by Matilda | Dec 16, 2019 | Family Travel, Southwest, Tips
Many people either love or hate flying Southwest Airlines because of its unique boarding process and open seating policy. While it can be stressful having to hustle to get a good seat on Southwest Airlines, I’ve found that with a few simple strategies that...
by Matilda | Jun 16, 2019 | Family Travel, Tips
In preparation for traveling with my kids, I researched the rules regarding Global Entry (which also includes TSA Precheck) and children. Specifically, I wanted to find out: do children have Global Entry if one of their parents does? According to the Department of...
by Matilda | May 8, 2019 | Family Travel, Tips
I love having TSA Precheck benefits and have written about how to apply for TSA Precheck and Global Entry (Global Entry includes TSA Precheck). A few readers have asked a question in the comments that I think many families would find useful: Does TSA PreCheck extend...
by Matilda | Aug 28, 2018 | Family Travel, Tips
Whether traveling for work, a family obligation or even just a vacation, many pregnant women will fly at some point during their pregnancy. I flew throughout all three trimesters (for all those reasons stated above) so here are a few of the tips and tricks I found...
by Matilda | Jul 24, 2018 | Family Travel, Trip Reports
While there is no shortage of fun things to do in Chicago with kids, not all are appropriate for that tricky toddler stage. Since we live in downtown Chicago, many of our favorite activities are also perfect for visitors looking to entertain their energetic and...
by Matilda | Jun 21, 2016 | Family Travel, Updates/Musings
I considered myself a streamlined traveler. I had a minimalist carry on only approach no matter the trip length. I had no problem with last minute plan changes. Now? Well, that remains to be seen. My husband and I just happily welcomed a new addition to our family-...
