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Visiting Rome with a Baby

August 17, 2017

This time seven years ago I was planning a trip to Italy with a baby. Maggie was 6 months old and I told Tom I really wanted to show him Italy and bring our little babe along with us. It was actually a great age to bring a baby abroad because she was still small enough to be totally content… Read More

Top 10 Tips for Visiting Sesame Place, PA

August 2, 2017

We are so happy to have a guest post by Lyla of Globetrotting Mommy today. I met Lyla a few years ago in New York City and have loved following along with her awesome trips and tips for traveling with kids. Today she’s sharing tips for visiting Sesame Place. Top 10 Tips for Visiting Sesame Place, PA Furry Sesame Street… Read More

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Taking Toddlers and Preschoolers to the Disney World Event

July 28, 2017

Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party good for toddlers and preschoolers? If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the fall and have a toddler and/or preschooler, you may be asking yourself this question. We went to Disney World last October with a baby, toddler, preschooler and 1st grader. Before the trip I went back and forth on whether or… Read More

Kids and Travel: Including Kidpinions In Your Vacation Plans

July 25, 2017

We love traveling with the kids. It can be very tricky at times but being together as a family, seeing new things, is a joy for our crew. I always enjoy the questions we get ahead of the trip about the destination. They vary so much by age. Their questions about a destination also give me a lot of insight… Read More

Destination Scotland: Tea Collection’s New Line {& Giveaway}

July 24, 2017

I’ve been shopping Tea Collection for the kids for years. Each season, I love to see where Tea has traveled to and what new destination has inspired the line. Family travel is something that is very important to me and I like to teach my children about the places we are going to visit and places we hope to visit… Read More

Tips and Favorites When Packing for a Family

July 14, 2017

I really enjoy traveling. Even with 4 little kids in tow, it’s something I love to do. What I don’t enjoy is packing for a family. Even when it was just me traveling, I have never liked to pack. Over the past year, I’ve made some “packing changes” that have really helped me stay organized and made packing faster, easier… Read More

Family Travel: 10 Tips for Renting a Vacation Home with Kids

July 13, 2017

We love to travel as a family and we have just about outgrown a hotel room. Typically we now have to get two rooms and given how young the kids are, connecting rooms or a suite are the only option. This summer we decided to try a HomeAway vacation rental. We hesitated in the past, mainly because I was always nervous… Read More

Family Travel: Kennebunkport, Maine

June 21, 2017

We just got back from a trip to Kennebunkport, Maine with kids. It was our first family trip to Maine. We like to try new places each summer, but we loved Maine so much, we are already planning next year’s trip. I’ve wanted to visit Maine for years, but put it off due to how long it was going to… Read More

50 Free Summer Activities for Kids

June 15, 2017

Our kids get out of school in less than a week! I’m looking forward to no schedules and plenty of time for the kids to run wild in the back yard. While we don’t do “activities” everyday and they spend a lot more time just playing on their own, it’s fun to have some activities to either do with them… Read More

10 Things to Have in Your Carry On Bag

June 2, 2017

Flying with kids is not easy. We do it because we love to travel, but I assure you I do not think flying with 4 kids is fun. That being said, the tough years of plane travel with kids is quick – before you know it they’ll entertain themselves while you page through magazines and enjoy a drink. I remember the… Read More