day 8: blackbirdfly {+ g﻿iveaway}

day 8: blackbirdfly {+ giveaway}

10/6/2015

Are y'all tired of free stuff yet? No? Then keeping spreading the word about Wanderlittles and the traveling family community we are building! All giveaways run until midnight CST, October 9 so only TWO DAYS LEFT!
Day 1 (international giveaway): $50 Visa TravelMoney gift card
Day 2 (domestic only):1 of 3 GoGoBabyz Travelmates
Day 3 (international): Travel Nursing Pillow
Day 4 (domestic only): an adorable Pillow Cape set from SuperME!
Day 5 (domestic only): Personalized Kids' Rolling Carry-on Bag from KidsTravelZone
Day 6 (domestic only): The Original KidKit
Day 7 (select international countries): One month of Little Passports
And now for Day 8: A Blackbird Fly Travel Playset (gender of your choice; domestic giveaway only).

the product:

I initially liked BlackBirdFly on Etsy because of the creative busy boxes that owner Lauren crafts lovingly by hand. And then I learned more about Lauren, and wanted to support her business even more. You see, Lauren started BlackBirdFly after leaving her job as a graphic designer to become a stay-at-home mom in 2013 when her 3-year old son was diagnosed with leukemia. He is currently nearing his last year of a 3.5 year chemo treatment, and Lauren has found the outlet for her creativity with BlackBirdFly. Whether preparing for a move across the world with your children, or helping your son battle through chemo, Wanderlittles supports courageous parents of all kinds.

So what are these busy boxes, anyway? You can choose from a "girl" version or a "boy" version (gender in quotation marks because we're hip and modern, you know) which retail for $52 and feature tons of fun on-the-go activities such as magnetic car play mats or princess magnet backdrops with little toy bins. These are great for long trips or when you simply need a few hours of peace (could have used this when I had to take my 4-year old along to our house closing!).

She also creates adorable handmade felt princess or superhero play set carrying cases that sell for $45 each.

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12 Comments

Lauren Mulford

10/6/2015 07:45:28

What is the ideal age to travel to Disney? My husband have had an on going discussion and have settled on "when they ask to go."

Jess

10/6/2015 10:37:34

Great question, Lauren! We will do a blog post about that soon!

crystal demos

10/6/2015 16:20:08

Lauren, i know i think age 5 is about right maybe 6. I took my daughter for her 3rd birthday and she doesnt remember so definately after 3 i would think. Good luck!

10/6/2015 17:16:46

That's when I went for the first time as a kid, 6 I think. I barely remember it now but I've been back a few times so the memories are blending together. Six seems like the right age.

Puccetta

10/7/2015 08:12:10

I'd love to see a post and ensuing discussion about moving little kids around in various countries..... I know in some south-east Asian countries we have visited a carrier/sling was so so much better for us, whereas in other places like London there was ample room and facilities for prams. The only was we knew how to be prepared was ask folks who'd already done it. A specific post on that as a quick go to would be fantastic!

10/11/2015 08:00:48

That is such a great idea, Puccetta! We will get on it!

Erica

10/7/2015 14:33:37

How do you prepare children for jet lag due to time differences when traveling internationally?

10/11/2015 07:59:58

Hi Erica! Check out our sleep advice page here: http://www.wanderlittles.com/sleep.html

Hopefully something in there helps! We will be adding more tips as our team grows!

Laura

10/8/2015 16:38:31

Yes a post on jet lag please!

10/11/2015 08:02:03

Laura, Check out our sleep advice page here: http://www.wanderlittles.com/sleep.html

We will be adding to it as the page grows, and would love followers to comment as well!--Thanks!

Beth

10/8/2015 23:20:53

I'd love a blog post on traveling along with small children. My husband will be gone for a year and I am due with my 2nd. I always scope out other moms at the airport to see how they organize everything but I would love some advice on how to best succeed!

10/11/2015 08:03:35

Thanks, Beth! We have tons of tips on flying with little ones here: http://www.wanderlittles.com/planes.html

We will be adding more tips and pages as the team grows!

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