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Spring season is in full swing already! We just returned from a short weekend road trip to rural Pennsylvania where my kid had an all-day soccer tournament. Twenty-hours, there and back, in between the usual, busy schedule of practices and games. Our overnighter inspired this latest edition of Travels with SleepSwag, an ode to everyone that knows what it’s like to care for an athlete in travel sports. If you are a mom, dad, grandparent, or relative that has experienced those joys and ordeals, then this one is for you. Let’s take a moment to appreciate all that we do,...

My family and I recently completed a whirlwind tour of Ireland. Ten nights in six different places, traveling by car all across the Emerald Isle. It was a wonderful vacation with plenty of experiences and memories, from the streets of Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and back. There were many highlights, like having a pint at the Guinness factory, hiking the Connemara trails, marveling at the coasts of Dingle, and relaxing on Kilkenny’s medieval grounds.   Traveling with two young kids can be a daunting task, however. As we planned the trip, my spouse and I wondered how we...

Views out of an airplane window aren’t just in our daydreams anymore, and we are beyond ready to pack our bags! After over a year of travel restrictions, regulations are being lifted as vaccination percentages rise. Now more than ever, taking care of yourself while you’re on the road (or on a plane) is crucial. While your hand sanitizer and face masks are a must, what other items are essential for the 2021 jet-setting, self-care specialist?     Privai Hand Lotion  With frequent use of hand sanitizer, there is no denying that your hands are probably a little on the...