Travel

In a few weeks I’m taking my kids to The Netherlands to visit my sister. We are all so excited! My parents are coming along but my husband is not so we’ll be making the long journey alone! My kids have several long flights under their belts and I’ve learned a lot each time about […]

Here are all of my favorite activities I’ve packed for my big girls on our upcoming long flight to Europe. They are 4 & 7 for reference. I’ve written quite a few posts on this topic over the years – you can read about my favorites for 1 year olds in the car & plane […]

Here are all my favorite travel finds from Amazon! You can read my tips for packing here. This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission when you make a purchase from one of my links. Shoe Bag: One of those things I’ve wondered how I’ve traveled without for years! Blue Makeup Bag Pill […]

Heading on a plane this summer? After 7 years of flying with kids I’ve finally mastered the packing part after learning many lessons along the way! We are getting ready for a long trip to Europe and I’ll be sharing our travel capsule wardrobes and what I pack for my kids on the plane in […]

This post is sponsored by ALDI.  Today, I’m excited to kick off a yearlong partnership with one of my favorite grocers, ALDI ! I’ve been shopping at ALDI since we moved into our current home nearly 5 years ago now and I’ve always loved that there are new products to discover with every visit. Browsing the […]

Now that we’ve been stuck in our house since March I’m craving adventure more than ever and decided to put together a little virtual trip to France this week! I’ve been wanting to do this for a while and had so much fun putting these activities together for our weekly boxes over the weekend. My […]

We are heading into the busiest travel week of the year!!! Luckily we are staying put at home this year but I know many of you will be on the road or in the air so I’ve rounded up ALL of our best travel content from over the years and put it all in one […]

If you know me, you know I’m always dreaming and scheming a way to get to Europe. My goal is to go once a year – sometimes it happens and sometimes (this year) it doesn’t but, it’s nice to have a dream and goal to work towards. I recently posted on Instagram asking about bringing […]

I was so excited to learn about Aloft’s new Boston hotel since we were set to pass through on our way home from Maine and they offered to host us. But I was even more excited to learn about how they have a lactation room for nursing mamas at this hotel!!! I can’t tell you […]

Oh if only we were back in paradise right now! When I first discovered Lodge On The Cove a few years ago I knew it was something special. Not only is it in the cutest beach town of Kennebunkport but in the most beautiful wooded setting on the water. It’s a family friendly hotel that […]

Over the last few years my pre-vacation to-do list has grown longer & longer….but it makes me feel more organized and relieved when we get back home! So here’s everything on my list (….for today) before we leave for vacation! There is a printable at the end! Change everyone’s bedding Empty out any STANDING WATER […]

It’s that time of year! Trips to the pool and beach are on the horizon or already happening and you’re a new mom faced with lots of options when it comes to GEAR! I’ve updated our post with all the best beach and pool gear for kids for 2019 and hope you find it helpful […]