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Family Travel Gear

10 Weekender Bags for Your Next Family Escape

by Courtney Elko

If you buy it, you will travel! That's what you can tell yourself as you…

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Air Travel

10 Ways to Save on Baggage Fees

by Caroline Costello

Airline baggage fees can significantly beef up the cost of a vacation for families traveling…

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Air Travel

What to Pack for the Kids In a…

by Lissa Poirot

With so many size restrictions and federal regulations, what we can bring on a plane…

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Family Travel Gear

10 Best Travel Sneakers for Women and Moms…

by Tamara Gruber

Travel sneakers need to be lightweight and comfortable, but also fashionable. They also need to…

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Packing Tips

8 Things That Will Ruin Your Vacation If…

by Cynthia J. Drake

If there's something that could be forgotten while packing for a trip, I guarantee my…

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Air Travel

The Ultimate Carry-On Bag for Moms

by Courtney Elko

Finding the best carry-on bag for any type of travel can be challenging. But when…

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8 Best Beach Wagons and Carts for 2023

by Wendy Helfenbaum

What’s more relaxing than a day of sand and surf? The sea breeze, the warm sun, and best of all… the unimaginable amount of family…

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The 8 Best Portable Potties and Toilets

by Megan Johnson

Summer is here, and with it comes road trips and day trips, and when you have kids, it means that, almost inevitably, at least once…

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The 12 Best Convertible Purses That Turn Into Backpacks

by Adele Chapin

Looking for a new bag that’s made for a multi-tasking mom? These 12 versatile bags do double-duty, easily transforming from a purse into a backpack.…

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The Best Roof Racks and Rooftop Cargo Carriers for 2021

by Megan Johnson

Summer road trips are upon us, and if you’re worried about space in the car, you may need to invest in a cargo carrier. Cargo…

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11 Swimsuit Cover Ups You Need in Your Closet Now

by Cynthia J. Drake

Let’s be real: for some of us, anything related to bathing suits can be an event on par with, say, a root canal. But once…

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The Best Period Underwear for Travel

by Megan Johnson

It happens to all of us: you plan a vacation weeks or months in advance, and as it gets closer, you realize that your period…

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14 Items Under $25 That You Should Never Travel Without

by Tamara Gane

Who says essential items have to be expensive? When we’re traveling, it often seems the things we rely on the most come with the smallest…

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10 Best Baby Socks (That Actually Stay On)

by Terry Ward

Hang around with a baby long enough and you’ll surely encounter one of the biggest clothing mysteries of all: the case of the vanishing baby…

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10 Best Packing Cubes for Kids and Families 2021

by Terry Ward

It’s easy for adults to take charge and do it all. But involving the kids in the packing process for a trip can make them…

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17 Best Travel Clothes for Men 2020

by Terry Ward

Heading out of town? Relax, guys, and follow our lead on what to pack. The best travel clothes for men are ones that layer well…

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8 Best Tablets for Toddlers and Kids 2021

by Cynthia J. Drake

You’re headed out for your next family trip and you’ve covered all the bases. Passports? Clothes? Medication? Tablet? Yep, we said it: tablets are becoming…

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15 Most Versatile Travel Dresses 2021

by Keryn Means

A versatile travel dress can help you stay cool on vacation, while also looking completely put together (even though it took you all of five…

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10 Best Headphones for Mom and Dad in 2021

by Jeff Bogle

It’s not that we don’t want to hear our kids (okay, maybe we don’t—especially when they’re fighting in the back seat). But from time to…

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7 Best Baby Sun Hats for 2021

by Terry Ward

We’re not promising these hats won’t get yanked off eventually. But their comfortable fabrics and fits gives you a better shot at keeping your little…

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6 Best Scavenger Hunt Games for Kids 2021

by Jackie Perrin

Scavenger hunts can rescue a rainy day on vacation, keep the kids busy on the road, or help them learn geography or get to know…

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12 Best Portable Chargers 2021

by Jeff Bogle

While each family travels differently, with some preferring the scenic beauty of national parks, some the art and culture of big cities, and others the…

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Beyond the Diaper Bag: 9 Best Daypacks for Traveling Families

by Wendy Helfenbaum

Chances are, your family vacation will include at least one day of adventure—think hiking, cycling, kayaking, or horseback riding. That means your carry-on just won’t…

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9 Best Travel Cameras for Kids

by Diana Ballon

Putting a camera in the hands of your child makes them a visual storyteller of their travels. Of course, their storytelling will become increasingly sophisticated…

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12 Best Bags for the Amusement Park

by Dave Parfitt

As official theme park Sherpa for our family, I know the value of a good bag that gives quick access to water bottles and snacks,…

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10 Best Travel Jeans for Women

by Wendy Helfenbaum

Quick—name the most versatile piece of clothing in your wardrobe. For many moms, jeans are a must-pack item since they can be dressed down with…

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8 Best Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots

by Courtney Elko

Traveling with limited internet (or without it entirely) can be difficult. Sure, you may want to unplug from work emails and social media, but you…

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10 Best Travel Pillows for Kids

by Tamekia Reece

The last thing you want when traveling is an uncomfortable child. Sure, you already know to have snacks, books, electronic gadgets and toys to keep…

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1 Best Kids Travel Shoes (That Do Double Duty)

by Cortney Fries

There’s only so much room in your suitcase, so when packing for family vacations, you usually have to choose only a pair or two of shoes…

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What to Pack for Your Vacation Rental: 62 Essential Items to Bring (and What You Can Leave at Home)

by Cynthia J. Drake

Vacation rentals (found on sites such as VRBO, AirBnb, FlipKey, HomeAway, and TripAdvisorRentals) can be a wonderful option for family vacations, as they typically allow…

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9 Best Wrinkle-Free Travel Clothes

by Diana Ballon

Travel can be demanding at times—on you and your clothes. Who wants to arrive at their destination after a long plane or car ride and…

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