Travel Tips

I am guilty of making some traveling mistakes. I have paid retail, waited too long to get my passport and even forgot my daughter's favorite stuffed animal at our hotel. Luckily, I have learned from my mistakes and we were able to rescue…

Some of the most enjoyable vacations I have ever experienced focused on kid friendly activities. There is just something about sharing the culture and experiences with your kids that makes it even more special. The memory of seeing my…

My husband Daniel and I love to travel - when I became pregnant with my daughter Ava we intended to to enjoy some traveling before I gave birth. We checked out all the facts because we wanted to be sure that we didn’t put the baby or me…

My family consists of one hard-to-impress tween, one high maintenance kindergartener/part time diva and toddler who will go from a ball of cuddles to raging monster in less than 10 seconds. It's just how we function as human beings, but…

I am not a fan of summer. I believe I have mentioned the things that ruin my personal trifecta of happiness - hot, hungry or tired. The warm weather violates at least one of those at every moment. It is also one of the peak times for…

Traveling for one can be filled with fees, taxes and inflated costs. Traveling with kids has always been a bit of a head-scratcher for me. I've heard many horror stories when it comes to flying with children and most of it had nothing to do…

Everyone loves a great deal. Who would pass on a saving a bundle? "Keep more money in my wallet? No thanks!" said no one ever. So, the promise of flash sales and discounts are a lure for us all and when you are trying to accommodate a large…

I have been lucky enough to go on several cruises in my life. My first was in 2004 for my honeymoon. It was a Royal Caribbean boat and, while I had a great time, it was a bit boring for me. Since then, ships have progressed to amazing…

I recall my parents dragging me on a trip to the east coast to see my aunt, who I adore, in my tweens. I didn’t want to leave my boyfriend at the time, nor did I want to spend ten hours in a car to see some giant cracked bell. I was…

I am picky to an annoying level, I am rather cheap but prefer quality over quantity, I have a strong distaste for chain restaurants (with the exception of Jimmy Johns which is home of the #14 and is like meat candy on a delicious baguette),…