It’s always fun to look back to see the most popular blog posts of the year. I love seeing what you all have loved and what has been helpful to you both at home and while traveling! It also helps me get a sense for what content will be most useful to you going forward – so please know that I do look at this info and every time you visit my blog, I really appreciate it and it tells me how I can better serve you.
I thought it would be fun to share the 10 most popular posts from 2023 so you can see what others are loving. Have you read all of these posts? Which ones did you find most helpful?
10. 20+ Road Trip Essentials with Kids
Still lots of road tripping happening. I was so happy to share some of our experience after 60k+ miles of road tripping with our kiddos (now even more)!
9. My Favorite Mom Travel Pants
I found some travel pants that I super love and got dozens of comments from others who love them, too. And then hundreds of you purchased (and loved) them for yourselves! No surprise that this post is on the list, even though I only published it this fall!
8. 10 Tips for Driving Across the US/Canada Border with Kids
Again with road trips – this time across the border! I hope these tips help it feel a little less complicated and help you avoid some simple mistakes when driving to Canada.
7. 10 Surprisingly Affordable Destinations for Family Holidays
Budget-friendly destinations are always popular!
6. 3 Day London Itinerary with Kids
This post is always popular, and I imagine even more so this year with how much I’m talking about London these days. 😉 Come visit – it’s a fantastic place for families!
5. Family Vacation Packing List: Kid and Baby Travel Essentials
This is always one of my top posts. I love helping you all pack more efficiently and with less stress!
4. 2023 Men’s Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide
This post was wildly popular, as evidenced by the fact that it’s this high on the list despite only being published a few weeks ago.
3. 10 Tips for Getting Over Toddler & Kid Jet Lag
I confess to referencing this post myself multiple times this year. Sometimes it’s just good to be reminded in writing of things you know you should do that will make your life easier. This is a good one to bookmark and share with a travel-loving and sleep-deprived parent friend. 😉
2. 20 Travel Essentials for Kids
Another popular packing post! This is one that will be getting a refresh early in the new year, so stay tuned.
1. 13 Easy Hikes in Acadia National Park
No one is more surprised than I am to see this post top the list. I had no idea so many of you were planning trips to Acadia! We loved our time there and are anxious to return. If you visited, I’d love to hear if you did any of these hikes!
And if you’re curious for which posts napped spots 11-20, here they are:
11. 3 Day Rome Itinerary with Kids
12. Keeping A Clean House with Kids: 20+ Tips for a Tidy Home
13. 5 Fall Travel Outfits with Olive Pants
14. Our Favorite Luggage for Families
15. My Favorite Travel Shoes for Men & Women
16. The Best Age for Harry Potter Books: Our Family’s Experience
17. Best 3 Day San Diego Itinerary with Kids
18. Easy Sedona Hikes with Epic Views
19. 50+ Useful Stocking Stuffers for Babies & Toddlers That are Under $5
20. Toddler Road Trip Tips after 50,000 Miles on the Road
Did you have any favorite posts that weren’t on this list? I’d love to hear!
