On our recent trip to Turks and Caicos with Beaches Resorts, my son was able to experience so many things he's never been able to see and do before, it was an amazing one on one trip where I really got to see him learn and grow. Being outside of the craziness of day to day life at home, it was a time for us to just focus on each other and one thing I already knew, but really hit home for me on that trip was - this is a REALLY great kid! He impressed me at every turn and I was blown away by his … [Read more...]
We Packed with a Purpose for the Sandals Foundation
June 11, 2014 By 106 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
P&G Travel Essentials for Summer Road Trips
June 9, 2014 By 203 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Summer is finally here, meaning you’ll be spending lots of time in the car for day-trips and vacations with the family. Road trip packing can be stressful – it’s mom’s job to be prepared for the unpredictable and remember everything, right?! To ensure your vacation starts off on the right foot, here is a list of our top summer travel tips and tricks. Take time to prep Dedicate time well before departure to plan your pack—yes plan. Check the weather forecast, ensure flight times are … [Read more...]
Taking The Kids To The Brazil World Cup?
June 5, 2014 By 2 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Parents around the world will have been listening to pleading voices for months now, as the kids ask if they can pleeeease go to the World Cup in Brazil this year. It's a massive trip for any family, both in terms of the amount of traveling involved and the expense. Some of the host cities (for example, Manaus in the Amazon region in the north, and Porto Alegre in the south) are thousands of miles apart! If you're going, or trying to decide whether to go, here are a few useful tips … [Read more...]
Beaches Resorts, Turks and Caicos Celebrates the Grand Opening of Key West Luxury Village
May 30, 2014 By 58 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Beaches Turks and Caicos had much to celebrate this month as they held the official grand opening of their newest village! Key West Luxury Village boasts over 150 rooms, all at the concierge or above level, including 20 Butler Service villas and suites. Yes folks, if you have money to spare, those are the rooms you want to book, but every single room was gorgeous, spacious, and perfect down to the last detail! I traveled with my 7 year old son to take in the event and we were blown … [Read more...]
3 Tips on Traveling with Kids
May 26, 2014 By 12 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
My seven year just set off on his first adventure in the air as the two of us traveled to Turks and Caicos together. The trip required 4 flights in total and the universe did not let him off easy! We succumbed to crazy landings that required us to head back to the skies and try for a do-over, a 2 hour flight delay in a tiny airport with no air conditioning and even a missed connecting flight because of it! Other than some very painful ears due to cabin pressure, I'm happy to say he took it all … [Read more...]
Taking the Family to the City of Angels
May 22, 2014 By 2 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Los Angeles usually brings to mind images of the rich and fabulous shopping along Rodeo Drive or brushing elbows with glittering celebrities. What many mom don’t know is that the city of angels is an amazing place to experience with the kids and Los Angeles flights are available from all over the world. From world-class theme parks to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, LA is fun for the whole family. Here are some of the city’s best kid-friendly activities: Universal Studios Hollywood … [Read more...]
