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Edit Your Life Ep. 33: Family Travel Hacks [Podcast]

in: Travel & Outings

Family travel can be wonderful, but the logistics can be a total drag and the planning and packing overwhelming, especially when you have little kids. But traveling as a family is the best experiential learning there is — and relaxation is possible. To celebrate the release of my new book, Parent Hacks (yay!), Christine and I share 8 of our favorite family travel hacks — for packing, gear, lodging, food, and schedules — perfect for vacation planning or as you start thinking about summer plans.

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Resources mentioned in this episode

  • Minimalist Parenting
  • Parent Hacks — the book! (+ Asha’s book tour schedule)
  • Minimalist travel tips
  • Eagle Creek Pack-It System
  • MacLaren Triumph (Christine’s workhorse umbrella stroller that she’s used for both Laurel and Violet)
  • “Pack toys by the numbers” hack
  • Travel archive at Parent Hacks
  • 6 satisfying meals to cook with a hotel coffee maker or iron (via Parent Hacks)
  • EasyLunchboxes (Christine and Asha pray at the altar of EasyLunchboxes – see Christine’s video)
  • Edit Your Life Episode 6: Serendipity Space
  • Why Christine was at the White House (and her outfit…ha!)
  • Jill Krause of Baby Rabies

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About Asha Dornfest

Asha Dornfest is a writer, parent, and insistent optimist living in Portland, Oregon. She is the author of PARENT HACKS, co-author of MINIMALIST PARENTING, and co-host of the Edit Your Life podcast.

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