Places to go outside Yellowstone

Good Afternoon! I hope everyone is enjoying their day. I certainly am. Today, we toured the Hot Springs and Geysers of Yellowstone National Park. But before we got into the park, we had to have breakfast. At the log cabin we were staying in (Paradise Gateway Guest Cabins in Emegrint, Montana), they left us some amazing fresh bread, fresh eggs, and some homemade strawberry-rubarb jam.

The cabin we stayed in was beautiful, right out of the tv show Heartland. It was picture-perfect, with stunning views of the mountains and a stunning river. The service was exceptional, and the cabin was well-stocked and extremely comfortable. I highly recommend. If you are a smaller group than us 6, they are also a bed and breakfast, which is also supposed to be great. The owners are friendly and very helpful.

After making some toast with jam, we made some eggs. But Mom and Dad wanted some more coffee, so we decided to stop right outside the Yellowstone sign. We stopped at a small coffee/gift/ice cream shop called Yellowstone Perk. They were well-known for their Ice cream, but Mom and Dad just wanted coffee, and of course, so did all of us kids. Dad sent me in to tell Mom our orders, and one of my sisters came with me. We entered the store, and when Mom saw us, she out-of-the-blue asked us if instead we wanted ice cream. Reminder, this was 9:45 in the morning, and Mom doesn’t normally let that kind of thing fly. But she said it looked amazing and it was.

The shop, Yellowstone Perk, was peaceful and adorable on the inside. With good prices, and amazing food for a cheap price, I decided it was well worth the review. I had the flavor Moose Tracks, and I highly recommend it. It is a chocolate-vanilla swirl with tiny peanut-butter cups mixed in. Two of the other kids had a flavor called Montana Moose Moss, and they said it was so good. It compares to mint-chocolate-chip ice cream, except 10x better. It was a mint version of Moose Tracks. Dad had sea-salt Carmel truffle and he claims “It was superb. Best breakfast so far.” My other sister had Huckleberry, a popular flavor in this region for a lot of things. She says the actual ice cream was good, but the actual berries mixed in were hard and sour. But overall, the coffee, the ice cream, and the service is good.

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Plane Bags for Kids!

Hello Y’all! Today, we are gonna talk about Plane Bags for Kids! In this article, we will cover what to bring and why, a few tips for lowering stress, and a couple other things!

What Bag to Use?

For kids, travelling through the crowded airport can be overwhelming, and if the bag is too big or too heavy, it gets handed off to the parents. And no one wants that. So, my suggestion is a small backpack! These backpacks are light, so no extra weight is added, and small but big enough to hold all the stuff your child needs for the plane. I recommend a Jansport mini backpack, or any small thin bag.

What to Pack: Toys

Entertainment is key to a quick and stress-free flight for parents. But what do you bring? From personal experience and with my three younger siblings, I think a couple of books are always good. I also highly recommend a small sketchbook, a pencil sharpener, and a set of double-sided colored pencils, or a small box of crayons or markers. No glue, and no scissors. It’s not craft time. It’s just enough things to occupy the kids for the duration of the flight. Also pack the child’s favorite stuffed animal or doll. This can really help sooth any panicking kid.

What to Pack: Electronics

It’s always good to have something electronic for the kids to play with. Whether you pack a tablet, phone, or laptop, make sure it has already downloaded music and games. Also bring headphones. Headphones are a crucial part of any plane ride. Kids can listen to music, plug them into their electronics, or watch a movie on the plane.

What to Pack: Food and other Items

Remember to bring Gum. It helps children’s ears acclimatize and hurt less when they pop. Pack a few snacks, like granola bars or Goldfish. Bring an empty water bottle and fill it up at a water fountain after security. Bring a small, light weight blanket and a light jacket, as planes tend to be quite cold. Bring a hairbrush and a couple of hair elastics to keep the kids presentable.

That’s just about it! Below is a full list of what to pack for your child!

Packing List for Child’s Plane Bag:

  • Headphones
  • Electronic Device and Charging cord
  • Gum
  • Small Snacks
  • Empty Water Bottle
  • Blanket
  • Jacket
  • Hairbrush and elastics
  • Books
  • Sketchbook
  • Colored Pencils/Crayons/Markers
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Stuffed Animal
  • Pack of tissues
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Pair of Socks