Posts by Dusti Smith Stoneman
How to Have a Successful Road Trip in a Small Car
It’s Totally Possible to Road Trip in a Small Car (with kids…) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We LOVE road trips with kids (even in a small car)! I’ve shared our list of items below to keep in the front of the car as well as in the trunk! Being able…
Read MoreFamily Friendly Podcasts for Road Trips
Family Friendly Podcasts for Road Trips: A screen free alternative to passing time in the car We are one of those families that limit screen time – in daily life but also on vacation. If we are flying the kids pretty much get free reign to watch as much as they want on their own…
Read MoreSummer Planning for Kids Without Summer Camp!
Summer Planning for Kids who don’t go to Summer Camp! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I know it seems early to start planning your summer, but trust me — START NOW! My husband and I are lucky that our work schedules don’t require that we find full-time childcare for…
Read MoreThe International Vacation Planning Checklist You Need
International Vacation Planning Checklist: Your To Do List Are you like me? Do you get SUPER anxious the day or two (or week!) before you leave for vacation? It’s crazy the amount of anxiety I get before leaving on a trip. It doesn’t matter if it’s an adult only vacation or if the kids…
Read MoreThe Ultimate List of Conversation Starters: Road Trips with Kids
The Ultimate List of Conversation Starters: Road Trips with Kids Road trips with children are fun! Truly, they can be. I know you are thinking that road trips with kids are synonymous with overwhelming feelings and dread but I believe that preparations are key to having a successful drive. Starting with your expectations is number…
Read MorePractical Items for the Minimal Traveler
Practical Items for the Minimal Traveler I am still at the beginning of my journey to becoming a minimal traveler. The biggest part of my journey is learning about minimal travel packing. It’s a challenge to reset our thinking and approach to packing but honestly, it’s been so very freeing! In fact, it’s been…
Read MoreWhy you Should Skip the Gondola in Venice
Why you Should Skip a Gondola Ride in Venice: Take a Rowing Lesson Instead! What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Venice, Italy? Gondolas and streets of water, right? Of course taking a gondola ride is at the top of everyone’s list when on vacation in Italy. I am here to tell…
Read MorePasta Making Class in Italy with Kids
Pasta Making Class in Florence = Ideal Family Activity A pasta making class is an ABSOLUTE MUST for your family vacation to Italy! Finding a pasta making class for our Italy vacation with the kids was at the top of our list. We asked each of our children what their top three things were for…
Read MoreHow to start saving for vacation
Do These Three Things Today to Travel Internationally Next Year The first place you begin to save for vacation may not be what you think. It’s not about making more money to vacation (although that’s always nice). It’s about maximizing the savings where you are already spending within your household budget. If you don’t keep…
Read More9 Practical Travel Gifts for Kids
9 Practical Travel Gifts for Kids Gifts that can be used for travel with your kids are THE BEST kind of gifts, in my opinion! I also like the fact that most of the suggested gifts on this list can be used in many types of vacations as well as outside of vacation! If you…
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