Mama Loves Family Travel

Dec23

How to Get Through Airport Security Fast

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

More people are traveling now than ever before. As fantastic as that is, it can also bring super busy airports with unpredictable, long lines at every turn. Here is how we navigate these crazy long (and sometime short) lines to successfully get through airport security fast. And yes, the kids are in tow… always!! 1st Tip on How to Get Through Airport Security Fast Find a trusted traveler program. There are a few of them and they have...

Dec15

5 Reasons Why Family Travel Strengthens Marriages

Posted on Dec 15, 2014

It is no big secret that children drastically change our lifestyles – especially our marriage. There are days when having the children makes everything worth-while and there are days when all you can think about is how to sneak into the car and quickly drive away… It is on these days that my secret weapon of travel can really be useful. Stepping outside of your normal daily routines to have an adventure, one in which you...

Dec12

5 Tips for Holiday Travel

Posted on Dec 12, 2014

I always look forward to heading home for the holidays. Even though that means battling EVERYONE else heading home for the holidays! I’m a few years into this holiday travel thing and have figured out how to make it really not so bad! Here are 5 Tips for Holiday Travel 1st Tip for Holiday Travel Avoid it if you can! It is cheaper and usually easier to fly a few days before school lets out and to return a day after school is back in...

Dec11

5 Tips for the Business Traveler

Posted on Dec 11, 2014

Traveling for work can be an amazing experience. A chance to see how things are done in another office/city, getting to try local food and see local sites are all exciting. The planning and travel itself, however, can be a hassle! Here are 5 Tips to make your Business #Travel easier: 1st Tip for the Business Traveler Invest in 2 good pieces of realistic carry-on size luggage. One that can squish underneath your seat and one that can...

Dec08

‘Let It Snow’ at The Four Seasons Westlake

Posted on Dec 8, 2014

A Fun Family Outing This year, we kicked off our Holiday Season at the Four Seasons Westlake ‘Let It Snow’ Event; it was quite a magical night! We started off the evening with two elves reading stories by the fire in a room beautifully decorated for the holidays. It was cozy and fun! The elves finished and sent us outside to see the snow and meet Santa! As we passed through the doors it was like walking into a Holiday Town! Snow was...

Dec04

Let It Snow at the Four Seasons Westlake!

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

The sun is just starting to make an appearance here in Malibu today! However, the forecast is for snow tomorrow!! Snow, in Southern California? Yup! The Four Seasons Westlake is kicking off their Let It Snow event with a bang tomorrow and we are so excited to be going to see snow in Southern California! This year, The Four Seasons Westlake is starting off the Let It Snow Experience with an Elf Story time at 4:30pm. Then they have a...

Dec02

Why I Hope To Show The World To My Children

Posted on Dec 2, 2014

Even though it is a rainy day here in #Malibu, it is beautiful and peaceful. The kids are off to school, the hubby and I are working; each of us looking forward to gathering for dinner tonight to all speak of our day at once! Our intentions are good when we start off the day, but we quickly become distracted with work and then become taxi cabs for our children’s plans, chefs to keep them fed and personal assistants to keep the kids...

Dec01

Rockin’ Green Laundry Detergent

Posted on Dec 1, 2014

At the last MomExpo I attended, I was given this smart little green pouch filled with Rockin’ Green laundry detergent to try. Everyone in my house has sensitive skin so I am hesitant to try different laundry detergents. However, it comes in this bright little package with lovely words all over it. AND it is the perfect size for travelling – imagine how thrilled I was to find out that there is enough in the package for 2 loads!...

Nov25

4 Totally Cool Travel Toys

Posted on Nov 25, 2014

One of my favorite things to do is to travel with my children. I am so thankful to be able to travel with them. We are on location shooting for our upcoming web series Mama Loves Family Travel and I thought I would share what travel toys my crew is playing with right now! Travel toys are an important part of our trip and can mean the difference between a successful trip and a bad one! So I am always on the lookout for great toys that...

Nov18

Part 4 of the 12 Reasons to Travel With Your Children Series

Posted on Nov 18, 2014

Welcome to the 4th and final post in the 12 Reasons to Travel With Your Children series. Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 all are great reasons to travel with your children so I hope will be ready to embrace an adventure with your children soon! Just in case you need a few more reasons to travel with your children… 3 More Reasons to Travel With Your Children 10th Reason to Travel With Your Children Learn Compassion and Patience. No matter...