Episode Summary:In this episode, I’m sharing five family travel truths I swear by—hard-won from years of packing snacks, surviving road trips, and dodging car vomit. From our three-act itinerary strategy to fanny packs full of fidget toys, this one’s for anyone trying to make family travel a little less chaotic (and a lot more memorable). Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or braving spring break with kids, these tips just might keep you sane.
What You’ll Hear:🎭 How we plan every travel day like a Broadway show
🎒 Why fanny packs and fidget toys are parenting gold
🌅 The reason we always start our trips in the dark
📍 The four-hour boundary that keeps weekend trips enjoyable
🚗 Why we’ve never upgraded from our cramped Chevy Malibu—and never will
Links to our favorite travel toys:
Packing for a trip with kids? You need fanny packs and fidget toys: Check out this list!
Planning your own family adventure?
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Resources:
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Tyler Moore—known online as Tidy Dad—is a father of three daughters, a cleaning and organizing expert, and a full-time NYC public school teacher. He’s gone from scrubbing toilets to appearing on the Today Show and publishing his bestselling book, Tidy Up Your Life, which helps people make space for what matters most. For Tyler, the goal isn’t always a perfectly tidy home—it’s a home that’s easily tidied. You can find him on Instagram @tidydad and his newsletter on Substack, The Tidy Times.
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