often ask me if traveling with kids is worth it: will they remember it? Is it totally exhausting? Does it even slightly feel like a vacation? I asked my girls if I could share the gift they got for Christmas this year because I think it helps explain why I think travel is important and why… Read More

Family Travel: Ski Trip Packing for Kids

January 5, 2019

By: Meghan Wolf My family recently relocated to Texas from Chicago and it wasn’t until I started packing for a ski trip that I realized how much winter gear we no longer have! I was used to bundling everyone up in multiple layers and now my youngest son doesn’t even have a pair of warm shoes. We try to get… Read More

New Jersey Pumpkin Patches

October 11, 2018

October is my favorite month. The weather is great and there are so many reasons to be outdoors: like all of the New Jersey pumpkin patches! We visit them on the weekends and even during the week for less crowds. I guess from all our pumpkin patch photos people can tell we visit quite a few and are often… Read More

10 Genius Tips for Taking a Road Trip with Kids

September 24, 2018

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sposie Booster Pads, the number one brand in diaper doublers. All opinions are entirely my own. Going on a family road trip with kids is never easy, and a trip that includes a baby or toddler has its own set of unique challenges. You never really know when… Read More

Stroller Review: Summer Infant 3Dpac CS+

September 21, 2018

This summer we tried out an awesome lightweight stroller for travel and everyday use: Summer Infant 3Dpac CS+ Compact Fold Stroller. We almost always travel with our double stroller. Even if the 2 littlest are not riding in it, it’s a place to cart luggage or the big sisters who tend to hop in when they see an empty seat. When… Read More

Ciao from Roma: Italy Part 1

June 30, 2018

Can you believe I am writing about our Italy trip now and not 8-10 months from now? I promised myself I would write and share photos along the way because a month long trip would have way too many details to remember if I don’t write them down. I’ll share some memories and photos along the way with some info… Read More

Friday Favorites: Top Swim Picks for Kids

May 18, 2018

By: Sarah Tucker, visit her blog here. Top Kids Swim Picks for Summer 2018! {affiliate links are included in this post} vineyard vines reversible two-piece. Love this print and the fact that you get two looks for one price. + the matching rash guard. girls tiny leaf tunic by vineyard vines blue gingham scallopped one piece I love this pink… Read More