Other Places We Have Contributed
We enjoy guest posting on other sites and sharing our tips with new audiences. Here is a small sample of our contributions to other publications. If you would like to collaborate, feel free to contact us at kidsareatrip@ gmail.com.
Associations
SATW (Membership Officer), NATJA, ATTA, FTA
Ambassadorships
Moon Travel Guides Brand Ambassador
Lonely Planet Pathfinders
PERLU Travel Ambassador
Travelocity Ambassador and Content Creator (September 2016 – September 2019)
HP Smart Mom Panel
Accolades
Best Travel Website – SATW Central States Chapter (October 2020)
Video Clip
How to Book a Last Minute Vacation with NBC (https://youtu.be/lGhA8HnPqd0)
Speaking Engagements
Panelist Midwest Travel Journalist Association’s Spring Conference – Best Practices for Influencer and Destination Collaborations
Panelist Expedia Latin America Hoteliers Conference – Working with Influencers – How to Make it Work for You
ConnectHER Conference speaker – How to Rock a Travel Campaign
Freelance Articles
Fodor’s
Your Child Has to Board a Flight Alone. Now What? (contributor)
Parents
10 Tips for Staying on Budget While Traveling with Kids (contributor)
VOGUE
The Secret to Having a True Vacation, Not Just a Relocation with Kids (contributor)
Articles on Travelocity – samples
Finest Playa Mujeres is Family Friendly Luxury in Cancun
How to Have an Amazing Time at Germany’s Christmas Markets
How to Spend a Leisurely Escape in Zurich
5 Not to Miss Fall Drives in the Midwest
Why Your Family Should Take a Volunteer Vacation
Chicago Tribune
O’Hare Holiday Travel Tips: 7 Experts Map Out Their Secrets
Want to travel more with kids? (an interview with the Chicago Tribune)
Costco Connection
How to Plan a Staycation (contributor) – April 2019
Johnny Jet
Travel Style: Kirsten Maxwell of Kids Are A Trip (interview)
Bravo TV
What’s the Best Way to Ask to Switch Seats on an Airplane?
Tiny Beans
12 Places Savvy Travel Bloggers Would Actually Spend Their Money
Ciao Bambino
10 Amazing Things to Do in Spain with Kids
A Perfect 10 Day Ireland Itinerary with Kids
Family Vacation Critic
7 Best Vacations for Hard to Please Teens (contributor)
6 Things You Should Never Buy Before You Travel (contributor)
5 Common Hotel Problems You Might Face and How to Avoid Them (contributor)
Texas Lifestyle Magazine
6 Dallas Museums to Charm the Kids
Twist Travel Magazine
How to Book a Last-Minute Vacation
Chicago City Guide Fall 2017 Issue
German Christmas Markets Winter 2017 Issue
Traditions: Holiday Recipes from Around the World (Essay and three recipes)
Family Traveller Magazine
Family Vacations to Phoenix and Scottsdale
How to Be Prepared When Traveling with Food Allergies
Auto Europe
Family Road Trip in France: 6 Must See Sights
Breathtaking Locations of Southern Spain (Ronda-contributor)
On Milwaukee
Chicago Travel Blogger Mom Finds Big Fun in Milwaukee (interview)
Forest and Bluff Magazine
Cooperstown: More Than Baseball
Finding Unique Volunteer Opportunities for Families – November 2016
She Buys Travel
*Former contributor with over 70 articles on this site. Author page.
Podcasts
Traveling with Allergies on Vacation Mavens
Road Trip in Southern New Brunswick on Amateur Traveler
Read with You Presents! podcast – Travel as an Education
Guide to All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico on Vacation Mavens