Family Fun

You could spend countless hours scouring the web for the family-friendliest trips, hotels, gear, on-the-go kid style, health and safety tips, advice, and more. Or, you could just let us do it for you. In Family Fun, our hand-picked network of travel-savvy mommy bloggers arm you with everything you need to know before you take your brood on the road — from packing, planning and trip ideas to lists, tips and tricks for stress-free family adventures.

The Best Toiletries Under 3.4 Ounces

03.09.10

Published by Enid Burns in

If you follow TSA guidelines to the letter of the law, your toiletry bag is now a ziplock from the grocery store — you don't get much choice in that. That doesn't mean, however, that what you put in the bag must hail from the drug store bargain bin. Some of your favorite shampoos can be found in small bottles. The challenge is getting everything you need on a trip to fit in that quart siz...

Thank you Fitness Magazine

03.05.10

Published by Erica Dublin in

Thank you Fitness for the feature in this month's issue, "The Toned Traveler." Pick up a copy traveling ladies for some great tips and tricks on staying healthy on the go. xo Erica ...

Got Milk? Will Travel: How To Pump on the Go

03.04.10

Published by Erica Dublin in

Family Fun

Just when you’ve figured out how to breastfeed and cook breakfast at the same time, a tarmac comes into play and a whole new challenge presents itself. Fear not, breastfeeding mommies! I have summoned the experts, from a Medela exec to a newly-minted expert like myself, to bring you a complete guide to pumping on-the-go. “Your first travel experience is going to be overwhelming, no doubt about...

Flight Canceled? Here's What to Do.

03.03.10

Published by The Jet Set Girls in

With all the snow this past month, we're sure you know someone who had a flight canceled. At one point in February, 49 of the 50 states reportedly had snow! Wendy Perrin of Condé Nast Traveler had it happen to her and her family on flights to Hawaii and shares her experience of rebooking her canceled flights. We have a few tips of our own to add from our own experience: 1. If your fligh...

Brooklyn in 'da (Play)House

02.25.10

Published by Cool Mom Picks in

Family Fun

I'm not sure when exactly my humble borough of Brooklyn, New York became cool, but there seems to be evidence of it, from the occasional celebrity sightings in my local diner, to people saying, "oh you live in Brooklyn? Cool." So while a line of Brooklyn baby tees might have once been a display of local pride, I think visitors might appreciate them too. Bklyn Yard makes some of the most fabulous, ...

10 Sanity-Saving Tips for Flying Overseas with a Baby

02.24.10

Published by Ciao Bambino in

Family Fun

The thought of international travel with a baby is enough to keep many parents at home. Although nightmare flights do happen, most parents are relieved to discover oftentimes things go better than expected. Meticulous planning is essential. Here are 10 sanity-saving tips from the author of the award-winning guidebook and website Travels with Baby, Shelly Rivoli. Get your goodies If y...

Share Family Vacation Memories - Win a Week in Tuscany

02.22.10

Published by Eliza Sarasohn in

Family Fun

Contests & Giveaways

SJF partner Ciao Bambino is celebrating the launch of their Facebook page with a Family Vacation Photo Contest. The winner will scoop up a free week-long stay at one of CB's favorite resorts in Tuscany - Casa Cornacchi Country House - a swoon-worthy resort 30 minutes east of Sienna. Sigh. How gorgeous is that place? We SO want to win! For full contest details on how to submit your va...

Eco-Friendly, All Natural Beauty Products for Earth Mamma's

02.22.10

Published by Ecofabulous in

Family Fun

Beauty

Stretch marks, morning sickness, back pain and all, let us not forget who brought us into this world (not like mom would ever let you!). This time around, along with not having to walk to school uphill (both ways) in the snow, there have also been some incredible developments in natural, organic skincare specifically designed for mommies and mommies-to-be. Erbaviva’s pregnancy line has al...

Download Your FREE Bucket List from LobotoME and See Jane Fly

02.19.10

Published by Brianna Auza in

Visit Croatia. Run a marathon. Learn Italian. These are just a few of the things I might put on this very cool checklist the See Jane Fly team just cooked up with LobotoME. (Okay, I’ll be honest, more like a half marathon, but hey, a girl can dream!) And that’s exactly what SJF contributor Jenny Newcomer, blogger and creator of LobotoME {goods to keep ME sane} encourages women to d...

Tackling Tahoe with Tots in Tow

02.18.10

Published by Debbie Abrams Kaplan in

Family Fun

Kid Travel & Education

My friends thought I was crazy to take an infant and toddler to Lake Tahoe. Not only was it winter, but my husband Mark would be occupied at a conference there. But I’m an optimist. I had visions of us happily sledding down the hill in the sun, making snow angels and snowmen while Mark spent his days indoors. I didn’t count on the storm dumping four feet of snow in two days. I didn’t count o...