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11 Best Men’s Diaper Bags for Dads 2021
Dads need diaper bags, too! Choose a diaper bag backpack, diaper bag messenger bag, or diaper bag duffle bag that fits your style and carries everything…
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14 Best Family Card Games 2021
Card games are a great family diversion, whether you’re at home or on the road. From the ever-popular Exploding Kittens to the new family edition…
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8 Things You Should Never Put in Your Checked Bag
As I wandered the racks of Unclaimed Baggage, a shopping wonderland where lost luggage goes to find new homes just outside of Huntsville, Alabama, I…
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11 Best Kids Headphones for 2021, According to an Expert
Buying your child a pair of earphones ensures you don’t have to listen to Baby Shark on repeat. But it’s important to distinguish which kids’…
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11 Best Purses for Moms 2021
The mom bag; it’s an institution. I remember rifling through my mom’s purse as a kid. It wasn’t the most attractive bag, but it got…
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12 Best Family Board Games
When you have downtime and extra mental stamina, it’s the perfect time to bond with the family over a board game. Put down the phones,…
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9 Best Beach Wagons and Carts 2021
What’s more relaxing than a day of sand and surf? The sea breeze, the warm sun, and best of all… the unimaginable amount of family…
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12 Best Road Trip Games for Families
Play these old-fashioned (and free!) games to pass the time on your next family road trip.
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8 Best Tablets for Toddlers and Kids 2020
You’re headed out for your next family trip and you’ve covered all the bases. Passports? Clothes? Medication? Tablet? Yep, we said it: tablets are becoming…
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8 Best Instant Cameras for Kids
Kids today love taking photos, especially selfies. But they also love taking photos with instant cameras, those cameras that immediately print out photos. These make…
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Beyond the Diaper Bag: 9 Best Daypacks for Traveling Families
Chances are, your family vacation will include at least one day of adventure—think hiking, cycling, kayaking, or horseback riding. That means your carry-on just won’t…
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10 Best Travel Books to Inspire Wanderlust Teens
As teens strive for independence, sometimes they look to break away from the family vacation and venture off on their own. Here are 10 travel…
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How to Make Your Own Travel First-Aid Kit
Whether you’re taking a road trip to see family or flying overseas, there’s one thing you most definitely need to pack: a first-aid kit. While…
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9 Best Travel Cameras for Kids
Putting a camera in the hands of your child makes them a visual storyteller of their travels. Of course, their storytelling will become increasingly sophisticated…
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The Most Comfortable and Stylish Travel Clothes for Women
Moms on the go want to look confident, yet feel comfy, especially when traveling. So I enrolled seven of my travel-loving girlfriends to get together…
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8 Award-Winning Gadgets That Will Change the Way You Travel
Each year, the editors at SmarterTravel put new travel products to the test, helping travelers like you choose everything from the most convenient carry-on bag…
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The Best Cheap Luggage for Kids
Searching for cheap kids’ luggage for your next vacation? There are loads of affordable luggage brands out there, whether you’re a diehard Target fan or…
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The One Travel Accessory Every Mom Should Own
French women swear by this accessory, as evidenced in their stylish daily wardrobes that are more often than not cinched with one. It’s the one…
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12 Best Bags for the Amusement Park
As official theme park Sherpa for our family, I know the value of a good bag that gives quick access to water bottles and snacks,…
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14 Genius Travel Gadgets You Can Get for $25 or Less
You’ve got your passports and charging cables, Kindle, neck pillow, printed itinerary, and tons of excitement packed. But do you have the travel gadget that will…
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14 Best Kids Backpacks for 2021
Gearing up for back-to-school and vacation is more fun than ever, thanks to a host of new and improved kids backpacks. Featuring the most coveted…
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12 Best Stroller and Car Seat Toys for Babies and Toddlers
A busy baby is a happy baby, Keep baby busy—and happy—while on the go with these stroller and car seat toys, which include plenty of…
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11 Best Ways to Preserve Your Family Vacation Memories (and Get Excited About Your Next Trip)
You’ve taken an amazing trip, and you want that vacation feeling to last forever. Luckily, there are lots of ways the whole family can preserve…
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Baby Registry Checklist: 10 Baby Registry Must Haves for Jetsetting Parents
You know those people who get married and all they request for their wedding registry are contributions toward their dream honeymoon? That was us, pre-kids.…
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10 Best Travel Jeans for Women
Quick—name the most versatile piece of clothing in your wardrobe. For many moms, jeans are a must-pack item since they can be dressed down with…
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