Snowy road trip tip: Laminate the tire chain instructions
Have you ever tried to install tire chains while pulled over in a slushy turnout, with clumsy snow gloves (or numb fingers) and only a hazy sense of how to do it?
Travel + Getting Out
All about family adventures away from home, whether around the corner or around the world.
Hacks for when you're out-and-about, including:
...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.
28 February 2012
03 February 2012
Super Bowl Sunday: No crowds at the usual weekend family hot spots
I trot Jay's Super Bowl hack out every year, but it's such a good one!
18 January 2012
Make a no-sew Moby wrap baby carrier
Heather of Rookie Moms made her own Moby Wrap-style baby carrier (which she refers to as her Fauxby). And you can, too. Really, you can.
14 December 2011
Lost blankie, teddy bear, or other special lovey? This shop specializes in replacements.
While on a heroic quest to find a duplicate blankie for her son, Caron stumbled across a shop that specializes in stocking lovey replacements.
07 December 2011
Little kids, public restrooms, and handwashing? Talk amongst yourselves.
Abigail's kid's too short to reach the sink in a public restroom, but she's pregnant, so picking him up and propping him against a germy countertop isn't ideal. Any ideas?
08 November 2011
Keep an empty soda bottle in the car for little boy pee emergencies
The title of this hack says it all (perhaps too much for some of you?), but Kim deserves major credit for sending this in. Because, come on! This is so helpful!
07 November 2011
Piddle Pad protects car seat from diaper blowouts
In response to a hack suggesting disposable changing pads as car seat poop-protectors, @Heatherikki pointed out a smart non-disposable solution.
07 November 2011
Disposable changing pad keeps car seat clean(er) during potty training
I'm sure Candice speaks from potty-training experience.
19 October 2011
Pack road trip snacks and supplies in a divided wine carton
This tip keeps car snacks easily viewable and grab-able.
28 September 2011
Sippy cup stand-in: lidded paper coffee cup
Angela's almost-spillproof hack comes in handy on vacation, or on a quick errand run.
15 September 2011
Keep medical- and health details accessible with Evernote
Opher's tech-enhanced tip for keeping hard-to-remember medical details at one's fingertips.
12 September 2011
Safety + parking reminder: take a picture of the kids next to the parking sign
Trish's variation on a hack for lost-kid preparation at amusement parks is so simple it could apply to all sorts of travel situations. I had to "promote" it from the comments so everyone could benefit. I take the picture of everyone standing in front of the sign where we've parked...
09 September 2011
Beef up airplane seat belts for your toddler: CARES Child Aviation Restraint System
Speaking of toddlers and airplanes, Debbie of the fantastic family travel site Delicious Baby is hosting an excellent giveaway: a CARES Child Aviation Restraint System. I've read about this product for years, noting the obvious need something like this, and the generally good reviews. Read the full post at Delicious...
09 September 2011
Strap the car seat to rolling luggage to "tote" toddlers through the airport
A clever hack for traveling solo with little kids, or for simply lugging the car seat through the airport.
17 August 2011
Mitten clips protect "lovies" from loss
If you've ever experienced the disaster that is losing your kid's blankie/stuffed animal/lovey while away from home, you will appreciate Amanda's hack.
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