Today's episode is Q&A style! We're talking about:

• Raising kids who are grateful + how it relates to travel
• Barefoot shoes for travel
• Dealing with Jet Lag with Kids
• Do my kids ever get sick of taking photos on trips?
• Hotel rooms for families of 6
• What mirrorless camera I use
• How to avoid overspending at your destination

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Thinking about a family beach vacation that's a little more laid-back (and less crowded) than the usual Florida hotspots? In this episode, I'm sharing everything we loved about visiting Alabama's Beaches with kids from beachfront condo resorts and dolphin cruises to giant cinnamon rolls and indoor waterparks for rainy days.

I honestly think this is one of the most underrated beach destinations for families in the U.S., especially for Midwest families looking for an easy direct flight to the Gulf Coast.

In this episode, I'm sharing:

• Why Alabama's Beaches surprised us
• Staying at Turquoise Place with a family of 6
• The best family-friendly activities in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
• Our experience with Sail Wild Hearts dolphin cruises
• Why Sandcastle University was one of the most unique activities we did
• Rainy day ideas including Fat Daddy's Arcade and OWA
• Family-friendly restaurants we loved
• Easy meals and take-and-bake options for condo stays
• Tips for planning your own Alabama beach trip with kids

Links:

Alabama's Beaches with Kids blog post

Turquoise Place by Spectrum Resorts - use code EMILYKRAUSE for 10% off your stay!

Allegiant Route Map

Summer travel season is HERE, and in this episode, I'm sharing all of the things currently helping our family travel smoother this summer, from what I'm buying before trips to packing strategies, long haul flight survival tips, road trip favorites, and the random little things that make travel feel easier and more fun.

This episode is very much a casual "travel mom chat," not a perfect packing guide or a list of strict travel rules. Just the things I genuinely love, use, and recommend right now as a mom of 4 who travels often during school breaks.

In this episode, we chat about:

• What I always buy before a summer trip
• My favorite travel essentials right now
• Packing tips that actually help for family travel
• How I approach packing for a family of 6
• Airport outfit formulas and what I wear on long flights
• Tips for helping kids sleep on overnight flights
• Current favorite travel books, shows, podcasts, and downloads
• Summer road trip essentials and snack strategies
• Tiny travel hacks that make a BIG difference

Whether you're planning a big Europe trip, a beach vacation, a summer road trip, or just trying to survive airport travel with kids, I hope this episode helps you feel excited and prepared for summer adventures ahead.

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Happy Mother's Day!

In this episode I'm sharing my top hacks for travel with kids - all practical tips you can implement on your next trip!

I'll also share a few regular life mom hacks, and then I'm diving into lessons I've learned as a mom of 4. Take what works for you, ignore what doesn't!

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In today's episode I'm sharing all the details of our Turks and Caicos trip - a kid-free getaway to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday!

Here's a link to where we stayed: Ocean Club East

Our goal was relaxation, so we didn't do any excursions or really even any sightseeing on this trip, and Ocean Club East was the perfect place to do that.

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Today's episode is all about having the best Euro Summer with kids! And by Euro Summer I just mean a 1-2 week vacation (maybe longer if you're lucky!).

I'm sharing what I've learned (sometimes the hard way) about packing light, what to bring to Europe in summer with kids, which ages are the best and which are the hardest for kids to explore Europe, how to structure your itinerary, and how to deal with picky eaters.

If you're traveling to Europe this summer with kids, hopefully this episode gets you excited for your upcoming trip, but I also hope it helps you feel more relaxed and prepared.

Here are some resources that may help!

Packing Video - my capsule wardrobe

Little Kid Packing Video / Big Kid Packing Video

Blog Post - Packing For A Trip to Europe with One Backpack Each

Blog Post - The Ultimate Guide to Planning A Trip to Europe with Kids

My Travel Essentials for Europe - Amazon Idea List

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If you are interested in joining me for a women's group trip, please take 2 minutes to fill out this survey! It will help immensely to plan a trip that actually works for moms in this community:

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This episode covers the last portion of our spring break road trip from Nashville to Gatlinburg, and finally stopping in Louisville, KY before heading home.

We only had about 24 hours in Louisville, so this is by no means a comprehensive guide, but it was a great taste of this awesome city, and made me want to come back and experience all it has to offer!

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Today's episode is all about sharing our favorite summer vacation destinations and itineraries for families! Summer offers warm weather and more flexibile schedules, so it feels like the whole world is open to families! It can be hard to narrow down destinations when your bucket list is long but your vacation time and budget are limited.

I'm sharing our personal vacations in this epidode, and linking all of the itineraries below!

Best Summer Vacations in the USA for Families

Kid-Friendly South Dakota Road Trip Itinerary

Costa Rica 1 Week Itinerary for Families

2 Week Italy and Greece Itinerary for Families

The Ultimate 10 Day Guatemala Itinerary with Kids

2 Week Germany and Austria Itinerary for Families

1 Week Scotland Itinerary with Kids

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