Written by TravelingMom @ Traveling Mom
Have an active family on your gift list? Check out our outdoor gift guide. It’s packed full of some of the best outdoor gear gifts for kids and families. The writers and editors who sweat, scramble, swim and ski while on vacation have convened to creat…
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Holiday Hell
Written by Patrick @ AskThePilot.com
Chaos and Cancellations as Airlines Scramble to Keep Up.
What Went Wrong?
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Read MoreThe Best Stress-Free Holiday Travel Tips
Written by Kim Orlando @ Traveling Mom
Do holidays=stress for you? They don’t have to. These tips from TravelingMom’s travel experts can ease holiday stress, make travel during the busy season easier and lead to a happier, healthier holiday season. Sometimes there’s no way around it: holida…
Christmas in St. Louis: 9 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
Written by Amanda Williams @ Traveling Mom
Christmas in St. Louis is all about the lights, the fire, the s’mores and a scuba-diving Santa. Here’s where to find them all, from a walk through a botanic garden to Christmas with the animals at the zoo to a ride on the city’s Ferris wheel and a chat…
Christmas in St. Louis: 9 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
Written by Amanda Williams @ Traveling Mom
Christmas in St. Louis is all about the lights, the fire, the s’mores and a scuba-diving Santa. Here’s where to find them all, from a walk through a botanic garden to Christmas with the animals at the zoo to a ride on the city’s Ferris wheel and a chat…
Fun and Unique Things to Do on New Year’s Eve with Kids
Written by Cathy Bennett Kopf @ Traveling Mom
Looking for a super fun, family-friendly way to ring in the New Year? You’ve got options. That may be hard to believe when it looks like the only celebrations are party hard, open bar events at restaurants and clubs. Here are unique ways to ring in the…
Fun and Unique Things to Do on New Year’s Eve with Kids
Written by Cathy Bennett Kopf @ Traveling Mom
Looking for a super fun, family-friendly way to ring in the New Year? You’ve got options. That may be hard to believe when it looks like the only celebrations are party hard, open bar events at restaurants and clubs. Here are unique ways to ring in the…
Gifts For Teachers Who Love Disney
Written by TravelingMom @ Traveling Mom
Do you know a Disney-obsessed teacher? Hard working educators deserve all the pixie dust they can get. These special Disney-inspired gifts will bring a little extra magic into their lives. This list includes the Disney-themed gifts we’ll be buying our …
Jingle All the Way: NYC Christmas and Holiday Events 2021
Written by Cathy Bennett Kopf @ Traveling Mom
If you’re lucky enough to be heading to New York City for the holidays, make your “must do” list…and check it twice! Start with the classics – see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, snap your family photo in front of the Rockefeller Center Christm…
7 Least Crowded Ski Resorts in Colorado
Written by Susie Kellogg @ Traveling Mom
This winter, according to the Farmers Almanac, Colorado is gearing up for one of its best snow seasons in years. This very welcome beta comes on the heels of strict Covid restrictions. As a result, thousands of people across the nation will be flocking…
30 Holiday Recipes that Travel Well
Written by TravelingMom @ Traveling Mom
The rules for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings may changing thanks to Covid, but one rule never changes: If you show up empty-handed, your Great Aunt Betty will never forgive you! From easy breakfast recipes to make-ahead desserts, these dishes th…
Where to See the Best Drive Through Christmas Lights in 2021
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
One of our family’s favorite holiday activities is to take a “sleigh ride”, hot chocolate in hand, as we drive through gorgeous Christmas lights. But some areas offer drive through Christmas lights as a destination! Not only can this make…
Southeast Christmas Lights Displays Celebrate the Warmth of the Season
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
When you love the joys of Christmas, but don’t love the cold and snow, Christmas lights in the Southeast USA can bring you that holly jolly feeling without the frigid weather. Moderate in temperature, these areas make it easy to wander around and enjoy…
Where to See the Best Christmas Lights Displays in the Northeast USA in 2021
Written by Judy Antell @ Traveling Mom
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and one of the best places to celebrate is in the Northeast. With the weather outside delightful, you could walk in a winter wonderland worthy of a visit from Santa’s sleigh. From New Hampshire to Pennsylvan…
Best Christmas Lights Displays in California, Hawaii and the Northwest U.S.
Written by Mimi Slawoff @ Traveling Mom
Whether you are celebrating Christmas with Aloha in the Hawaiian Islands, while taking in the sunshine on the west coast, or while snuggling up in the Northwest, U.S., Christmas lights brighten up the skies to celebrate the season. By land and sea, the…
Where to See the Best Christmas Lights Displays in the Midwest in 2021
Written by Jamie Bartosch @ Traveling Mom
If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, few places shine as bright as the Midwest of the USA. Christmas lights and displays are a serious business here, and many of the Midwest’s illuminations are family traditions. If you are looking for …
15 Best San Diego Christmas Events for Families 2021
Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
The weather outside is definitely not frightful in San Diego during the Christmas season, and all of the festive events sure are delightful! San Diego feels like summer in the North Pole and Christmas events bring the warmth of the holiday season. Whet…
11 Things To Know Before Visiting Santa’s Wonderland Texas in 2020
Written by Nasreen Stump @ Traveling Mom
Each year, 200,000+ visitors bundle up and flock to Santa’s Wonderland in College Station, Texas. They come from hundreds of miles away to see this Texas-sized light display. But this is oh so much more than just a holiday lights display. It is a desti…
Best Christmas Lights in Texas and Southwest US
Written by Jill Robbins @ Traveling Mom
While Texas and the Southwest U.S. are known more for warm weather than snow, they sure know how to celebrate the warmth of the season with Christmas lights in a big way! After all, they say everything is bigger in Texas, and it is certainly true when …
40+ Gift Ideas for the Disney Lover on Your List for 2021
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
When it comes to shopping for your loved ones, are all things Disney at the top of their wish lists? We’ve got you covered with these best gifts for Disney lovers! From cute to creative, Snow White to Elsa, keepsakes to theme park tickets, here are our…