Wow, 2020 was a crazy year for our family (along with everyone else in the world). I have completely neglected my blog since March when life …
Family Travel
Flying With a Newborn – Tips For Surviving Your First Flight
Flying with a newborn baby might sound like a crazy idea. But, it is completely doable. Not only that, it's not as hard as you might …
Pets and Travel – Why We Have Decided to be Pet-Free (For Now)
Pets are such an awesome addition to the family. Coming home to a happy dog wagging its tail with excitement to see you or a cat who curls …
2019 Year In Review – Family Travel Adventures
Several of the blogs I follow do an annual year in review post. They also include their best and worst travel experiences of the year. I …
TSA Precheck Benefits For Families
Updated May 2, 2021 I'd heard about the TSA Precheck benefits when the program first became available. I would see the short lines at …
Booking Tips For A (Mostly) Stress-Free Family Ski Vacation
The family ski vacation. Just the thought conjures up images of riding in a gondola overlooking pristine snow-covered ski-runs under a …
Traveling With an Only Child
Years ago when Chad and I were working in Denali, Alaska we met a couple traveling with their ten-year-old son. I've met so many amazing …
The Ultimate Guide to Riding The Amtrak Train From Colorado to California
Any time I mentioned our plans of riding the Amtrak from Colorado to California I'd get the response "I've always wanted to do that". But, …
Why a Wheeled Cooler Makes a Great Checked Bag
Ok, this might sound crazy, super tacky, and cheap. But hear me out. I've found that in some instances, a wheeled cooler makes the perfect …
