The One Thing I Recommend the Most for Traveling Families

The One Thing I Recommend the Most for Traveling Families
Traveling as a single mom can be challenging to say the least. After the packing and planning of the trip the day and time arrives to go to the airport.  Navigating through airport security with young children in tow can be daunting. However, there is a solution that can make your journey smoother and more efficient - TSA PreCheck. In my opinion, it is the best travel investment for families with young children. 

TSA PreCheck allows you to breeze through security checkpoints without having to remove your shoes, laptops, liquids (got a water bottle through even), belts, and light jackets. This means less time spent in line and more time to focus on keeping your children entertained and comfortable during the travel process.

As a single mom, managing your children's needs while juggling luggage and documents can be overwhelming. With TSA PreCheck, you can eliminate the hassle of unpacking and repacking your belongings at security checkpoints, reducing stress and making your travel experience more enjoyable. In fact, before I had TSA PreCheck, my ipad was stolen in the security line because we had to take our devices.  The gentleman behind us saw an opportunity to grab it when we weren’t looking and I had to call security who then tracked him down. He had boarded a plane to Seattle.

TSA PreCheck not only benefits you on all your travels, but when the tickets booked include you children under 12, they get the benefits of precheck as well.  They can accompany you through the expedited security lanes, making the entire process more convenient for your family and saves so much time.  

While TSA PreCheck requires an initial investment of $80, the time and stress saved during each trip can quickly outweigh the cost. Additionally, many credit cards and travel rewards programs offer reimbursement for TSA PreCheck enrollment fees, making it a cost-effective solution for frequent travelers. If you plan to travel internationally, there is the Global Entry option for only $20 or so more which saves so much time going through customs. 

In conclusion, TSA PreCheck is a valuable travel investment for single moms looking to streamline their airport experience and make traveling with children more manageable. By enrolling in TSA PreCheck, you can enjoy time-saving convenience, stress-free travel, family-friendly benefits, and a cost-effective solution for your future trips. Make the smart choice and invest in TSA PreCheck for a smoother and more enjoyable travel experience with your family and focus more on the memories being made than the stress of going through airport security. 

Here’s the link to apply.  Happy Travels! 

This company has saved me time and made me some money too

This company has saved me time and made me some money too

Yesterday I stayed home from work because I wasn't feeling well.  I had not slept well the night before and woke up with an excruciating migraine. My head hurt, my eyes hurt from light and I knew I needed to just take the day off for myself.  I’ve had a very highly stressful week with unexpected things happening. One of the things was that my car wasn’t running safely so my car and I have been staying put.  This was the first time in a long time that I’ve given myself permission to take a rest day with no guilt. I knew I had to honor myself in this way. .

After I slept some I woke up feeling much better and I did some housework including cleaning out my fridge and since I couldn’t take my car to do errands, I used Instacart to grab groceries. I’m so so grateful that I was able to order my groceries easily on their app and within a couple of hours the groceries were delivered to my door.

This isn’t the first time Instacart has helped me. Even before the pandemic Instacart was a life saver.  When I was going through a nasty custody battle in court over my son when he was 3 years old and needed extra funds, I worked for them as a shopper.  I remembered years ago that my Aunty Tracie worked as one when she lived in New York City and I thought why not give it a try.  Using their mobile app I would shop in various stores and then deliver groceries. It was a decent side gig. Sometimes I’d bring Damian with me and he’d help me shop for the orders or help me when I was delivering. I was grateful for the additional income stream to help with the bills and costs of living on my own since my day job didn’t cover all my expenses.

Then a few years later when we were on lockdown for several months, Instacart came through for me as a customer. Being extremely cautious about leaving my apartment during quarantine, the ease of having our groceries delivered helped me immensely.  Every shopper has been nice and when there is an issue, which is rare, is handled right away. Overall I like the customer service, ease and income they provide. 

If you’d love to take one more thing off your to-do list and want to give them a try, use my link https://inst.cr/t/MFByWk1NMzM3 to get $10 off your first order and let me know what you think!