Adventure Awaits

Girl and a boy looking for bugs in backyard
Raising Adventurous Kids: My Conversation on the Frame of Life Podcast
What I Want to Remember Most in This Season of Life I recently had the opportunity to join the Frame of Life Podcast for a conversation about raising adventurous and... Read more...
Baby at airport on travel baby play mat
Favorite Baby Travel Essentials
Traveling with a baby doesn’t have to be overwhelming. As a mom and the inventor of the Lay and Play Adventure Mat, I’ve tested tons of baby travel gear on... Read more...
Two girls age 10 and 8 riding bikes
Simple Family Adventure Ideas That Bring Your Family Closer
Simple family adventure ideas don’t have to be complicated. A quick bike ride turned into the highlight of my tween’s weekend—and a reminder of how powerful small moments of connection... Read more...
3 Simple Things to Help Your Baby’s Development
3 Simple Things to Help Your Baby’s Development
Last week, on my way to pick up my daughter from school, I saw my younger self out on a walk. (Okay, not literally—but hear me out.) There was this young... Read more...
How Quick Games Make Daily Walks More Fun
How Quick Games Make Daily Walks More Fun
  Every family is a little bit different, but if you have babies, toddlers or little kids often a walk or outside adventure is a daily activity. Sometimes it is... Read more...
How I got my kids to love packing for trips
How I got my kids to love packing for trips
To help your kids take charge of their own packing, I’ve created an easy-to-use Kids’ Packing List that you can use over and over again. Giving your kids the tools... Read more...
Pack your carry-on like this to save your sanity on your next family vacation
Pack your carry-on like this to save your sanity on your next family vacation
Have you ever found yourself digging through your carry-on bag mid-flight, desperately searching for a pacifier or a snack? Yep. Me too.  Me: “It’s in the blue bag.”My mom: “Here... Read more...
Turning Travel Stress into Family Memories: A Fresh Look at Airport Experiences
Turning Travel Stress into Family Memories: A Fresh Look at Airport Experiences
Sometimes the journey is just as important as the destination. When I was a kid, and even as a young adult, I loved going to the airport. There was something... Read more...
Travel First Aid Kit for Families: What You Actually Need (+ Why It Matters)
Travel First Aid Kit for Families: What You Actually Need (+ Why It Matters)
Create the perfect DIY travel medicine kit for your family adventures. Learn exactly what to pack, how to organize it, and why having a ready-to-go kit can save your family... Read more...
Stressed and overwhelmed mom in airport with child
Pre-Vacation Habits That Guarantee a Stress-Free Return Home
Ever rushed out the door for a vacation, leaving behind a whirlwind of chaos? We've all been there. Recently, I returned from a weekend getaway to find my house in... Read more...
What to Do with a Baby (or Kids) at the Airport: The One Pre-Flight Habit That Changes Everything
What to Do with a Baby (or Kids) at the Airport: The One Pre-Flight Habit That Changes Everything
The best thing we do before every flight with kids has nothing to do with snacks, screens, or toys. It’s one simple habit that helps everyone have a smoother travel... Read more...
How family adventures bring you closer together
How family adventures bring you closer together
Every Memorial Day weekend, our family tradition has been to go camping. However, this year, we had to skip the trip as our beloved dog was recovering from surgery. While... Read more...