Travel entertainment is key to successful travel.

If you plan on taking any road trips this summer be sure to stock up and some good in-car entertainment. Check out this awesome Magnetic Backseat Travel Tin that's sure to provide hours of fun for you and your kiddos! With Checkers, Bingo, Solitaire, Tangrams, a Doodle Board, and License Plate games there will be no shortage of entertainment along the way. Plus, at just $11.50, you won't break the bank for some extra family fun. Check out our website for more details and ordering information.

http://www.continentalkid.com/m8/106--magnetic-backseat-travel-tin.html

Pack a little, pack a lot. Either way, just pack the right stuff.

Ok, so I always find myself saying that my favorite part of vacation is planning everything...until, of course, I become completely overwhelmed with all of the details and would much prefer to hand the reigns to someone anyone else. Packing is the worst. All of the sudden I seem to forget about the things I use on a daily basis, and end up almost forgetting the toothpaste and deodorant. Not cool. Fear not, friends, my net surfing has lead me to a family vacation packing list that seems to cover all the bases! If you're looking for a little reminder as you're  filling your suitcases for your upcoming trip, check out this website and leave the remembering to them =)
Pack on, travelers!

http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/family-packing-list/art/

Staycation, anyone?

Who says a vacation has to be taken in a faraway land with warm sunny beaches, and beautiful beverages with tiny umbrellas, and long car rides with screaming children, and endless amounts of money and planning...hmmm. Not sure if that is considered a vacation or just a big headache. Vacations can certainly be spent in the comfort of your own home without spending a fortune, but still having an exciting and (hopefully) stress free experience. It's a grand little thing called a 'Staycation' and it has become a very popular way to spend breaks with family and friends. Not only are there tons of fun activities that can be planned within your home, but between restaurants, museums, zoos, and parks, there's sure to be something you're entire family can enjoy! Check out this link for more helpful tips on making your staycation a big hit! =)

http://staycationnation.net/

A little help from our friend, the Smart Phone.

In an effort to make travel planning (and the very act of travelling itself) as easy as possible, I found an article that listed the 'Top 25 Travel Apps for Parents'. These apps are fun, useful, and best of all? Most of them are FREE! Because when it comes to planning vacations, we want all the free we can get... Enjoy!
http://www.babble.com/products/mom-products/25-best-travel-apps-planning-kayak/

Travel season never sleeps...

Hey there, Travelers! Well, spring breaks are finally winding down and we are all returning to our regular schedules full of school, work, homework, cleaning, dishes....the list could go on forever!! But, since travel season never sleeps (every season should be travel season, in my opinion) you will still be able to find fabulous travel tips and gear for long family vacays to short weekend getaways right here with me! Check back often for exciting updates and feel free to submit questions or tips from your own vacations. Adios!

-Steph

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