Happy Tuesday!

I was listening to a Mel Robbins podcast the other day, and she said something that completely stopped me in my tracks: most of the stress we feel comes from our expectations.

Mind. Blown. 🤯

And honestly—doesn’t that connect perfectly to family travel?

We expect the kids to get along.
We expect flights to run on time.
We expect the weather to cooperate.
We expect the “perfect” vacation.

But when reality doesn’t match those expectations… cue the stress.

Here’s the thing: when we lower our expectations to something doable, we can release so much of that tension.

✨ Instead of expecting zero sibling fights, expect a few (or a lot 🤣) and plan breaks.
✨ Instead of expecting a flawless travel day, expect hiccups and bring snacks + activities.
✨ Instead of expecting perfect weather, expect that you’ll make the best of it.

The less we demand “perfect,” the more room we give ourselves to actually enjoy the trip. That’s where the worth-it family memories live.

So as you plan your next getaway, remind yourself: aim for doable, not perfect. You’ll come home with fewer stress wrinkles and way more joy-filled moments.

👉 Want more practical family travel hacks? Check out My Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Kids.

​

​

🙋‍♀️I’ll go first: my biggest stressor is definitely sibling fights and meltdowns. What about you? Click above to vote—I can’t wait to see what comes out on top!

No matter which one you picked, remember this—when we expect the stressors to show up, they lose their power. That’s how doable > perfect turns into worth-it family memories. 💛

Stay tuned for more packing tips, behind-the-scenes travel hacks, and inspiration to make your trips stress-free and fun. I’m all about helping you make family travel as smooth as possible, so you can create memories without the headache.

Thanks for being part of the Travel Tuesday community, and I can’t wait to connect again soon!💕

✨ Want to make planning even easier?

Grab our complimentary travel itinerary planner and start mapping out your next adventure.

​

​

May you LOVE your adventure!

​

Home - Loving This Adventure