(PSSST! Be sure to forward if you know a relative or friend in need of some helpful ideas…) You may have many gift ideas in mind that will do well staying home, but how many gifts for your child will you also be glad to take along on your next trek? Consider these travel-friendly gifts for…
I received this email from a mother planning a very exciting Florida vacation with a baby. Hi Shelly, We are planning to fly from Israel to Florida for four weeks with our 5 mos. old in January (he will be 8 mos.). We will fly into Tampa, visit the Gulf Coast, then drive to Miami…
Over the weekend, I had the privilege of being with my grandmother as she peacefully rested through her last full day with us, with my mother and I sharing favorite stories and a game of Scrabble (her favorite game) at her side. I have been so incredibly lucky to know my grandma for 40 years,…
As you know, I’ve had a lot of good news to share about the new Travels with Baby book and blog this year. This, however, tops it all. Last week, I’d been adventuring solo around Huntsville, Alabama one morning, earning myself a seat at the Liars’ Table at a traditional southern diner, exploring downtown, and walking miles…
Who could use a vacation more than a couple in the trenches of new parenthood? Sleep deprivation, mounting laundry, visits from gift-bearing guests, and a return to the workplace can leave Mom and Dad with little energy or time to enjoy the marvel of the newest twig on the family tree. But when you travel…
I hope you’ve been having a great summer and have had some opportunities to get out and enjoy it with your family. We’ve just returned from a family road trip here, and the laundry is calling while the suitcases (as usual) protest being put away. Nevertheless, I have an announcement to share and a reminder…