Before visiting any foreign country, learning some of the local language makes sense, even if most residents speak English. Basic phrases and language comprehension simplify travel tasks like understanding menus, reading street signs, and boarding public transportation. Besides, you’ll gain insight into the culture of the country you’re visiting. Locals will appreciate your efforts and […]
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Is Rosetta Stone for Kids? Read Our Family Review!
May 4, 2023 28 Comments
Want to know if Rosetta Stone will help your kids learn a new language? Our family has had great success in learning to speak and read foreign languages with this online service. Read this review to discover how this learning system works and decide if Rosetta Stone is right for your family, too. Plus, find […]
23+ Unplugged Road Trip Activities for Kids (2023)
January 23, 2023 10 Comments
Sure, kids love movies and video games, but the best road trip activities don’t require powering up. Besides, travel is a time for kids to connect with their families and the world around them. Here are screen-free road trip activities for kids to try on your next family car trip. 1. Paper Maps Many kids […]
35+ Best Travel Games for Kids (from Toddlers to Teens!)
December 14, 2022 47 Comments
Whether your family is flying in an airplane, taking a train, or embarking on a road trip, you need to keep your offspring occupied during your travels! Thankfully, many games and activities come in travel sizes to entertain kids on the go. Card games and travel board games keep minds active not only during the […]
30+ Best Travel Toys for Kids, from Babies to Teens
May 10, 2022 53 Comments
Travel toys for kids can make the difference between a cherished family vacation and a long journey you’d rather forget. I have spent years searching for the best travel toys, activities, games, and crafts to keep kids entertained. These toys and activities will make road trips, flights, and train travel easier and more enjoyable. Below I highlight […]
Business Travel Tips for Stress-Free (and Fun!) Work Trips
July 2, 2021 32 Comments
These business travel tips take the stress out of work trips. Traveling for work can be draining, or it can be productive and a lot of fun, depending on how you do it. Business executives and frequent travelers share their best advice to make business trips easier, more comfortable, safer, and more enjoyable. Read these […]
Why and How to Rent Baby Gear for Your Family Vacation
June 9, 2021 32 Comments
Rent baby gear to lighten your load on your next family vacation. Read on to learn 10 reasons to rent toddler and baby gear for travel. Then discover how and where to find baby equipment rentals. 1. You’ll have less to lug when you rent baby gear. Flying with a baby or toddler is overwhelming […]
Best Baby Gear for Dads – Manly Gifts New Fathers Love
December 16, 2020 24 Comments
Most baby gear is decidedly feminine, designed to appeal to women. Meanwhile, men are more involved in raising children than ever before. It’s too bad for dads, since many men aren’t excited about carrying a diaper bag that looks like a lady’s purse. Luckily, some baby and toddler gear brands have stepped in to fill […]
CARES Restraint Review: How to Keep Your Toddler or Young Child Safe While Flying
September 17, 2020 76 Comments
Do you care about keeping your child safe when flying? It’s dangerous and inconvenient to fly with a lap baby. Car seats protect toddlers and young children on airplanes, but they are bulky and difficult to secure in airplane seats. Thankfully, one woman was so passionate about children’s flight safety that she invented a compact […]
Audiobooks for Family Road Trips that Kids AND Parents Enjoy
September 14, 2020 43 Comments
Audiobooks for family road trips make the miles zip by. Before leaving home, load up on audio stories for everyone’s listening pleasure. This list of the best audiobooks for road trips includes picks for young children, grade school aged kids, and teens. Plus, these audiobooks for kids of all ages are sure to be a hit […]
Your First Camping Trip ~ What Camping Gear to Buy and What to Borrow
August 14, 2020 34 Comments
Are you considering embarking on your first camping trip? Camping can seem overwhelming. New campers may not know how to start camping or what to buy for a first camping trip. Not to worry! You need not invest hundreds of dollars in equipment. This short list of camping gear to buy features the essentials you […]
How to Rent Out Baby Gear to Traveling Families to Earn Money
August 29, 2018 34 Comments
When you have a baby, you buy a whole bunch of stuff: car seats, strollers, high chairs, bouncy seats, and activity centers. You name it, you probably bought it. But what should you do when your children outgrow all that gear? Rent out baby gear to traveling families to make money, that’s what! Using products you […]
Unusual Things You Should Add to Your Family Vacation Packing List
May 25, 2018 36 Comments
When packing for a family vacation, you’ve got the standard stuff down. Clothes, shoes, toiletries…check, check, check! But what about those odd little things that will make your trip oh-so-much easier and more enjoyable? Your family vacation packing list is about to get a whole lot handier, thanks to these suggestions for last-minute things to […]
