This post has been sponsored by Alaska Airlines, the opinions expressed are my own. Some may say I am an over-thinker when it comes to long flights with kids. But when your 18 month old son scream-cried 4.5 hours of a 5 hour flight, it pretty much makes you either never fly again OR become […]
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Creating the Ultimate Travel Backpack for Kids
When we were getting ready to travel to Hawaii, I set off to create the ultimate travel backpack for my kids. My plan was to have essentially everything they needed to keep busy on the plane in this backpack because let’s face it, electronic tablets only keep them entertained for so long. I am happy […]
Gluten-Free at Disneyland
A few weeks before we went to Disneyland, I learned from my doctor that I had some food allergies and specifically needed to avoid gluten. My gut reaction (sorry bad mom joke!) was to panic. Don’t get me wrong, eating gluten-free is much easier since many brands offer grain-free alternatives AND people understand the severity […]
Ski Lessons for Kids: Why they are a Must!
Planning a family ski trip? If your kids are interested in skiing or snowboarding, I strongly suggest signing them up for lessons. Last spring, we planned an awesome spring skiing trip to Northstar California. Full disclosure: I am now an ambassador for Northstar, but (as always) the opinions I express are my own! When planning […]