If you've been following us lately, you know how excited we are about our new Q&A books series. The chance to chat with authors like Sophie Blackall , LeUyen Pham, and the others coming up soon has been thrilling and delightful. And we'r…
Fall break is that sweet spot in the school calendar when everyone could use a change of scenery—but before you start debating beach versus mountains versus a city adventure, there's Expedia . With flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car …
Traveling with kids is equal parts memory-making and logistical gymnastics. Somehow you're packing for tiny humans who require seventeen snacks, three backup outfits, and a very specific stuffed animal they obviously can't live without. …
Do you have a travel first aid kit to take along on all of your summer trips? As I type these words, I realized...I don’t have one! And I should. Luckily, we have the internet, online shopping, and 24-hour drugstores that make it easy fo…
Planning a family vacation sounds fun… until you start pricing it out. Flights for everyone, a hotel that doesn’t feel sketchy , a rental car big enough for your crew—suddenly you’re questioning all your life choices. This is where Price…
If your kids are finally old enough to start exploring the world on their own—but you’re not quite able to sleep at night thinking of them backpacking across Europe solo— Contiki is your new best friend. It’s the perfect blend of freedom…
Hey there, fellow moms and travel lovers — if you’re dreaming of family adventures without the chaos of digging through junky diaper bags, let me introduce you to No Reception Club . This brand is all about smart, well-designed travel ge…
Planning a family trip to Italy sounds just about perfect—until you realize how tough it is to find a destination that works for both the kids and your sanity . Real luxury is finding a hotel that handles the details, so you can spend le…
We've got a gaggle of snackers in our homes, so cool snack containers for kids are an absolute must. They're a far more eco-friendly choice over plastic bags , which as we all know by now, not only saves waste but plenty of money over th…
Traveling with a baby can be exciting, but challenging when it comes to ensuring their comfort and safety on the go. As an infant occupational therapist , I love the opportunity for babies and families to experience new places together, …
It was time for us to bring back some solid tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers, babies or even older kids. Because this week, we all started seeing this "TikTok hotel hacks" article going around and sheesh! It seems the article wa…
If you're looking for tips for flying with toddlers, you've come to the right place. Even though my four kids are now teens, they were once toddlers, and we used to travel a lot. That means there was a time when I was on a plane with tod…
On every episode of our podcast Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we share our cool picks of the week. We even started an email full of them every week. And now, we give you, our favorite cool picks of the year. Granted, it's pretty hard nar…
Whether you're still working from home, or have gone back to your place of employment, work-life balance can be difficult to find as busy parents. The juggle was always real, but now it feels really difficult to keep up. So, it's probabl…
I've always had my kids involved in vacation planning. In fact, we voted on our first official family road trip from a power point presentation my son did after researching three locations, and they've been involved in some capacity ever…
A couple of weeks ago, I was chatting with my friend, who also happens to be a therapist, about how hard it's been to find ways to connect with my tweens and teens. I couldn't quite put my finger on why, because if you're like me, you've…
You might think experience gifts are out this year, with the pandemic is still raging, but I'm here to tell you they are very much in. They've just gone virtual. And yes, I realize we all have serious Zoom burnout at this point, so if yo…
Over this past year, I've been fortunate enough to be able to take a few of my kids away alone, which is an extra special treat as a mom of four. But really, we parents know that it's a special treat no matter how many kids you have. As …
Winter in Boston with the family may sound...well, cold. It 's true that the sun sets earlier, and you have to bundle up when you go out, because, New England! Even so, Boston an excellent city for a getaway with teens any time, and that…
Last year, I was invited to visit the Nickelodeon all-inclusive Hotel & Resort in Punta Cana on a press junket. The truth is, I hesitated a bit. I tend to be a more intrepid traveler, though I do love the convenience of all-inclusive bea…
Nothing gets me emotional quite like the Folger's coffee holiday commercial, with the sentimental mother-son reunion at 5:30 AM over a cup of coffee. (I'm not joking, I cry every time.) But that's not quite most people's reality when we …
This past summer, we spent four days of our British family vacation in Ireland. Because our trip was centered around a trip to London , we still wanted to experience all the green beauty and nature of Ireland that we could in a few days.…
This summer, I spent 4 glorious days in London with my teens (and tweens). I was so excited to share one of my favorite cities with my kids. But traveling as an adult to London is way different than bringing kids, which is why I did a to…
My family recently returned from our fourth trip to Disney World (thanks to a very generous grandmother), and I've finally figured out those BTDT pro-tips for a successful Disney vacation. For me, it starts with packing the right items. …