Stocking ideas for families who travel

Need help filling those Christmas stockings this year? We're back with this year's 10 stocking ideas for families who travel! Whether you have small children who need entertainment on long road trips or teens who love the outdoors, the following holiday stocking stuffers will fit the bill! 1. United by Blue Utensil Kit: United by Blue has made a commitment to reusable products and the clean up of … [Read more...]

Homeopathic travel remedies: five items you need now

Have you tried homeopathic travel remedies for family travel? We've written about the best first aid kits for family travel, and even about items that should be in your bug-out bag for road trips. But the items we use most often to cure common illnesses and bumps and bruises on the road are natural and holistic. Here's what we always have with us, au naturale! Five homeopathic travel … [Read more...]

Joovy Qool review: travel-ready stroller

UPDATED FOR 2018 The Joovy Qool lives up to its name. With a sleek design and luxury features that mirror those of the most expensive brands on the market, the Qool makes it look easy. Which is definitely the point, for those of us wanting our strollers to go the distance while traveling.   Our baby gear tester Karyssa tested to Qool in 2014 with her son, and is back with an updated … [Read more...]

Summer mosquito relief products for family travel

We love outdoor travel here at Pit Stops for Kids, but we hate mosquitos. We really, really hate them. We know DEET is terrible for us, but it's a shame, because it's the only thing that really repels them. However, when outdoors exploring, we have found a few mosquito relief products for kids that offer solutions. (We were not compensated for this post. Have I mentioned that we hate … [Read more...]

Travel Gear We Use: Spyder battery case review

I'm very picky about my phone case. My iPhone might just have more 'outfits' than me during a week! I need a case for everyday use, that's protective but still slim and offers easy access (for me, that's my OtterBox Symmetry), a case for the outdoors (hello, LifeProof), and of course, a case for those days I just KNOW my juice will run low. For those days, the Spyder PowerShadow battery case for … [Read more...]

Trip planning with Momaboard Family Trip Planners

I have a confession: I love planning trips. For me, it's like a puzzle to put together or a painting to outline and fill in...first you choose your family travel destination, then you book airfare and hotel rooms, then finally, you fill in the details of what you'll do, where you'll eat, and what you'll see. It's this last part that can be tricky, however, especially in a brand-new-to-you … [Read more...]

Joovy Caboose VaryLight Graphite Stand-on Tandem Stroller review

It has a long name, but that's because it serves a lot of travel needs: the Joovy Caboose VaryLight Graphite Stand-on Tandem Stroller can expand from a single to a double like a Transformer, utilizes the lightest materials possible, has room for two kids to sit, stand, recline, or remain in a car seat, and still doesn't skimp on extras like canopies, cup holders, and oversized baskets. We put … [Read more...]

Safe holiday travel tips and Master Lock Safe Space review

An average of 34% of Americans spend 1-3 nights away from home during the holidays. Will you and your family be away?  Master Lock, maker of luggage locks and the innovative Safe Space, offers five tips for safe holiday travel: 1. Keep that lived in look. In 2010, more than 1.8 million homes were burglarized with 400,000 of those burglaries taking place between November and December3. … [Read more...]

Back-to-School lunches and fall travel with EasyLunchboxes

In the Pit Stops for Kids household (and probably yours) it's back-to-school time, but that doesn't mean the travel ends. We'll be enjoying many weekend trips and sports-related road trips, which means we're looking for school lunch box ideas that double for the car. Our solution: EasyLunchboxes. EasyLunchboxes is a great system for eco-friendly bento lunches designed by a mom. Based on the … [Read more...]