<description> &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;In this episode of the Elevate Motherhood podcast, Courtney Lundeen speaks with Melissa Harms, a mom of four and the creator of the Everyday Family Travel blog. They discuss the importance of family travel, how to plan vacations with kids, budgeting tips, and the mindset needed for successful trips. Melissa shares her personal experiences and insights on making travel enjoyable and educational for children, emphasizing flexibility and realistic expectations. The conversation also includes the role of faith in parenting and travel, and how to create lasting memories as a family.&lt;/span&gt; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-headingXSmall css-1mp1p0p e1de0imv0"&gt;Chapters&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;00:00&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;Introduction to Everyday Family Travel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;01:29&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;The Spark of Travel Passion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;02:21&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;Planning Family Vacations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;05:19&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;Mindset and Expectations for Traveling with Kids&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;08:25&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;Budgeting for Travel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;10:59&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;Tips for Long Road Trips&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;17:01&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;Overcoming Travel Logistics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;20:02&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;Lessons Learned from Travel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0"&gt;22:30&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;The Role of Faith in Travel and Family Life&lt;/span&gt; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0"&gt;Links:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://everydayfamilytravel.blog/"&gt;Everyday Family Travel Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://everydayfamilytravel.blog/everything/"&gt;Everyday Family Travel Resource Hub &lt;/a&gt;- Free Printable Travel Goodies, access to Free Facebook Groups, Top Travel Booking Tools.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://everydayfamilytravel.blog/road-trip-hacks-for-kids/"&gt;18 Road Trip Hacks for Kids&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a&gt;Everyday Family Travel Blog on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Click here for the transcript from this episode.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Elevate Motherhood Podcast

Courtney Lundeen

#45: Travel Tips for Young Families with Melissa Harms from Everyday Family Travel Blog

APR 17, 202525 MIN
Elevate Motherhood Podcast

#45: Travel Tips for Young Families with Melissa Harms from Everyday Family Travel Blog

APR 17, 202525 MIN

Description

 In this episode of the Elevate Motherhood podcast, Courtney Lundeen speaks with Melissa Harms, a mom of four and the creator of the Everyday Family Travel blog. They discuss the importance of family travel, how to plan vacations with kids, budgeting tips, and the mindset needed for successful trips. Melissa shares her personal experiences and insights on making travel enjoyable and educational for children, emphasizing flexibility and realistic expectations. The conversation also includes the role of faith in parenting and travel, and how to create lasting memories as a family.     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Everyday Family Travel 01:29 The Spark of Travel Passion 02:21 Planning Family Vacations 05:19 Mindset and Expectations for Traveling with Kids 08:25 Budgeting for Travel 10:59 Tips for Long Road Trips 17:01 Overcoming Travel Logistics 20:02 Lessons Learned from Travel 22:30 The Role of Faith in Travel and Family Life     Links:    Everyday Family Travel Blog Everyday Family Travel Resource Hub - Free Printable Travel Goodies, access to Free Facebook Groups, Top Travel Booking Tools.  18 Road Trip Hacks for Kids Everyday Family Travel Blog on Instagram   Click here for the transcript from this episode.