Traveling with kids requires schlepping more stuff than you would if you were traveling on your own. But, it’s still possible to travel light. When I moved to France for a year, I thought I was packing light. My high school French teacher had cautioned me to take no more than I could carry on…
What we moms wear matters. It effects our day and our disposition. Consider a capsule wardrobe for making travel with kids easier. Earlier this summer, I started to think about what to pack for myself on this trip. I started culling different items into one corner of my closet, in the hopes of creating a…
Hitting the road with kids in tow? Consider taking some of these items along to make the trip easier and more fun — for everyone. When we moved back to California six years ago, we found ourselves within driving distance of both sets of grandparents as well as good friends. We knew we’d want to…
Curious how we move all these people around? Transportation is an interesting thing when you have more than 4 people in your crew. You know this story already. Probably because I am apt to repeat myself. But, here it is anyway. I spent my 21st birthday in Toulouse, France. My French mom, Michele made Boules…
This post is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson: I’m really looking forward to our trip throughout France bookended by stays in London. We plan to explore and experience as much as we can, as our budget allows. I’ve done a fair amount of research regarding our stops in London, Paris, Bayeux, Le Mont Saint Michel, Le…
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on entertainment when you travel. Consider these three things to do anywhere you travel. As I’ve researched our trips to England and France these last few months, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to find out that children are often absolutely FREE at select museums and attractions. Be…
Hitting the road? Need some fun, but quiet activity for little hands? Make a busy book. A busy book is a bit old school. At least in the age of iPods, iPads, and other handheld entertainment devices. However, I still love it when my kids engage in non-digital, screen-free play. A busy book can provide…
Ready to travel with your kids to another country? You all need passports and you need to start that process with plenty of time. Trust me. Folks warned me. They said make sure you submit your passport application with plenty of time. I listened. I really did. But since it was going to cost over…