If things are a bit quiet on my site next week it’s because I’m traveling with my toddlers! Tomorrow we are taking our first flight together! I’d say I’m nervous, but I love traveling so much, I’m just excited to share the adventure with them!
In case you’re looking for some helpful hints, like I was, here are my Top 5 Toddler Travel posts!
– Kula Mama gives us my #1 post: 4 Healthy Tips for Traveling with Kids (I’ll be taking lots of her advice – especially on what to pack in my backpack!)
– The Kitchn tell us What Snacks to Pack for the Plane (Honestly, I’ve been buying snacks here and there for weeks to prepare. Having special treats is my secret weapon – wish me luck!)
– Holistic Squid shares How to Survive Air Travel with Kids (I like the idea of wrapped gifts to unwrap as the flight goes on.)
– The Blessed Nest offers an entire timeline to get us prepared in Pre-Trip Prep for Flying with Toddlers (I’m happy to see that I’ve done most of this, including the house-cleaning!)
– Mom.me had me at “throw those rules right out the window” in her post Tips for Traveling with Kids (You can bet I will have the iPad, LeapPad and iPhone charged and ready!)
In case you’re looking for some helpful hints, like I was, here are my Top 5 Toddler Travel posts!
– Kula Mama gives us my #1 post: 4 Healthy Tips for Traveling with Kids (I’ll be taking lots of her advice – especially on what to pack in my backpack!)
– The Kitchn tell us What Snacks to Pack for the Plane (Honestly, I’ve been buying snacks here and there for weeks to prepare. Having special treats is my secret weapon – wish me luck!)
– Holistic Squid shares How to Survive Air Travel with Kids (I like the idea of wrapped gifts to unwrap as the flight goes on.)
– The Blessed Nest offers an entire timeline to get us prepared in Pre-Trip Prep for Flying with Toddlers (I’m happy to see that I’ve done most of this, including the house-cleaning!)
– Mom.me had me at “throw those rules right out the window” in her post Tips for Traveling with Kids (You can bet I will have the iPad, LeapPad and iPhone charged and ready!)
So, what can I add to this? Well, essential oils of course!
I made Thieves spray to spray our throats, necks, hands and the airplane seats. It’s simple!
In a 2 oz dark glass bottle put:
– 1/2 teaspoon witch hazel
– 10-15 drops of Young Living Thieves oil
– distilled water to fill the bottle
I already tested it out. Smells great and I’m so confident in its ability to keep us healthy!
My carry-on will only have the Thieves Spray, a few drops of Joy in a small rollerball bottle and my small 5 mL bottle of Peppermint. I’m hoping there will be no problems getting through security with these!
My checked baggage will have small amounts of the oils I use everyday. I diluted some with almond oil, per the Essential Oils Pocket Reference guide. About 5-7 drops of each oil in separate rollerballs should last us for our 5 nights away from home. I also threw in some full size bottles of Lemon and Citrus Fresh to put in my water while I’m away.
I’m sure I’ll have a lot to add once I’ve actually completed my first flight(s) with my toddlers. Can’t wait to share with you all! Wish us luck!
I’m sure I’ll have a lot to add once I’ve actually completed my first flight(s) with my toddlers. Can’t wait to share with you all! Wish us luck!
