Weekend Extra - Flying with Kids

Flying with children can be difficult.  Especially if it's their first flight, you never know how they are going to react.  I was lucky, A was a great flier, even when her first flight was when she was 8 days old (long story).  Even if they have flown a million times, though, kids can be unpredictable and it's a great idea to be prepared.  Bringing their favorite snacks and games are great to keep them occupied, because let's face it, even adults can have a hard time sitting in one place for that long!  You're hopefully headed off to go make some wonderful family memories, so why not start on the flight over?  I found a great list at No Time for Flash Cards to give an example of what to pack for that long flight this summer.  Do you have anything to add to the list?

Weekend Extra - Beach Trip Packing List

Memorial Day weekend is here!  A lot of people will be heading to the beach this long weekend, and I found a helpful carry-on packing list (though it's great for packing in general, even if you're road tripping it) from thrifty little blog.  Sometimes I have to be reminded to pack things that will easily take an outfit from day to night and other things that will help me pack lighter.  This is just clothes, so always remember other important things like sunscreen and your passport/IDs if going out of country! 

Even if you aren't headed out this weekend, this will be helpful for 4th of July trips and just the fact that summer is practically here!  Have fun and be safe!