Every August, I get a sneak peek into the holiday gifting season. Outdoor Retailer is the largest trade show for outdoor and travel gear, and each summer, they have all their new and soon-to-be-available products on display. We curated our favorites here at Pit Stops for Kids, just in time for holiday gift giving. Ready for the scoop on the newest, most innovative travel gear for 2018, … [Read more...]
Travel Gear We Use: Five items I never travel without
June 10, 2021 By
On average, I travel twice a month, either by car or plane. I'm in airports at least once a month. This is not as much travel as some people, to be sure, but it's enough that I've pared down my carry-on luggage to include only the essentials. Whether I'm traveling with my kids or solo for work, these five items are always with me. Number 5: My S'well insulated water bottle I own and love … [Read more...]
Travel gear we use: Best shoulder season hoodie
April 6, 2021 By
Everyone needs the perfect shoulder season hoodie, whether they travel with kids, adventure travel, camp and ski, or all of the above (like us!). This review, featuring the Appalachian Gear Company's All-Paca fleece hoodie, is the last you'll need to read. What makes this hoodie so great: It's made from 100 percent Alpaca fiber, which makes it super soft, lightweight, easy to pack, never … [Read more...]
Travel Gear We Use: Krimson Klover review
March 30, 2021 By
Haven't heard of Krimson Klover? Bet you've seen this brand featured in higher end travel and outdoor shops and tourist shops on recent vacations, even if you don't recognize the brand. Krimson Klover is excellent at active wear that doubles as everyday wear, which is my number one criteria for ideal travel clothing. Here's what I'm loving this spring in my Krimson Klover review: Nadia … [Read more...]
Best subscription boxes for holiday gift giving
December 16, 2020 By
Subscription boxes make for excellent holiday gifts! If you're looking for the perfect subscription boxes for the traveling family in your life, we have you covered. We've curated a list of what we consider the best gift box subscriptions for holiday gift giving: Local Box: As much as I'm a fan of outdoor gear, Local Box has risen to become my favorite gift box subscription for travelers. Why? … [Read more...]
Aventura Clothing fall leggings and jeggings for travel days
October 11, 2018 By
I'm back with this travel season's Aventura Clothing picks! Listen, I continue to promote this brand as an ambassador because when I travel, I'm wearing Aventura about 80% of the time. Why? Most pieces are organic cotton, which are comfortable and dont' wrinkle, plus so many of their items are versatile. I can travel carry-on only without a hitch when I pack a lot of Aventura leggings and … [Read more...]
Stitch Fix for fall travel: wardrobe planning tool or indulgence?
September 6, 2018 By
So I finally tried Stitch Fix. Yes, I know I'm behind the times. I decided to take the plunge because I needed some fall travel clothing, and wanted to expand my style range a bit, and try a few new options. I'm not much of a shopping fan, and I'm not terribly concerned with style, so I wasn't sure if it would be for me. Here's what I learned. Stitch Fix for fall travel: Everyone who signs … [Read more...]
Five foundational Aventura Clothing pieces for spring trips
April 13, 2018 By
Spring travel brings all types of weather, making packing a challenge. If you want to pack carry-on-only this spring but need to bring along outerwear, boots, and other 'just in case' items, it's crucial to plan your main wardrobe carefully. What you need to do: identify core clothing pieces that provide you with a packing foundation: a few pairs of neutral pants, layering tanks and tees, and … [Read more...]
Ski trip planning hack: Using GetOutfitted to rent ski wear
November 22, 2017 By
Ski and snowboard wear is expensive--very expensive, in fact--and for some families, the cost to outfit everyone for one or two ski trips per season is simply not worth it. Our family skis much more often than that, but with the rate my teens are growing, I never know what will still fit them, even from month to month! Enter an interesting solution: GetOutfitted. What is GetOutfitted? It's a new … [Read more...]
Fall travel wear: guide to Aventura leggings, tights, and tunics
October 13, 2017 By
You all know how deeply my love of Aventura Clothing runs. I love it so much, I am an Aventura and Ecōths ambassasdor, partnering with them for three years now to bring their travel-friendly styles to Pit Stops for Kids. Every year, they just get better and better, bringing us better styles, more comfort, and more practicality (pockets in pajama bottoms, hello!). This fall, I'm most excited … [Read more...]
