Best Kids' Luggage for Travel and Family Trips

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Travel luggage kids can ride on? Yes, please!

Traveling with children can be chaotic and stressful, be there's something you can buy that will make any family vacation easier: kids' luggage. Giving children their own travel luggage gets them involved in the travel process, boosts their independence, and even makes packing a little more fun.

But it's important to choose the right kids' luggage. The best travel luggage for kids is durable, is appropriately sized, and has child-friendly features like fun designs and smooth wheels.

Here are our picks for the best kids' luggage, plus advice on what to look for in luggage for kids. Find more great travel gear for children, from road trip essentials to top travel games, in our Ultimate Road Trip Guide for Families.

Best Bluey Episodes, Themed Snacks and Games for a Memorable Family Night In

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Catch all three seasons of Bluey–plus the show’s biggest episode ever–right now on Disney+.

The best Bluey episodes plus show-inspired snacks and games for an easy family night in that everyone will love.

Absolutely hilarious, heart-warming, and oh-so-relatable, if there’s one show that’ll have your entire house happily huddled around the TV, Bluey is undoubtedly it.

Recently–and unsurprisingly–named the most-streamed series across all audiences,* kids love Bluey for its exceptional storytelling, while grownups appreciate the honest portrayal of modern parenting—plus thoughtful solutions to some very common dilemmas. It’s that perfect balance that makes it a great show for families to sit down and watch together. Not only is it laugh-out-loud funny (and sometimes dry-your-eyes touching), but it lends itself to wonderful teachable moments too.

While all three seasons of of Bluey are streaming on Disney+, we’ve picked out some of our all time favorite episodes to watch as a family, plus suggestions for Bluey-inspired snacks and games that will make your night in extra special.

If you don’t have Disney+, you can sign up here.

Top Summer Day Camps in New Jersey

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Jeff Lake Day Camp in Sussex County is set on a 50-acre lake where activities include water trampolines, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.

It's definitely not too early to start exploring New Jersey's summer day camp options, even if summer still feels like a lifetime away. The Garden State is home to many awesome summer day camps that offer a wide variety of activities within one campground. Traditional offerings at these camps include sports, swimming, and arts, while some even include zip lines, laser tag, cooking, gymnastics, and rope courses.

Read on for the top summer day camps in New Jersey, many of which see entire generations of families pass through, and find more New Jersey summer camps in our Camp Guide. 

Mother's Day Weekend 2024 in San Francisco: Brunch, Baseball, and More Fun Things To Do

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Treat Mom to brunch plus a ride on the rails through the redwoods. Photo courtesy of Roaring Camp Railroads Facebook page

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

This weekend is Mother's Day, and what better way to celebrate Mom than with activities and events you can do together? That's what moms really want—time with the kids in their lives! And a nap.

There are many ways to celebrate this weekend, like the Roaring Camp Mother's Day Train ride through the redwoods, followed by a delicious brunch. Or how about salsa dancing and flowers at Union Square in Bloom? That evening, bring a lawn chair (but don't make Mom carry it) to a screening of The Parent Trap at Thrive City.

So to all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and other mother figures: This weekend is all YOU. Happy Mother's Day, from all of us at Mommy Poppins. If you need to remind your kids, here are some DIY Mother's Day cards and easy brunch recipes kids can make.

Mother’s Day Weekend 2024 in Orlando: Brunches and More Things To Do With Kids

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Enjoy a flower-filled day at Great Scott Farms under the Florida sun this weekend. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Mother's Day is here—that's right, it's our special weekend, moms! Several Orlando businesses are celebrating the holiday with Fun Things to Do for Mother's Day in Orlando, including FREE admissions, tasty Mother's Day brunches, and more. Don't miss the final weekend to visit Leu Garden's Glass in Flight exhibit, where moms get FREE admission Sunday! Also this weekend, enjoy the Florida Flower Fest at Great Scott Farms, Family Fest at Uptown Altamonte, Orlando Pottery Festival, and more. Check out the details below!

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