Tips for Flying with Toddlers and Little Kids without Losing Your Mind

Are you nervous to fly with your baby, toddler, or small children? I don’t blame you.

Being trapped in a metal tube hurtling through the air with a kid who just wants to move and explore is a challenge, to put it kindly. Then there’s the enjoyable process of navigating airport security with a baby on your hip and a bored TSA agent hustling you along without even making eye contact. No matter how prepared you are, there is bound to be some stress involved in air travel with kids.

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Why You Should Travel with Your Kids Even Though It's Kind of A Pain

So why do people do it? Why do we keep subjecting ourselves to the trials and tribulations of air travel and long road trips with our tiny dictators who leave destruction and lots of crumbs in their wake? Why do we open ourselves up to disrupting routines and sleep schedules? 

It's because the reward is so great. The return on our investment is huge. Yes, travel with kids is tough, but the growth you will see in your children and in yourself makes every sleepless night and transportation nightmare totally worth it.

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Where to Stay in the North Georgia Mountains: Big Canoe Airbnb

This summer my side of the family decided to rent an Airbnb in the mountains of North Georgia for a week-long getaway. It honestly was the perfect destination to relax, hike, swim, eat s'mores, stay up late playing games, and just spend some quality time with one another.

If your family is looking for a mountain getaway, and Georgia is within driving distance, I would encourage you to check out the community of Big Canoe. It's very secluded and situated in the most beautiful natural setting. 

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How to Budget and Save for Your Dream Vacation

I think almost anyone you talk to these days would say they want to travel more. With social media, it's easier than ever to see what our friends, acquaintances, and random bloggers we follow are up to, and it seems many of them are constantly on an exotic vacation. If you're like most normal people, you want to jet set to that overwater bungalow or 7-country Europe tour, too!

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