024: Tips on Visiting Wineries with Kids

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Wineries with kids? Yes, it is possible! We’ve gotten together with Jana Seitzer from Merlot Mommy to share our best tips for visiting wineries with kids including what to look for in a family-friendly winery, some of our favorite wine regions, and our favorite wineries.

ON THE PODCAST

:30 Tamara and Kimberly talk about their recent staycations in Providence, RI and South Seattle, WA

9:43 About Jana Seitzer from Merlot Mommy

18:45 Family friendly wineries in Vermont

20:30 Tips for visiting wineries with kids

25:30 Teaching kids about responsible consumption

29:08 Finger Lakes region

31:33 Favorite family-friendly wineries

34:35 Jana’s favorite travel gear

38:03 App of the week: Drync

38:55 Summer vacation break announcement

ABOUT JANA SEITZER

Jana Seitzer is a travel junkie, fairytale lover, Star Wars & Marvel geek, Disney princess, and coffee addict—Jana’s adventures often involve a glass of wine or bourbon. Follow her journey at merlotmommy.com. You can follow Jana on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

TIPS FOR VISITING WINERIES WITH KIDS

• Check on their website or call ahead to see if they are family friendly
• Look for family-friendly amenities and activities such as:
  • Coloring books / games
  • Playground
  • Picnic tables
  • Animals
  • Availability of food / juice
  • Interesting tours (like cave tours)
• Assign a designated driver
• Model responsible drinking (sip, spit, tasting — not drinking to get drunk)

FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR

APP OF THE WEEK

MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST