Binkies and Briefcases

Navigating a vacation when your child has special needs can be very challenging. They have to get used to a brand new city, tight quarters in a hotel room, noises and smells that are different than home, and if you are going somewhere like a theme park there is also quite a bit of sensory input. Bright lights, loud noises, moving rides, sweating, and people standing very close to you, plus long waits in line. 

Today, I want to talk to you about some ways to make your Disney vacation a little bit easier on both you and your child. Ready?

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Since we are going to become a foster/adoptive family soon, we wanted to have a chance to spend some quality time this summer with our current children. We realize a lot of our attention is going to be taken up soon by this change and we decided this would be the year that Eddie took a full week off (for the first time in five years!) and we dedicated it to the five of us and nothing but quality family time. 

I’m so happy that when I reached out to Encore RV Resorts about their Petite Retreats they agreed to work with us to plan the perfect getaway!

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We are going back to Florida this summer for the first time in five years! Our son was adopted there, so it is important for us to go back occasionally to reconnect to his roots. This year, we are staying in a tiny house for the first time ever (more on that to come) and I’m super excited about it. Since renting a house is a bit different than staying in a hotel, though, I’ve been doing quite a bit of preparation around here, just making sure I don’t forget to pack everything we need.

The whole reason we are staying in the tiny house, as well as the reason we are driving from Pennsylvania to Florida, is to try to make this vacation as affordable as possible. So, I was thrilled when P&G reached out to tell me that so many of the products we needed to take on vacation were now available at Big Lots. 

This is my “We leave for vacation soon!” face. 

After all the prep work I’ve been doing, and with the help of P&G, I’m happy to share 5 things I always try to remember to pack for any beach house (tiny or otherwise). Of course, you already know what kind of clothes to put in your suitcase. These are 5 important extras that can be easy to overlook, but you will miss them if they aren’t there.  [Read more…]