Weekend trip: Dallas to San Diego

When Alaska Airlines asked us if we wanted to go Outside Suburbia and be a Weekend Wanderer in San Diego, we could not refuse – not just because we know life is a beach in San Diego, but also because we were hoping to see some spring blooms while we were there. From Dallas Love…

Travel like a pro: Get kids through the airport quickly and happily

Flying can be a stressful experience. It’s even tougher when you’re responsible for other people, especially if those people are small children. To help ease the stress of your travel day, here are a few useful tips. Before travel Reserve seats early For large families or parties with small children, getting everyone together can be…

No lumps of coal: Tips for low-stress holiday travel with kids

Marie LeBaron is the editor of Make and Takes, a popular parenting site featuring kids’ crafts, home projects, recipes, parenting tips and more. She lives in Seattle with her family, and loves to travel. The holidays are quickly approaching and it’s almost time to travel to see family and friends to celebrate the season. If…

The adventures of Piglet and Aurora: Two lost toys have an Alaskan adventure

A simple ferry ride turned into an Alaskan adventure for two fuzzy stuffed animals named Piglet and Aurora, when their owner accidentally left them behind. Petersburg, Alaska resident Lizzie Thompson had exchanged stuffed animals with family friends in Virginia for the summer, so their children could learn about each other’s homes through their stuffed animals’…

Printable: airplane scavenger hunt for kids

By Marie LeBaron, Make and Takes Marie LeBaron is the editor of Make and Takes, a popular parenting site featuring kids’ crafts, home projects, recipes, parenting tips and more. She lives in Seattle with her family, and loves to travel. Hey, it’s Marie from Make and Takes here and I’m happy to be sharing a fun…