I’ll be honest – the old “Universal is a two-day add-on after Disney” advice stopped being true the moment Epic Universe opened in May 2025. There’s a third full park now, the queues are still climbing as locals discover it, and if your teens are anything like mine, they already have a list of rides…
I’ve tested plenty of personal item bags over the years, and most force you to compromise. They either fit your laptop, stay organized, or don’t fit comfortably under the seat. Rarely do they do all three. As someone who flies regularly and works remotely while traveling, I consider my personal item bag one of the…
As a mom traveling with teens, I’ve learned that basic economy only stays ‘cheap’ if you avoid those surprise baggage fees. And when you’re already paying for four flights, those extra fees add up fast. There’s nothing wrong with them. But once you start adding a carry-on or checked bag, that cheap flight suddenly isn’t…
Getting hurt on a trip is already stressful. Now add the weird disorientation of being in a different state, maybe a different time zone, maybe you do not even know the nearest hospital. And you are trying to think clearly while your body is doing the opposite. This is the playbook I would want open…
Do you like to take the family on a beach vacation? I love hanging out for the day on the beach but hate getting it all together. There always seems to be something we forget. (Recently it was towels, really?) I put together a full list of everything you need from hacks, snacks, and packs,…
Planning a trip to Michigan with teenagers can feel like a gamble. Will they love it, or will you hear a chorus of “I’m bored” before lunch? As someone who grew up in Michigan and has spent the last 20 years bringing my own kids back every summer (and plenty of winters), I’ve learned exactly…