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Mom’s Emergency Car Kit

Moms have to be prepared for anything, right? This easy-to-make emergency car kit will give you peace of mind while you’re out adventuring with your kids.

Moms have to be prepared for anything, right? This easy-to-make emergency car kit will give you peace of mind while you're out adventuring with your kids. Whether it’s a splinter from the park, a car-sick kid while you’re driving on a twisty mountain road, or an impressive diaper blowout right as you get to your sister’s wedding reception, Mom is supposed to be the one with all the tricks up her sleeve to take care of the problem and have everyone up and running again in no time.

I usually am that mom. I have my trusty diaper bag with extra diapers, wipes, bandaids, hand sanitizer, and various other mommy needs. However, I’ve found myself a few times lately completely unprepared….

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Travel with kids: Tampa, Florida

If you’re going to Florida, check out these ideas for fun, family-friendly things to do with kids in the Tampa area!

If you're going to Florida, check out these ideas for fun, family-friendly things to do with kids in the Tampa area!I just got back from a nine-day cross-country trip that involved four flights and more than 12 hours in the car…with my kids (ages 4 and 1). Am I crazy? Probably, but it was actually (mostly) a ton of fun!

My husband had to travel to Tampa, Florida for work, and there was a conference he wanted to attend in Key West around the same time, so we decided to make an epic family vacation of it and hope we weren’t totally getting in over our heads. …

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Travel felt board set: one-hour tutorial + free printable templates!

If you’re traveling with kids, this travel felt board is a super quick DIY craft that makes a great activity for kids stuck on a plane or in a car. Less than one hour to make and under five dollars…you can’t beat that!

If you're traveling with kids, this travel felt board is a quick DIY craft that makes a great activity for kids stuck on a plane or in a car. It costs less than five dollars, takes less than an hour to make, and will save your sanity when you're on the go with little ones this summer!
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Summer is going to be here soon, and for lots of families that means VACATIONS! I love to travel. I get a thrill out of seeing new places and experiencing different cultures, even within my own country.

Traveling with two kids under four can be tricky, but it really is doable. With kids three and under, we’ve gone to Vancouver, Disneyland, San Francisco, and Boston. We’ve done thirteen-hour car rides and five-hour plane rides. It takes planning, but travel with little kids can be a lot of fun.

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