Traveling with kids can be so much fun but it is a lot more work than traveling without them. We took a road trip up the Northern California and Oregon coasts with Calvin over the summer.
Week Long Road Trip With an 18 Month Old
Taking an 18 Month Old on a Plane for the Very First Time
Flying with a toddler can be one of the most stressful and unpredictable parts of traveling with kids. They are energetic, often mobile, and if you are taking your child as a lap-rider, they don't have much room to themself. But flying with one of these tiny savages is possible!
Tent Camping With a 17 Month Old
We love spending time in the outdoors. From boating to hiking to camping to walking laps around our yard inspecting rocks (Calvin's personal favorite). But getting outside with little ones isn't always easy, so I'm here to give you the help that I could have used myself.
Taking a 17 Month Old Toddler to Lake Powell in July
Spending a week and a half on a houseboat in Lake Powell is a summer tradition I happily married into. This is our second year taking our baby-turned-toddler with us on the vacation. As a bonus, I'm pregnant this year, so I'll throw in a few tips for that as well. Here's all of my tips and tricks for surviving such a hot, fun adventure!
What I Keep in My Car’s Emergency Kit
An emergency kit like this one lives in the trunk of your car and contains all sorts of things you might need in a pinch when you are out and about with your baby. It can help you avoid disasters and deal with the messes that come with kiddos.
Getting Outside With My Eleven-Month-Old When It’s Below Freezing
Taking a baby outside in the cold can be complicated and confusing, but worth the effort in the end. I've got a few tips if you have an almost-toddler like I do! (And even a few for those of you with newborns!)
KidCo Peapod Review
I'm giving my honest review of the KidCo Peapod. What is the Peapod? Why would you consider purchasing it? Do I recommend it?
Mountain Buggy Nano Travel Stroller Review
I'm giving my honest review of the Mountain Buggy Nano. What is the Nano? Why did we purchase it? Was it worth the price tag?
Road Tripping With a Baby
We spent a lot of summer 2020 driving in the car with Calvin. We drove from northern Utah to Lake Powell, Moab, Idaho Falls, and West Yellowstone. We had some amazing stretches of road and some stressful ones. This post is to help you avoid the latter as much as possible.
Do’s and Don’ts of Camping with a 7 Month Old
Is it just me, or is camping with a baby stressful??? When I was trying to plan for this trip I tried to think of every possible variable and couldn't find a whole lot of helpful information out there. This trip was definitely a learning a experience. Next time we go won't be near as anxiety inducing. Learn from my experience and have a great trip from the get go!
BARREL OF MERRELL'S 