Traveling with Kids

Make the trip easy to enjoy with all the kids along!

How Often To Stop with a 3 Month Old

Road Trip With a 3 Month Old: Is It Possible?

Traveling with a 3 month old will be different than traveling alone, but it is my favorite way to travel with my babies.  3 month olds can enjoy road trips with an adult seated next to them to be sure they are safe and comfortable. Plan to stop every two hours and take the baby…

What Clothes to Pack for a Month Long Road Trip

A Handy Guide for Packing Clothes for a Month Long Road Trip: Kids AND Parents

Planning a long road trip is a big task. I am working on planning a big trip for my family and I made these great lists to make the process easier for you and your family! Choose 8-10 tops for each adult and 4-5 bottoms. Children should have 10-12 tops and 5-6 bottoms. Babies should…

Journey Quote

Road Trip Without a Destination: Love the Journey 

Driving your own car down the road with no particular destination is such an exciting way to travel. If you are setting out and seeing where the road takes you, enjoy these quotes! I want to start out with a heavy hitter.  Always the journey, never the destination. – Simon Rattle This is a great…

Why Travel?

What Is the Real Purpose of Travel: Family Travel Inspiration

Instagram and Facebook shouts the beauty and glory of travel. I see these all the time, I am in FB groups where families regularly spend weeks or months exploring the globe.  I know families who travel domestically full time in RVs, and familie who join other traveling families and live communally for a few months…

Girls laughing

Phone Free Entertainment for a Family Road Trip: 11 Ideas (that do not involve license plates)

If you are looking for an electronic free car ride on your next family road trip, I got you covered.  Road trips are a great way to build strong family connections. Plan the trip entertainment well and you can start making memories before you even arrive.  Screen free entertainment isn’t just for young kids, these…

Packing Inforgraphic

When to Start Packing For a Road Trip: Ultimate Timeline Guide

When you are planning a road trip it is exciting and overwhelming. I am the head of the packing crew in my house so I like to have long lists and a solid plan.  Pack in stages, get things that you will not need at home packed 2 weeks or more in advance, then add…

Baby Crying in Car Seat

Taking a 2 Month Old On a Road Trip: Is it possible?

Having a baby changes everything, and travel is very different after you have kids. I have 4 and we road trip all the time! There are a few things to consider when taking a road trip with a 2 month old.  Some babies love traveling by car, with an infant, be sure to have an…

Road Trip with Kids

Road Trip With Kids: How Many Hours Can You Drive In a Day?

When planning a trip with kids the rules are all different. The schedule changes when you have kids and pets, but if you follow my general guidelines then you should still have a very comfortable trip.  When taking a road trip with kids, plan to stop every 2 hours. Get kids out of the car…

How old do you need to be to go on a road trip?

How Old Do You Have To Be To Go On a Road Trip?

A road trip is a great adventure and a very easy way to take a vacation. What is the best age to go on a road trip? As long as you have a valid driver’s license you can go on a road trip, this is between the ages of 16 and 18. Most states have…

Teen Road Trip at 17?

Can a 17 Year Old Go On A Road Trip?

Road trips are such a great accessible way to take a vacation, plenty of teens hope to get out on their own on a road trip. There are lots of concerns that parents have, but there are also laws to consider.  As a general rule a 17 year old with an unrestricted license can legally…