Stroller or No Stroller? What’s the Best Option for Flying With Twins?
September 15, 2026
Ok, it’s not exactly stroller or no stroller, unless you’re brave or have two adults per baby. It’s how many strollers, which stroller, when does it go on the plane, and how much of the airport you’re carrying a baby through instead of pushing one. Drop it at the counter, or bring it to the […]
Westin Yilan Spa Hotel: Family hotel review. Is it worth it?
September 9, 2026
The boys drop their bags in the entryway of the Westin Yilan and let out a “Bro! Look at this room!” Then they slide open the door to the balcony and yell, “It has its own pool!” Close, boys. It’s a stone tub, not a pool, and it was empty (so clearly not a pool). […]
Tromsø is Last Year: Try Narvik to watch the Fascinating Northern Lights
September 1, 2026
Ribbons of purple and green danced across the Narvik fjord sky. We pulled over, cut the engine, and watched through the glass roof while our two ten-year-olds jumped out of the car and stared. That’s the pitch for chasing the Narvik northern lights with kids: watching your kids, who always have something to say, go […]
Is Albania Worth Visiting in Winter With Kids? Read Our Full Honest Account
July 21, 2026
“Why Albania?” they’d ask, as they tilted their heads. “Why not?” we’d reply. Albania in winter with kids? Not the kind of thing that evokes a response of “that makes sense.” We got raised eyebrows and a few polite versions of “hm, interesting choice.” This post is what Albania in winter with kids looks like in […]
10 Free Ways to Keep a Baby Happy on a Plane (No Toys Required)
June 23, 2026
The flight attendant makes her way down the aisle collecting trash. My 7-month-old grabs the empty plastic cup before I can hand it over, turns it upside down, and starts banging it on the tray table with the focus of someone who has found their life’s purpose. The plane is loud enough that no one […]
7 Items That Saved Us After Getting Separated Flying With Twins
May 12, 2026
Airlines separate twin parents more often than you think. Pack these 7 items and you’ll be ready when it happens. We got separated twelve rows apart when flying with twins on an international flight. My husband had the diaper bag under his seat. I had the other carry-on. Twin B had a diaper blowout […]
2 Days in London with Kids Budget: Honest Breakdown of Every Dollar
April 28, 2026
“How much did you spend in London?” It’s the question I get asked most when people find out we lived near London for years, and the honest answer? Our London budget for 2 days with kids came to £1,454.66 (about $1,847). But here’s what really matters: what that money actually bought us. “How much did you spend […]
2 Days in London with Kids: The Ultimate Trip Guide to Make It Amazing
April 14, 2026
Age-specific recommendations, realistic time estimates, bathroom locations (!), money-saving tips, and what to skip. Everything you actually need for a successful London weekend with toddlers, kids, or tweens.
Flying With Twins: The Survival Guide That’ll Actually Save Your Sanity (80+ Flights)
March 3, 2026
Real advice for surviving airports, meltdowns, and judgmental strangers Time to read: 14 minutes I watched a cockroach skitter across the airport hotel room floor. My seven-month-old twins slept on a picnic blanket we’d laid over questionable bedsheets. Rock bottom. Four hours later, those same twins boarded their flight like calm, tiny humans. Best parenting […]