Road Trip
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Real Life [Solo Parent] Low Budget Vacation Meal Plan
Hello! I recently returned from a 10 night solo parent vacation with my kids. We travel a lot and one of the ways that I can afford to travel like we do is to keep things cheap. One of the easiest ways to keep things cheap is with food. I meal plan at home like…
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Best Spring Break Trips for Families
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Why I Choose Road Trips Over Flights (Especially as a Mom)
There was a time when flying felt like the obvious choice. Faster. Easier. More “official” as a vacation. But after years of traveling with kids—through different ages, stages, and seasons of life—I’ve learned something important: For our family, road trips almost always win. This isn’t about avoiding airports forever or saying flights don’t have their…
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Solo Parent Road Trip Survival
Traveling alone with kids doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This solo parent road trip survival guide shares real-life tips for preparing, staying organized, managing screen time, and building confidence on long drives. Perfect for moms planning solo vacations, road trips with kids, and family travel without a second adult.
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How I Feed My Family in a Hotel Room (And Save Serious Money Doing It)
Eating well on vacation doesn’t require a full kitchen—or eating out every night. These hotel room meal ideas are mom-tested, kid-approved, and designed for real travel days. Perfect for microwave-only rooms, road trips, and budget-friendly family vacations.
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Why I Choose to Travel Solo With My Kids (And Why You Can Too)
Traveling solo with kids might feel intimidating—but it’s more possible than you think. In this post, I share why I’ve chosen to travel alone with my kids since they were babies, the challenges we’ve faced, and how it’s allowed us to explore destinations like South Dakota, Montana, Washington DC, West Virginia, and more. If you’ve…
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What We Actually Eat on Road Trips (Easy Make-Ahead Recipes)
Looking for easy make-ahead road trip food ideas for families? This post shares the real recipes we rely on for stress-free travel, including egg bites, pancake bites, zucchini muffins, protein balls, and chicken salad. These simple, budget-friendly recipes help families skip fast food, save money, and keep everyone fueled and happy on long drives.
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Road Tripping: Chicago to Walt Disney World [part 3?]
In this article, I share how we road-tripped from Chicago to Disney World in one day, breaking the drive into manageable sections with realistic timing from our recent trip. It’s a practical, real-life guide for families considering a long-haul drive and wanting to know exactly what to expect along the way.