Anyone else thinking travel outfit inspiration these days? Think road trip, airplane voyage, cruise, or that cross-Canada train trip you’ve been planning. For me a travel outfit has to come with layers (I’m a chilly type) and multi-wear options (because I have to pack light for myself – because the suitcase is filled with the…
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Screen Free Travel Activities
Planning a trip en famille? I’m sharing some of my favourite Screen Free Travel Activities. Why? Because sometimes the screens on the airplane don’t work. Or you run out of batteries. Or you hit a travel glitch and you need to fill in activity time. These 20 Screen Free Travel Activities just might make your…
Travel Tips For Families
I have travelled to over seven countries, including Canada, the United States and Europe, with my kids on family trips. I have become an expert in making family travel easier, from how to entertain kids on long car rides to travelling with a baby on a plane. This is the post where I share my…
Kids Activity Bags
Call it a busy bag, travel kit, or kids activity bags – these tips will help keep your kids entertained while en route. From day trip to road trip to international flight…I have filled my share of kids activity bags. Here are my kids activity bags suggestions… Kids Activity Bags Put all your kid travel activities in…
Money Saving Tips For Families
Truth…this month we finally paid off our line of credit for our home reno *insert Mel Gibson’s yell of: FREEDOM – from BraveHeart – here*. Being a family who lives more within-their-means than large these days…I’m sharing some money saving tips for families in this post. Money Saving Tips For Families Instead of gifting gear at…
Family Getaways
Now is the time we all start thinking about some winter family getaways (well, I am!). From Disney to Great Wolf Lodge to a family cruise…this is the post where I round up my most favourite family field trips (near and far, small and big budget, a weekend or a few weeks). Family Getaways Bigger…
Family Travel Packing List
Here is the Parent Club Family Travel Packing List FREE printable. This checklist will make your family travel plans easier whether you are going by plane, train or even automobile (mini-van in my case). As a Mom who has travelled to 6 countries with 3 kids, I certainly have some travel experience to share… Family…
Sears Baby Registry
Back when I was 1st time pregnant, I didn’t know to create a baby registry (heck, I didn’t even know what I needed!). Baby gear, baby travel, baby feeding, baby bathing, baby clothing all eluded me (I was pretty sure I needed diapers though). If I could go back in time and talk to pregnant-me…I would suggest – take a minute and…
How To Help Families
With +400 comments on my post about Making Life Easier For Families I just had to share some of your awesome suggestions here as a Parent Club feature post. Guys – you are awesome! – your ideas and tips of how we can all help another family out in daily life are simply inspiring. Practical. family friendly and easy…your ideas are the…
Family Travel Tips
From air travel to road trips, along our family vacations, I have picked up some top tips for family travel. Packing lists, activity ideas and general family travel tips to make your next trip with kids as stress-free as possible. We have travelled with kids through Canada, United States, France, Spain, Dominican Republic, Germany, and The Netherlands. We…
Travel with Kids Tip
What is the one must pack item in your carry-on when you travel with kids? I will give you a hint: it’s lightweight, portable, washable, and compact. As a Mom who has travelled extensively with babies, toddlers and big kids (France, Dominican Republic, Spain, United States, Amsterdam, Germany, Canada) I have one must pack item for every trip….
Travel Healthy: Tips for TakingYour Family’s Healthy Lifestyle With You on Holidays
by Deb Lowther Summer holidays are approaching and whether you are planning a week at the cottage or a plane ride to an exotic countryside, you will want to stay healthy while away! Vacations can be a nice break from your regular routine and provide opportunity to try new things, but keeping a few essentials in mind will…