Traveling with children is not for the weak. Basically, you’re moving your entire life thanks to the TSA while trying to keep everyone fed, entertained, rested, and somewhat regulated. I realized the key is not to overpack, overplan, or overcomplicate things. It’s about having a few go-to systems that make you feel a little more comfortable.
In my opinion, journey it’s about looking and feeling refreshed with minimal effort. I want to get off a plane with bright eyes, not like I just survived a hostage situation. Here are a few things that help me (and the kids) get there in one piece.
Moms Abroad: Travel Tips to Stay Sane
Look effortlessly well-rested.
Eyebrow Peptide opens up the face, grooms your eyebrows and ultimately leaves you looking refined and polished. Bright eyes in 1 minute or less.
Wake up your face instantly.
THE ice rolleras soon as you wake up, instantly refreshes your skin and will make you look as rested as your children.
Optimize your rest, make it deep and uninterrupted.
Apply mouth tape to support nasal breathing, resulting in deep sleep. It also signals to your children that mom is done for the day and will no longer accept demands or engage in negotiations.
Packing cubes, color coded.
Each member of the family has their own packing cube color. This makes packing and unpacking an organized, streamlined experience, instead of a chaotic chore.
Create activity packs, reduce screens.
For each child, bring one foldable and hanging toiletry bag with their favorite activities. Snacks, stickers, colored pencils, coloring pages, word searches, small games and toys. This saves you time on the plane, during a hotel break and during long car journeys.
Your routine, but concise.
A an ice roller, mouth tape, and a new pack of facial towels for yourself, your children and everything else. These are the ones you’ll use again and again.
It’s also your vacation.
BOOKS TO TAKE:
The Bottomless Cup by Kevin Boehm
Friday afternoon club by Griffin Dunne
Strangers by Belle Burden
TRAVEL TIPS:
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