Got twins? This may be your go-to double stroller solution. Twins are so exciting! The double fun, double joy, and double trouble. When it came to selecting a carriage I called every twin mother I knew and heard more than double the advice. Some loved their Bugaboo Donkey Twin Carriage, while others complained that it…
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Driving to Toronto? 7 Things You Need to Know Before Crossing the Border
Canada might just be a (long) car trip away, but it is another country. Keep these 7 tips in mind and your trip should go smoothly. When people share with me that they will be driving to Canada, it’s often with a tinge of panic in their voices. How can you possibly travel for 8+…
The Easy Way to Check in & Go Through Security When Flying Overseas
Do you fumble for each family member’s passport when you check in and go through security? There’s one simple solution. You’re ready to fly. You have everything ready. There are hoodies and snacks and diapers and toys and prizes and chargers and headphones and blankies and pacifiers and sippy cups and books and passports. A…
We’ve Got the Perfect Gift Idea for the Seminary-Bound Girl or the Frequent Traveler in Your Life
Do you pack up big bottles of toiletries every time you’re going somewhere? This travel gift may be your solution. Do you have a daughter going to seminary? Or do you know someone who goes away Shabbos after Shabbos or business trip after trip? This is a great travel gift idea for them. Use any…
A Great Family Day Doesn’t Have to Cost a Thing. Here’s How to Pull It Off.
When family is together, the simplest outing can be the best. Here’s how we planned the best family picnic with no effort at all. It’s funny how the same activity can be totally boring when you’re on your own, but loads of fun when you’re with a lot of people. So, if you have a…
Is There a Way to Make Packing (and Unpacking) Easier? Yes!
Have you ever packed all your clothing…in a packing cube? The hotel has been booked. The laundry is all clean and folded. The suitcases are brought out of storage. There’s no more pushing it off – it’s time to face the music! Family trips are exciting but the packing can be daunting. But there’s now…
On the Road? Games to Play While Driving Somewhere Far Away
Keep the “Are We There Yet?” refrains away with these games you can play while on the road. The ABC game Every player must find each consecutive letter of the alphabet on a sign along the way. To make it a little easier, you can allow license plates to be included as well. PDQ (based…
Traveling with Young Children? 14 Secrets for A Blissful Flight
It’s not easy to entertain children on a long flight. Here’s how to make it work without the angst. Because my husband’s whole family lives in Israel, we’ve amassed quite a few frequent flier miles with our children in tow. We’ve flown with just one baby, then one toddler, then a toddler and a baby…
Kid-Friendly Things to Do on Your Pennsylvania Road Trip
Here are some great kid-friendly things to do on your Pennsylvania road trip. Because Google does not understand that you can’t take kids to a museum. Crayola Factory Easton, Pennsylvania may or may not be on your way home (it’s on the Northern side of the Pennsylvania-NJ border), and there’s not much else to do…
