Courtney Elko
8 Best Swim Floaties for Kids 2023
Whether you have an infant, toddler or a young swimmer, floaties for kids are a fun and a safe staple for any day in the…
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10 Weekender Bags for Your Next Family Escape
If you buy it, you will travel! That’s what you can tell yourself as you browse through these fabulous (and efficient) weekender bags for women…
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Best Beach Gear 2021: 9 Must-Haves for Families
The days of conveniently carrying one beach chair, a towel and a cute beach bag to the beach are mere memories of your time before…
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The 17 Best East Coast Family Vacations
Choose the best East Coast family vacation based on your family’s ages and interests.
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10 Best Eco-Friendly Hotels for Families
Looking for sustainable lodging that’ll allow you to do some good for the planet while on vacation? Start with one of these eco-friendly hotels. From…
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7 Best Fall Jackets for Kids 2021
Fall weather can be unpredictable; one minute there’s a crisp breeze in the air, the next it’s snowing. So fall jackets for kids need to…
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8 Best Baby Beach Tents 2021
Looking for a beach tent to protect your little ones from the sun and heat? These are our picks for the best baby beach tents.
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7 Best Colorado Ski Resorts for Beginners
Skiing for the first time can be intimidating. The ski gear and equipment, alone, is overwhelming, and the chair lifts and mountains can look scary.…
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8 Best Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots
Traveling with limited internet (or without it entirely) can be difficult. Sure, you may want to unplug from work emails and social media, but you…
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10 Best Winter Hats for Kids
The best winter hats for kids need to stay on little baby heads, be stylish enough for teens, and keep everyone warm. Whether you’re planning…
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11 U.S. Road Trips Kids Should Experience Before They Grow Up
The classic family road trip should be experienced by every kid at least once in their lifetime (more if you can withstand the are-we-there-yet’s!). When…
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10 Most Purchased Travel Gadgets on Family Vacation Critic
We love to provide our readers with recommendations for gear, and our readers love to shop for products that make travel with kids just a…
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Roshambo Baby and Toddler Sunglasses Review: The Unbreakable Kid Sunglasses
The Roshambo Baby and Toddler Sunglasses are kid-sized, fashionable and UV protective. They protect from the sun’s harmful rays, while also allowing kids to look…
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Body Glove Paddle Pals Life Vest Review: The Life Vest Kids Will Actually Want to Wear
The Body Glove Paddle Pals Swim Vest is a life vest with attached arm bands for kids weighing between 30 and 50 pounds. It allows…
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7 Ways to Help Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Small businesses have been hit hard in the wake of this global pandemic. Restaurants, local shops, family-owned contractor businesses and others continue to lose money…
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Homemade Mask Patterns Kids Will Love
The newest fashion statement and recommended way to protect yourself from the spread of COVID-19 is the medical facial mask. Seeing masks across faces while…
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10 Best Podcasts for Kids and Families 2020
Whether you’re on a family road trip or just looking for something to enjoy together at home, podcasts (which are a series of audio episodes)…
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How to Play Games Online with Friends and Family
Yes, you can play board games and card games with extended family and friends, even while socially distancing! Board game simulators, apps, video chat services…
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The Best Homemade Playdough Recipes
Why buy Play-Doh when you can easily make your own at home? Some playdough recipes are easier or faster to make than others, while other…
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10 Best Puzzles for Kids and Families to Create Together
Staying at home doesn’t have to be boring. Crafts, board games and puzzles are all excellent alternatives to screen time. When buying a puzzle, also…
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14 Best Early Release Movies for Families with Teens
With movie theaters temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 outbreak, several new release movies will be available to stream at home for a fee. These…
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Go on Virtual Safari with These Animal Web Cams
In times of quarantine and uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus, animals can bring calm, laughter and fun to our daily lives. Most zoos and aquariums…
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9 Best Family Beaches in New Jersey
The tradition of going “down the shore” for summer vacations goes back decades for folks who live in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Families…
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The Florida Vacation You Never Thought to Take—But Should
When most families think of a vacation in Florida, they immediately conjure up images of Cinderella’s Castle, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and maybe…
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Courtney Elko has been a journalist for more than 15 years, working in both print and digital media. She’s had a passion for travel since…
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