Category: Travel tips

  • One-Week Packing List

    I’m a firm believer in doing laundry (or having it done) on vacation. I’d much rather carry lighter suitcases and wash clothes than lug extra stuff to and from a destination. With three kids, I feel like I have enough to pack without bringing a fresh set of clothes for each day. I developed this…

  • Using Twitter to plan your travels

    Not too long ago our family went to England and Scotland. To prepare for the trip of course I pored over sites on the internet, flipped through travel guides and questioned anyone I knew who could offer insight on my trip. (This was my 6th trip to Scotland and still wanted to do the research!…

  • Car Travel Activities for Kids

    Guest Post by Laurel Smith I came across MomsMinivan.com when I was searching for ideas to keep my kids occupied and happy during a roadtrip this summer.  I ended up putting many of Laurel Smith’s ideas into play and had a fantastic roadtrip. Read on for some practical and easy-to-do ideas for having more fun…

  • Mom’s Traveling Medicine Cabinet

    On a trip we typically being along a traveling medicine cabinet of sorts: a gallon zip-bag filled with what we have found to be essential medicines and cure-alls. When packing your own bags, you might consider the following: In addition to any maintenance medications, I typically pack: Children’s Tylenol Children’s Motrin (I bring them both…

  • What to carry for a fun flight with young children

    Packing to travel by yourself is a snap (Oh, the joy of uninterrupted time on a plane!). Packing to travel with young children is a whole new experience. Hopefully my experiences in traveling with kids can help make your trip even better. Here are a few things I tend to pack for carry-on to make…