How to Fly With Kids and Keep Your Sanity

monkeysmiles how to fly with kids and keep your sanity

Occupying your children while trying to avoid tantrums and tears with 20 tips

I’ve travelled a ton with my kid-os but I’d have to say plane rides are the most challenging.  From needing to be at the airport 2-3 hours early, lugging around a ton of bags, sleep schedules getting messed up, ears popping on the plane, and the list goes on… it can be difficult to figure out how to keep the little ones from having meltdowns of the century.

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Vacation Prep

Santorini, Greece

Ahh, the countdown has begun!  I’m so excited for our trip to Greece in a few months and really, it’s never too early to start thinking about what you need to pack/buy when you’re responsible for a husband (just kidding…kind of!) and two small children.

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DIY Toddler Dress

Purchase the pattern or buy the dress already made!  (photo 3 via mingo & grace)

Allow me to introduce you to the Blake dress by mingo & grace. How stinking cute is this? As soon as I saw it I thought it would be perfect for Sister to wear for Easter (or a holiday party, special occasion, flower girl dress or just because – who needs a reason?) and I couldn’t resist. I mean, who doesn’t love a little girl in a dress? Ugh, love.  You can’t tell in my photo but this dress has pockets too!

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St. Paddy’s Day T-shirt

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once again!  Need a last minute (or not so last minute) idea for a pinch-proof shirt for your kids?  Look no further! This year, Monkey is in preschool (‘kindergarten’ here in Germany) so I wanted to make sure he’s dressed festively and wards off any pinching.

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