Travel entry:April 2025 Hey Reader, Sometimes you learn something new and it really is life-changing. It's no exaggeration that learning how to use points and miles more effectively for free travel has deeply impacted our lifestyle. We don't have an unlimited budget, but we've been able to travel basically whenever we want (respecting school/work schedules) because we mostly don't have to pay for it now. My husband told me last week that he wants to see his favorite baseball team when they're...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Travel entry:April 2025 Hey Reader, You know we love a good travel adventure—but this one was not on our bucket list! Last month we were cruising towards Costa Rica, dreaming of beaches and sloths, when suddenly… our plane circled the Cayman Islands for an hour and then turned around mid-flight. Yep. Thanks to a ground radar outage in Honduras, Southwest had to divert us all the way back to the U.S.! Instead of waking up in Manuel Antonio National Park, ready to explore the jungle, we spent...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Travel entry:March 2025 Hey Reader, We're (sadly) back from our awesome spring break trip from Costa Rica but with the kids back at school today I've had a few minutes to breathe, unpack and sit down at my computer. As I was unpacking - which is my absolute least favorite thing about travel, without question - I realized that I'm a true creature of habit. I spend a decent amount of time packing for each trip but so often I end up bringing the same things over and over again. Since Amazon just...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Travel entry:March 2025 Hola Reader, I'm writing to you from our very sunny balcony on the last day of our amazing spring break trip to Costa Rica. Somehow the two hour time change never quite registered with my body so I've seen some incredible sunrises this week - I'm usually a sunset girl, so I'm not complaining because they've been absolutely beautiful. Costa Rica has truly been a delight and I can't wait to share more over on the blog. For now I'll share a few quick highlights: Wildlife...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Travel entry:March 2025 Hey Reader, Feeling the travel itch but not sure where to go next? Whether you’re dreaming of cherry blossoms, desert landscapes, or an ocean breeze, I’ve got you covered for an amazing trip this season! Here are three incredible trip ideas to spark your wanderlust: 🌸 Japan in Spring – Cherry blossoms, vibrant culture, and amazing food… need I say more? We loved it so much that the kids are begging to go back next year! If Japan is on your list, now’s the time to start...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Travel entry:March 2025 Hey Reader, I don't know about you, but I'm freezing my tush off over here! It's not just my imagination either - apparently most of the US has been several degrees colder than usual. The only way I've been able to make it through is by flying off to sunny destinations ✈️ Good thing we live 7 minutes from the airport! We kicked off 2025 with a big family trip to Oahu and Maui, two of our favorite places in the world. If your own trip to paradise is coming up, be sure...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Hello Reader, Thank you so much for being part of our community! I hope this holiday season brings your family peace and light. With mixed emotions, I wanted to share some BIG news from my side of the internet. Unfortunately, Travel Car Seat Mom is no more... sort of. As you can see from the new header on this email, I've changed the name of my website to Travel Car Seat Expert. It's still the same content and the same expertise you've come to rely on! Back in fall 2023, Google introduced...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, If you're in the market for a new car seat, this weekend is a great time to save some money! There are lots of amazing deals available to meet every family's needs. A few items have already been snapped up in the last few days and are out of stock already, so be sure to grab your favorite seat quickly. Here are some of the best deals I'm seeing right now (including a few record breakers): Nuna Rava - this is the same amazing $150 that pops up every Black Friday, but it looks like...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Thanks again for being here with us at The Family Voyage. I hope you are able to enjoy the long weekend in a way that lifts your spirits. I'll keep this short and sweet since I know your inbox is flooded right now. Those of you who have been following for a while know that I love gear of all types - backpacks, camera, travel clothes, electronics... you name it. I'm also finding amazing deals on travel itself, including hotels, activities and more. I've put together some of my...
5 months ago • 1 min read