Skiing in Virginia? In the summer?

Before I had a baby, I had my packing routine down to 15 minutes flat. I kept a toiletry bag prepared so I always had it at the ready. I had mental lists for different trip types (beach, mountain, city). But my 9-month old has thrown that all out the window. Packing is now a multi-day event. This weekend, we're heading to Charlevoix, Mich., for a family getaway. It's only a two-hour flight, but I'm already gathering the little lifesavers I've found to help us en-route. A fellow mom turned me on to the glory that is a pacifier clip. Our babysitter shared with me the genius of single-serving bags of formula, so you don't have to mess with measuring. And I wouldn't dare to leave home without my daughter's stuffed lamb, which ensures that she can feel comfortable wherever we land. What are your family travel lifesavers—the products and tricks you keep in your back pocket?

In August, it pays to be under 30 in Rome, but in September and October, anyone can take advantage of the city's newest special offer: late-night hours at select museums. Fridays The Vatican Museums will stay open until 11 p.m., with the last entrance at 9:30 p.m. You'll have to reserve a ticket online in advance; €14 ($19.70), plus a €4 ($5.60) online reservation fee. Saturdays Go museum-hopping: Ara Pacis Museum is architect Richard Meier's controversial modern glass home for a marble altar consecrated in 9 B.C.; the Capitoline Museums display a staggering collection of Roman statues and medieval and Renaissance art; and the Centrale Montemartini is a former power plant whose machinery sets off ancient statuary more recently acquired by the Capitoline Museums. Tickets for Ara Pacis are €6.50 ($9) and a combined ticket for the Capitoline Museums and Centrale Montemartini—valid for seven days—is €8.50 ($12). Sundays Cap off the weekend with a moonlit stroll through the Colosseum and the Forum, €9 ($13) total. If you plan to visit all these attractions, it's worth purchasing the Roma Pass. It costs €23 ($33) and gets you free admission to the first two attractions visited, plus discounts at subsequent attractions and select events, and unlimited rides on public transportation for three consecutive days. Maximize the value of the card by visiting two expensive attractions first. Get more details and purchase the card at romapass.it.