We’re heading on a family trip to Disneyland soon, which means I’ve been busy brainstorming ways to keep our kids entertained on the plane. I’ve previously shared some of our favourite road trip activities (check them out here), but for this trip I wanted something […]
My parents gave me a wonderful childhood. I’m the oldest of four kids, and somehow there was always enough love, attention, and energy to go around. But there’s one thing they did for us that stands out as hands-down the best experience in my entire childhood. […]
When you’re packing for a family vacation, organization is vital. Between the days of preparation, the sudden fixation on the weather at the destination, and the multiple lists that are checked and double-checked, I often feel like I’m planning an advanced military operation, not packing […]
A vacation isn’t a vacation if nobody is sleeping. And as we all know – if your child isn’t sleeping, there’s no way you’re getting any sleep. Getting your baby or toddler to sleep while travelling can be daunting. Unfamiliar places, changes to your schedule […]
There’s nothing like travelling with kids. It’s magical, exciting, memorable – and a ton of work. It’s worth it for the memories created and time spent together, but saving money on family vacations makes all of the effort that goes into it a bit easier […]
Part 3: Family Road Trip Organization This article is Part 3 in a three-part series on surviving road trips with kids. As you may recall, in Part 1 I shared our three keys to a successful road trip with young children: keep them busy, keep […]
Part 2: Road Trip Snacks for Kids This article is Part 2 in a three-part series on surviving road trips with kids. As you may recall, in Part 1 I shared our three keys to a successful road trip with young children: keep them busy, […]
Part 1: Road Trip Activities for Kids Road trips with young children. The thought alone is enough to fill any parent with an overwhelming sense of dread. But unless you intend to sequester yourself at home for the next 18 years, they are usually a […]
Recently, I had the pleasure (ha!) of organizing our family of five for a plane trip with about two days’ notice. As we all know, packing for a trip with kids can be a bit of a logistical nightmare. The younger they are, the more […]
Life with kids can be unpredictable. Learn how to build a car kit to be prepared for anything life with kids might throw at you when you’re on the go!
Hi! I’m Laura. My husband and I are juggling two busy professional careers while raising three kids – two boys, ages 8 and 6, and 3 year old girl. I love organizing and crave quiet, which is often at odds with our very busy family. My goal with this blog is to create a resource for all of us to quiet the chaos in our lives, to give us back the time and energy to focus on what’s important. Thanks for joining me!
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