Full Disclosure:  My time at Backcountry Brewing was completely compensated for including the apparel mentioned and seen in the photos by the management team at Backcountry.

Vancouver to Whistler Road Trip Guide

Whistler BC is one of the most sought after destinations in Canada.  It is the largest ski resort in North America and was the venue for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Whether you live in the Metro Vancouver area or are coming for a visit to specifically see Whistler, the sea to sky highway (Vancouver to Whistler), is a road trip you don’t want to miss out on!

Go Slow, Take it in, and Capture the Beauty

From the breathtaking views of the mountains to the greenery of the trees and the crisp blue ocean, you will want to stop numerous times for photos.

The sea to sky highway is a very winding road so if you are prone to car sickness, this is another reason to just go slow and take your time.  Plus that’s the fun of road trips, right!?

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6 Tips For Travelling With Kids

It’s 2020 and it just feels like the year for travelling!  Whose with me?  When I say “travelling,” I don’t even mean that it has to be a huge extravagant destination.  By now you probably know I am all about a good staycation.  But when you are doing any kind of travelling with kids, you still have got to know what to pack.  Here are my 6 Tips for travelling with kids.

Packing Cubes

Packing cubes are an absolute lifesaver and space saver.  I recommended them this year on our trip to Europe so I went right to Amazon and purchased them.  I couldn’t believe how much I was able to pack in them and space it saved me.  When your travelling with kids, extra space for all there little items is a necessity.

Snacks Snacks Snacks

Snacks are jus the key to my kids’ sanity when we’re travelling.  Whether it’s flying or driving, I don’t know what kid doesn’t remain happy and quiet when they are being fed snacks.  Let me be honest, I too am usually much happier snacking.  Some of our favourite healthy snacks are popcorn, veggies, veggie straws and smart sweet candies.

Take Breaks When You Can

Not every situation is going to allow for breaks.  For instance, if you are flying it may be more difficult.  But it can be beneficial to turn the TV and movies off for a bit, get up a walk up and down the aisles a few times.  If you are road tripping, the same thing.  Stop for breaks when you can.  Pullover at a rest area and let the kids get out and run around for a bit.  A little fresh air or stretching never hurt anyone.

Pack Activity Bags

Pack there own individual little backpacks or bags and fill it with new colouring books, crayons, stickers, etc…  It doesn’t have to be expensive at all.  My suggestion is to go to your local dollar store.  I spent a total of $8 each on my girls for our road trip and it got them so much new fun stuff to keep them occupied and busy.  There is something so exciting and enthralling about just a new colouring book if your kid.

White Noise App / Machine

If you are staying in a hotel where you are ALL in the same open room and you are not used to all sleeping together, a white noise machine or app is the best thing for that!  I started just using an app, but recently got a travel size white noise machine and it works fantastic.  It drowns out all the noise of there little murmurs and grunts, or when someone gets up to use the washroom…  All these things we forget about when we’re used to being in our rooms.  Plus a little white noise always makes our family sleep even better.

Travel Toddler Bed

Having a pack and play is great, but it’s heavy, bulky and takes up a lot of space.  We purchased a blow-up travel toddler bed off amazon and it has been amazing for camping, travelling, sleepovers, etc…  The best part is that it deflates so small and then can fold up even smaller so it saves space and is very light to travel with!

These are just 6 tips for travelling with kids, but I know there are SO many more, so drop a line below and tell me some of your favourites.  If you are interested in my products I just suggested you can get them ALL right here on my Amazon storefront.

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Full disclosure:  The Vancouver Marriott Hotel graciously hosted our staycation for two nights.  They gave me no guidelines to follow in regards to writing this article and how to present it or what to say.  All thoughts and opinions are completely my own 100% honest review.

How to Plan A Family Staycation

Have you ever wanted to plan a family staycation?  The idea of a family vacation without all the long travel time can be so appealing.  Being a tourist in your own city is also super fun, especially when you have kids.

And I can tell you this from first-hand experience.  In a way, you’re cutting out additional costs like flights or gas but still getting the family time you want.  You get to put that money you would have spent on flights/gas for maybe some activities you wouldn’t necessarily have done with your kids, or a hotel room you potentially could splurge a little on…

Here’s step by step what we did to plan a family staycation:

Get a Hotel with a Pool and/or Hot Tub

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Full disclosure:  All opinions of our stay at Hotel Theodore are my own and not swayed by the hotel in any way.  I was determined to be as honest as possible and wasn’t going to hold back on any of my opinions.  Thankfully I have nothing but good things to say.  Big shout out to the Hotel Theodore for hosting our weekend stay.

Where to Stay and Play In Seattle

If you are planning on taking a trip to Seattle as a family to stay and play, then you have come to the right spot!  To kick things off, let me suggest a fantastic family-friendly hotel to stay while in Seattle.

Where to Stay

Sometimes it can be hard to find family-friendly hotels where you truly feel welcomed.  We were so excited to learn of the Hotel Theodore and have them graciously host our stay.

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10 Things To Do In Barcelona – 2 Day Itinerary

Is it possible to see much when you travel to Barcelona and only have a day and a half to explore? Trust me, IT IS!  I am still in shock at how much we were able to explore and see.  Let me break down exactly what we did within our short timeframe and the must-sees…

Travel Barcelona – Day 1:

When you only have a short period to see things, I would recommend using Day 1 to explore and get your bearings.  This always helps the second day go a little smoother.  Our first day consisted of exploring the following:

La Boqueria on The Rambla

This place is an absolute must-see!  The Rambla is such a beautiful strip.  It is packed with European flair and tourists.  The only problem is that due to the number of people, you have to be careful of the pickpocketing.  I will say that we never had a problem with this once but stay tuned in this article for a few tips to protect yourself again pickpocketing.  Anyway, back to The Rambla, it is gorgeous however it is a little expensive to eat and drink there.

That is where La Boqueria comes into play.  This place is such a blast.  The vibe is fantastic and the food and drinks are even better.  There is a massive variety of food and everything is so inexpensive compared to most other places in Barcelona.  I wish honestly that we had more days just so that we could have gone back and visited La Boqueria again!

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