Tag: travel tips
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20 Most Annoying Things Kids Say During a Road Trip
Get Pregnant Fast Preparing for a family road trip is no small feat. You have bags to pack, snacks to gather, toys to distribute, and electronic devices to charge. Don’t forget your essentials like your purse, drinks, and GPS. Once you cram the family—typically three to seven people—into a space that feels more like a…
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10 Family-Friendly Activities in Paris
Get Pregnant Fast Planning a family trip to Paris? Fantastic! However, it’s important to keep in mind that Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations globally, which means that attractions can get crowded, especially on Wednesdays when French kids are off school and during school vacations. But don’t worry; there are plenty of…
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How to Go Broke Traveling with Young Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Have some extra cash that feels like it’s burning a hole in your pocket? It’s time to gather the family and hit the road! If you’re looking to swiftly transition from financially stable to financially challenged, traveling with young children is the ultimate experience! Here’s how to maximize your spending while minimizing…
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20 Essential Life Lessons for My 20-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast As my eldest child, Alex, just stepped into his twenties, I find myself reflecting on what that milestone really means. It’s a reminder of my own youth—sitting in a college classroom, cramming for a Shakespeare midterm, and wearing a thrifted blouse that screamed irony. Those days feel like they were just yesterday,…
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Is It Really a Vacation When the Kids Join You?
Get Pregnant Fast I’d love to say that the idea sounded great at the time, but that would be a stretch. I’ve taken vacations with my kids before—well, with my oldest, since the youngest is just a few months old. While those trips were filled with moments of joy, they hardly fit the traditional definition…
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You Can’t Get There From Here
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I were embarking on a major life transition, cramming two households, a child, two dogs, and an aging truck into one massive U-Haul as we set our sights on the unknown. Our destination? From the familiar landscapes of North Carolina to the charming corners of Arkansas, leaving behind the…
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Let’s Take a Cross-Country Road Trip (With Three Wild Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Let’s Take a Cross-Country Road Trip (With Three Wild Kids) by Jordan Anderson Updated: May 27, 2021 Originally Published: March 20, 2015 In a moment of tipsy spontaneity, I once made the questionable proposal to my fiancée, Jamie, “Let’s take a road trip to Cleveland.” While Cleveland has its charm and…
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FAA Prohibits Airlines from Charging Extra for Parents to Sit Next to Their Children
Get Pregnant Fast Traveling with young children can be a real challenge. From navigating security to ensuring everyone makes it to the gate on time, the stress can quickly add up. You’re juggling liquids, shoes, strollers, snacks, and boarding passes—all while hoping your family can sit together during the flight. Fortunately, Congress has recently made…