Best Travel Games and Activities for Kids
“Mom, are we there yet? I’m bored!” As the saying goes, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that on a trip with kids we wouldn’t need to take car trips anymore since we could probably afford a...
View ArticleFamily Friendly Activities in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is one of our favorite cities to visit, and not just because we are fans of their sports teams. The city (and surrounding area) has so much history and so many fun things to do with kids. We...
View ArticleHow to Create a Kids Camping & Survival Pack (Checklist)
Our family has always enjoyed off-grid camping, but with recent research showing that camping away from artificial light may even help remedy insomnia, it seems that more people are getting on board...
View ArticleBest Lightweight Travel Stroller (Reviews)
Traveling with a non-walking baby is tough. Heck, traveling with any baby or toddler is tough. After lots of travel with six kids we’ve learned the hard way the gear that makes the cut (and what to...
View ArticleHow to Bulk Cook Healthy Meals for Vacation
A mother’s job never ends and nowhere is this more true than on vacation! I’ve always thought it was ironic how much work it requires to go “relax” … planning where to go and what to do, packing bags...
View ArticleHow to Stay Healthy While Flying
We are privileged to live in a time when crossing the world is as easy as hopping on an airplane! What isn’t as easy is figuring out how to stay healthy while flying. With the tight quarters and...
View Article7 Tips to Eat and Stay Healthy on Vacation
Ahh, vacation. Just saying the word usually evokes visions of relaxing by the pool, drinks with tiny umbrellas, a plethora of succulent foods, building sandcastles, and a beach-ready body. (At least it...
View ArticleHow to Plan a Family “Staycation”
It can be hard to stay healthy on vacation when you’re bombarded by restaurants, food stands, and ice cream windows. But in my opinion, staycations are the best of both worlds. Maybe I’m biased...
View ArticleEssential Beach Gear & Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation
I’ve been traveling to the beach with kids for about 12 years now, and have gone from stressed out mom of one, to a relatively stress-free mom of six on these beach vacations. Since there are so many...
View ArticleTips for Traveling With a Baby (Without Going Crazy)
For many people (me included for many years), the idea of prepping for a flight or long drive with a baby is overwhelming. In fact, many people just assume that travel won’t be possible in the first...
View ArticleMy Natural Travel Packing List (and Tips)
I’m traveling so much these days (often by myself, imagine that!) that I’ve created a system to make sure I always have what I need when I’m away from home. From family vacations, short two-day...
View ArticleLessons Learned From Our Massive Travel Failure
Extended travel has become a representation of freedom. Of the new rich. Of the ultimate goal for many of us… at least in theory. We started to realize the potential for traveling as a family years...
View ArticleBest Essential Oils to Use in the Car
With six kids, going into car travel prepared is a must. We often take games and activities, healthy snacks, and with all those bodies in the car… some ways to counteract the stink! I don’t take...
View Article2023 Summer Bucket List: Fun and Frugal Summer Activities
Ah, summer. Sunny days, grilling out, and fireflies at dusk. Longer days and summer vacations also mean more downtime, play time, and hopefully more family time! A while back we started the tradition...
View ArticleHow to Build a Sandcastle Like a Pro
This post is a departure from my normal posts about topics like balancing hormones or why magnesium is so important, but I thought it was worth sharing as it was one of the most fun family activities...
View ArticleThe Best Tents for Family Camping
We love camping as a family for uninterrupted quality time out in nature (which has real health benefits!). For a long time, my husband and I were camping purists. Camping meant carrying everything you...
View ArticleHealthy Camping Food Ideas
We’re big camping fans in our family. While camping has some impressive health benefits, it’s also a lot of fun and a great bonding experience. Planning healthy camping food for our camping and...
View ArticleHow to Plan an Epic Family Road Trip
Summertime is upon us, and what’s more fun than planning a vacation for your family? Longer days, a little less responsibility, and lighter schedules allow you to take a road trip and see parts of...
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