This is where adventure meets snack breaks, and memories are made one messy suitcase at a time!
With my crew of curious explorers, I share kid-friendly destinations, travel tips, and real-life stories from the road (the good, the chaotic, and the unforgettable). Whether you're planning your first family trip or your fiftieth, we’ve got ideas an...
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Full Family Faves
Beach Day
Boredom Be Gone (airplane edition)
Full Family Faves
You ever just get the desire to swim and play at a waterpark in the middle of Winter? Then Great Wolf Lodge is for you. I personally love the Arizona, Colorado, and So Cal lodges because they are so close. But the Minneapolis one is dreamy and super...
Great Wolf Lodge
Even though we are not locals we have annual passes to Legoland because it is that good! We love Legoland. They have so many family friendly attractions, incredible immersive Lego theming, lower crowds, sensory guides, and lots of Lego fun. The hotel...
LEGOLAND® California Admission Tickets
As a family of school aged children we are always looking for fun ways to spend time outside. We LOVE our zoo. It is a little small but manages to pack a punch. We like the playgrounds and splash pad for an extra way to cool down in the summer heat. ...
Utah's Hogle Zoo
Beach Day
These are all the things to enjoy a relaxing time whether on the ship or shore.
Adjustable chin strap, UPF 80+, foldable and packable, lightweight, fashionable. This is the perfect hat to pack when relaxing in the sun. It is lightweight, foldable without getting damaged, has excellent sun protection, and would be so cute both as...
Packable Floppy Hat
These are the cutest towel clips. Not only do they look unique to be able to identify them as yours, they are also functional. They keep your towel from blowing away or getting covered in sand. Next time you are lounging by the pool or on the beach m...
The CUTEST towel clips
This is the perfect solution for bringing sand toys along without the need for a lot of storage. This set comes with three buckets, several shovels, sand castle molds, and mesh storage bags that double as seashell collectors.
Collapsible Bucket and Sand Toys
Super soft, quick dry, lightweight, compactable, fashionable beach towel. This compact towel fits in a back pack and dries fast so it won't slow you down for a quick run to the beach or pool. This is so cheap, ships fast, and available in so many col...
Turkish Beach Towel
Super compact, lightweight, waterproof, sand proof, and so cute. This beach blanket fits in a bag just larger than your hand, weighs less than a pound, and can be anchored down with either metal stakes or with corner pockets filled with sand.
BEST beach blanket
This mineral sunscreen is free from dyes and fragrance. It is zinc oxide based and works so well. The convenient bottle type makes dispensing and applying to children so quick and easy. It has the same name brand protection you recognize with a new m...
Favorite Kids Mineral Sunscreen
This sunscreen is the best combination of affordable and clean. It is free from dyes and fragrances and is zinc oxide based. It is long lasting, highly protective, and gentle enough for the whole family. I cannot have enough of this when I go on vaca...
Favorite Family Mineral Sunscreen
Absolutely perfect for those long days hiking, ATV riding, biking, desert exploring, or just lounging around in the heat. Take this portable, powerful fan with you wherever you go.
Neck Fan
This practical phone pouch has come in handy so many times. It is perfect for taking along with you to capture those perfect water shots.
Waterproof Phone Pouch
Boredom Be Gone (airplane edition)
Ever stuck in the one seat without a working TV? Awful. Now imagine it’s your 6 year old. That sounds even worse. Here are all my favorite things to pack in the backpack of kids. SCREEN FREE!
These magnetic tiles are a lifesaver. They are small enough to fit in a storable box but big enough to not get lost on the plane. The colors are bright and vibrant.
CreateOn Crayola Mini Magnetic PIP-Tiles
This is the perfect quiet way to keep those busy fingers occupied. With multiple patterns and colors the possibilities are endless.
2PCS Double-Sided Sensory Activity Board
Wax covered sticks. Seems weird but they are so fun. They bend and hold their shape, they can stick together, they stick to windows and tray tables without messy residue.
Wikki Stix for Doodlers - Pack of 24
Travel tray of playdoh without the mess. It’s the perfect activity. It kept my 4 and 8 year olds busy for a long time.
Play-Doh Create ‘n Go Pets Playset, 4 Colors
Literally the only negative I can find is my kids want to keep taping everything once we get home too.
Tape Activity Book
Practice motor skills, animal sounds, and learn fun facts. Perfect for tiny hands.
9 PCS Kids Lacing Cards - Farm Animals
This perfect little cloud toy will keep your little one busy.