Here’s what you need to know about visiting Disney for the first time. What should we pack? How does the new Genie Plus Lightning Lane work? Is Disney Photo Pass worth it? Where should we dine? For the full YouTube video, watch below. For this trip I will be showing our experience staying at the… Read More Planning a Disney trip in 2022
Do you have a kid who has a hard time sitting still or doesn’t like movies? Me too. I’ve got you covered for your plane ride. Here are all the specific activities and snacks I pack in our carry ons for my three wiggle worms, plus some tips so you don’t have to buy new… Read More Binder of activities for kids on the plane
This list looks long, but I actually pack pretty light. I wasn’t always a careful packer, but after traveling a couple times when I planned outfits in advance, there was no turning back. The key is to choose a color palette and make sure the pieces are all interchangeable. This way you only have to bring… Read More Women’s travel pack checklist
Traveling on a plane with a baby or toddler makes us all cringe a little. They’re unpredictable and none of us like the thought of making a scene or annoying fellow passengers. But during our travels, I’ve actually been surprised by how sympathetic most people are. One lady gave me gummies for Luca to chew when the air pressure… Read More Travel part 6: Plane pack list for toddler & baby
I cannot tell you with distinct clarity what to do with toddlers and babies when traveling long distances, but I can tell you from our experience what certainly didn’t work for us. Marcello and I took Luca (2 years) and Adriano (10 months) to visit their grandparents in Italy. The vacation itself was lovely, but… Read More Travel part 5: What NOT to do traveling overseas with a toddler
I could spend hours of fun coming up with outfits for to pack for a toddler girl, but God has given me two boys. And let’s face it, their clothes kind of all blend together into one blue and green, plaid and striped blob. So my idea for packing on this recent trip was to… Read More Travel part 3: Pack list, outfits for baby and toddler
Traditionally, I have not been a great suitcase packer. I usually lay everything out, make my final decisions confidently, and pack it in. And then I add a little here. And a little there. And oh, maybe one more sweater. It might get cold unexpectedly, you never know. Until it’s busting at the seams and… Read More Travel part 2: Pack light travel clothes that mix and match