Top 30 Family Road Trip Essentials  If your family is anything like mine, then you probably know how absolutely critical packing lists are for any family trip. Whether you’re driving a few hours away for leaf-peeping, or to spend a weekend at the beach, packing lists are the key to making sure you don’t leave anything important behind. Remembering to bring your portable DVD player does you no good if you forget the DVDs!  After…

Creating a Car Survival Kit with Cricut I’ve partnered with Cricut to create a car survival kit that will help you work through minor emergencies on the road. We spent a good portion of our summer in our car on road trips. But it’s always nice to be prepared for any of the mishaps that might happen while on the road. That’s why I feel it’s important to have a car survival kit. I was…

10 Tips to Avoid Car Sickness in Kids My family and I joined the masses on the open road to take a family road trip from Washington, DC to Nashville, Tennessee, which takes 10+ hours.  We anticipated making frequent stops, so we could eat and stretch our legs. But we quickly discovered that our four-year-old gets carsick. Our daughter got nauseous and vomited about 30 minutes are each meal while we are on the road. …

Teaching Kids Manners with Cricut Teaching kids manners can be tough. If you’re in need of a creative and fun way to teach your kids manners, look no further. I’ve partnered with Cricut to create a unique project that teaches kids to mind their manners.  As a travel blogger, many visit my corner of the web for tips on family travel. But when I’m not on the road, I enjoy crafting. I’ve always loved unique,…

Looking for the best U.S. national parks for families? There are breathtaking national parks all over the United States filled with hot springs, waterfalls, mountains, incredible wildlife, and some of the best views you could possibly imagine. With family-friendly activities like hiking, swimming, kayaking, rock climbing, and zip-lining, your next trip to one of the best national parks in the U.S. is guaranteed to be unforgettable. PRO TIP: If you’re planning to visit two or…

Whether your family is staying home due to funds being low, limited paid time off, or if your travel plans have been grounded due to a global pandemic, there are many times when we’re forced to stay home when we would much rather be traveling. Many of us travel with our kids so we can expose them to new cities, countries, and cultures. While our families are forced to stay home – for whatever reason…