Welcome to The Traveling Family Circus — This podcast is for families like ours—big, busy, bursting with love—and dreaming of seeing the world together before the kids grow up.

I’m Jacquelyn, but my friends and family call me Jacq — I’m a full-time working mom of 5, entrepreneur, and creator of the Happy Little Traveler activity kits available on Amazon.

Our family of 7 has taken dozens of trips — from London and Paris to Hawaii, Florida, Puerto Rico, and all over the U.S.

And yes, it’s just as wild as it sounds… but I wouldn’t trade the memories for anything.

We travel often, not because it’s easy or perfect… because spoiler alert, it’s definitely not!

We travel because time is short.

Because we only get so many summers.

Because the giggles on an airplane or hotel pancake breakfasts are the memories that will last.

This podcast is here to help your family travel more often, more smoothly, and with way less stress.

Each week, I’ll share practical tips for traveling with kids, how to fly with toddlers, pack like a pro, save money on hotels, and even travel hack your way to free flights and hotel stays by leveraging credit card points and miles.

We’ll talk about:

            •  How to travel affordably with a big family

            •  Packing lists and gear that actually help

            •  Family-friendly itineraries for places like Maui, Disneyland, and Europe

            •  Mindset shifts to make traveling with kids less overwhelming & more magical

But most of all, this podcast is about choosing memories over stuff, connection over chaos, and showing your kids the world — one trip at a time.

I started this show to help other families like yours break free from the idea that travel has to wait.

Whether you’re dreaming of your first family vacation or looking to make the most of every school break, you’ll find encouragement, strategies, and stories that prove it can be done.

So come along for the ride—subscribe now to The Traveling Family Circus wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to keep savoring the moments and make memories that last a lifetime!

If you're ready to jump in and start using my best family travel tips, checkout my free guides HERE!