I’ve had safety on the brain lately. Maybe it’s because I’m taking the kids to Asia for the 1st time, but I’m seeing more and more mention of “safe destinations”. Saverocity’s own Joe Cortez recently wrote a piece about cities…
When Your Kids Get Sick Overseas: Three Lessons Learned the Hard Way
A topic came up on the Saverocity Podcast at FT4RL: what you wish you knew before traveling with kids.I volunteered one I’ve learned the hard way and realized I’ve never shared before on the blog: pack more kids’ medicines than…
Camp Mom Asia 2015 by the Numbers: 19,177 Miles in 30 Days!
Whew. The logistics for Camp Mom Asia are finally in place! Thanks for bearing with me as I worked it all out in my head. Your advice has really helped.Here’s the plan, along with my thought process which I hope…
The Meltdown Day: My #1 Tip for Happy Family Travel
I often get asked advice about Camp Mom and how I keep family travel happy. My #1 answer is simple: schedule a Meltdown Day.Meltdown days can be due to sickness, exhaustion, or just the plain old bad mood. By building lots…