Vienna Christmas Markets with Kids: The Best 3-Day Itinerary

We just returned from three days of Christmas rides, lights and delights in Vienna, and I am officially drinkin’ the Christmas market ‘Kool-Aid’ (or Glühwein in this case). I can’t wait to go back to Europe for more Christmas magic. Three days in Vienna was just enough time to get it all in. If you’re …

Best Travel Car Seats

A travel car seat is just a light and narrow seat that can be installed on a plane and carried more easily. It makes such a difference when you’re already drowning in luggage and keeping your baby or toddler happy (and fed!). As a first-time mom, I had one hell of a time deciding what …

Baby, Toddler and Family Travel Gear

Affordable and top-rated baby and toddler travel gear will make traveling with little ones much easier. Challenging moments become easy-breezy when you come prepared. Take it from a well-traveled mama, even if I learned the hard way to start! Just a heads up – I always look for quality items but at an affordable price. …

15 Secrets to Traveling With a Baby or Toddler

I am the biggest believer in traveling with LO’s. I mean, that’s why I created this blog – to inspire other parents to face their traveling woes and show their kids the world. However. HOWEVER. I will also be the first to admit that it is not always easy. Traveling can be stressful. Parenting can …

reusable water balloon summer toy

This Is the Ultimate Summer Toy from SOPPYCID

It’s no surprise that this toy won the “Toy Insider Top Summer Toy 2023”. Our family has a blast with these in our backyard, at the pool, and probably on our next summer getaway! Balloons in Bahamas…that has a nice ring to it. These reusable water balloons are not only new and improved, but now …

kid-friendly Italian alps

The Ultimate Kid-Friendly European Alps Itinerary

Four countries. Three weeks. Two toddlers. And one unforgettable adventure. From alpine coasters to via ferrata to cliff walks, this itinerary will get your entire family’s adrenaline pumpin’! Yes – even with toddlers in tow. But don’t worry, you’ll still have time to slow down and live like the locals. Wander charming cobblestone streets in …

An Outdoor Summer Activity Your Kids Will Love

Your kids will be psyched for these reusable water balloons. And you’ll be even more excited to not have to slowly fill and tie balloons and then clean up the tiny pieces afterwards. Instead, opt for these reusable water balloons for quick and easy fun that you can play at home, at the park, or …

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Five Outdoor Games Your Kids Will Love

Summer temps will be here before you know it (hang in there!). Be ready for some outdoor family fun with these five outdoor games your kids will love. The best part about these? You can take them anywhere. Throw them in the bag for your next outdoor adventure, whether it’s at the park down the …

Disneyland California adventure

The Best Tips for Visiting Disneyland, According to Experts

On the drive down to Disneyland, California, our world-travelin’ son asked, “Do they speak a different language in Disneyland?” That question says it all. We can plan one hell of a trip across the globe, but when it comes to Disneyland just six hours away, we’re clueless. But not anymore! Before taking our little ones …

Das Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort

The Best Austrian Resort Just Got Even Better

Featured image courtesy of © DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort Alright, imagine this… you’ve been traveling for twenty-four hours. You’ve had a wink of sleep. You’re jetlagged. The kids are hanging on by a thread. As long as this place is half as good as I remember…. You stagger over to the check-in counter. The …

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Baby and Toddler Sleep Options in a Hotel Room

You never know what you’re gonna get when you reserve a crib at a hotel or Airbnb. We’ve had cribs and playards that were either too small or too soft and unsafe (so much so that we left early!). My advice for what it’s worth: make sure you have a back-up plan or bring your …

Amazon Favorites That Kept Us Cozy at the Christmas Markets

My two biggest tips for visiting the Christmas Markets in Europe: 1) bring cash, and 2) dress for cold weather! You never know what kind of weather will hit – for us it was raining in Vienna and record-breaking freezing in Munich. So many factors, not just the temp, will affect what it really feels …