This Thursday, February 2nd at 9 pm EST, Pit Stops for Kids is co-hosting a KOA Campfire live chat on gearing up for camping with kids, during which we'll be giving away a brand new Kelty Journey 2.0 child backpack carrier. East Coast Editor Kate … [Read more...]
Review of the Kelty Journey 2.0 child carrier and live chat giveaway!
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kimpton holiday weekend giveaway: a stay at Hotel Monaco Portland
December 8, 2011 By 90 Comments
Last weekend, I joined four fellow travel bloggers in experiencing five distinct Hotel Monaco properties in five cities across the country for a family holiday getaway. We loved our stays so much, we want your family to experience your own Kimpton … [Read more...]
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and giveaway
December 5, 2011 By 57 Comments
The holidays is my family's favorite time to visit a Disney theme park (psst: the weeks between Thanksgiving and school break are ideal for beating crowds and high prices!). What makes this such a magical time? Read on for a round up of seasonal … [Read more...]
Pair giving with vacation planning this holiday season
November 29, 2011 By 3 Comments
It's that time of year: time for the Passports with Purpose annual fundraiser! If you're a global traveler, or just think globally, I hope you'll consider giving to this fantastic cause. Last year, Passports with Purpose raised over $50,000 … [Read more...]
Book alternative vacation lodging and enter to win $500 at Enrout
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I'm a happy travel blogger when family vacation planning is made easy, which is why I was excited to learn about … [Read more...]
Planet Explorers guidebooks review and giveaway
October 26, 2011 By 6 Comments
Before any family vacation, I always advise educating kids on where they'll be going and what they'll be seeing. In preparation for our June 2011 visit to New York City, we read books, watched movies that promenently featured the Big Apple, and … [Read more...]
Life is Good Journey Tote review
October 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
No matter what type of trip my family is embarking upon, there's always one thing I absolutely must have among my packing supplies: a quality tote bag. Whether it's used as a carry-on for the airplane, a snack bag for the car, or a beach bag for … [Read more...]
Travel Tip: a Four Seasons vacation giveaway!
October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
During my summer stay at the Four Seasons Vancouver, I was continually impressed by not only their famed attention to detail, luxury, and comfort, but their family-friendliness. Amenities are now available for kids at every turn during a Four Seasons … [Read more...]
What to eat on the road and Riceworks giveaway
October 2, 2011 By 8 Comments
Summer's over, but show of hands: who's still on the road? We are, every weekend we can get away, plus more that are dedicated to sports-related travel. When we're on the road as a family, eating plays an important role. Not only does food serve as a … [Read more...]
Technology for the road: Samsung Galaxy Tab
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I met the Samsung representatives at last month's BlogHer convention in San Diego and they told me the Galaxy Tab is a great tablet for travelers, I tried to keep an open mind as a self-professed lover of all devices of a lower-case 'i' … [Read more...]
