When traveling with the family you want to travel smart and safe so you can focus on all the festivities and fun, rather than the logistics. We show ways to streamline holiday travel whether you’re staying local or going abroad.
OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GO
Over the river and through the woods… whether it’s to Grandma’s house you go, or to the airport for a flight to see family, or just keeping up with all the holiday activities, don’t leave home without your Vessi 100% waterproof shoes.
The bestselling Weekend Sneaker feels more like wearing a sock than a traditional shoe and don’t need a break-in period, so your feet won’t blister or chaf. These are perfect for running around town in the rain, attending the Thanksgiving Day parade or walking the lakefront.
If you’re headed to colder conditions, or as the temps drop, Vessi’s Alta High Top is a cozy winter boot with a warm fleece lining. It’s been updated for a better fit and a more tailored feel and designed to keep your footing even in slushy conditions.
Or opt for the Weekend Chelsea that is a combo of both. This cool weather staple combines the comfort of a sneaker with the coverage and warmth of a boot. Plus don’t forget the kids! The entire family can stay dry for any upcoming adventure.
TECH TO PROTECT WHILE AWAY
Even if you have the best neighbors, there is only so many times you can only ask them to watch your home. Whether it is a holiday vacation or just package protection, we love having peace of mind when we travel with Vivint Smart Security Systems. People always ask us why Vivint?
One of the main reasons that we love Vivint is their customer service. The team works with you to figure out what your home needs and then their team of professionals, installs the products. If and when you decide to make changes to your system, the Vivint team also offers great feedback throughout the entire process. When it comes to the holiday season, packages are being dropped at the door and you want to make sure that they make it to the stockings or under the tree and aren’t swiped by a porch pirate. One of the things we like about our Vivint Smart Security System is the doorbell camera. It not only notifies me on my phone when I have a package, but it uses Smart Deter enhanced with computer vision chip technology. The Doorbell Camera Pro intuitively detects deliveries and lurkers. When the camera spots someone trying to take a package, it activates a bright LED ring and 90 dB speaker, letting the potential thief know they’ve been caught on camera.
We also love how easy Vivint Smart Security Systems are to use. There’s a smart home hub that enables me to control everything but I can also use my phone. If I forget to lock the door, I can do that through my phone. Vivint Smart Security System you can set up a notification when doors open or when motion is detected on your camera an alert is sounded.
PACKING, PASSPORTS, AND POUCHES, OH MY!
Keeping everything straight for each member of the family, while balancing the amount of days gone with the amount of activities expected can be a beast… so we turn to Macy’s to straighten us out with organizers for everything from passports to jewelry, clothing and currency.
Packing cubes are a great idea, not only for organizing clothing on the start of the trip but also for separating dirty and clean on the way back. Plus we get a different color for each family member so it’s easy to identify once we are at our destination. For family trips abroad an RFID blocking passport carrier that can fit the entire family in one safe place and/or a currency/passport organizer that holds two currency and has RFID blocking technology to keep your identity secure are a must.
Sticking with the organization theme, the On34th jewerly case with ring inserts, dividers and a zip closure. Of course Macy’s has all your wardrobe needs covered for any destination you may be headed over the holiday season.
KEEPING KIDS BUSY WHEREVER SPENDING THE BREAK
One of our favorite smart travel tips for families is to get a fun surprise that everyone can enjoy whenever you reach the destination. It can be something that they do at the hotel, restaurant or relatives’ house. This holiday season Crayola Washable Paint Pendulum is a great gift idea.
Our kids enjoyed mixing the paint to create colors and spinning the pendulum to create fun designs. We love that it is all contained in an arena-style creative zone, which keeps the washable paint all in one area. And yes, it is washable paint!
A fun idea is to have the kids create Christmas cards or gift tags using their Crayola Paint Pendulum. We love seeing the kids get creative with their cousins or friends too.
