The school year is winding down and we are about 4 weeks away before the final school bell rings. I'm looking forward to slower days, later wake up times, and summer getaways and day trips. Over the years, I've perfected what to pack for these short summer vacays and our family of 4 can usually get by with one or two small bags depending on the length of the trip. Here … [Read more...]
Take on Seasonal Allergies
Spring is in full swing! And in about a month and a bit, it will be summer which means more days spent outdoors with the family. If it were up to my kids, they'd be outside from the moment they wake all the way up to bedtime. The only minor issue that comes along with warmer weather is dealing with seasonal allergies. My eyes get itchy and I go through a box of tissues by … [Read more...]
Toddler Friendly Snack Ideas for Flights & Theme Parks
For our recent Disney cruise, we planned to fly in a day early to break up the travel time. Flying to Orlando and then taking a transfer to Port Canaveral would mean an entire day of non stop travel. Our morning flight meant we would arrive in Orlando around 2PM. Since we would be missing lunch, we packed some snacks for the kids in a soft sided lunch bag to tide them over … [Read more...]