Craving a taste of island life without having to fly anywhere? Catalina Island off the coast of California can be a great approachable and affordable getaway option. Being an island though, there are some quirks in regards to getting there and getting around! We were there for 4 nights and enjoyed our excursion but learned […]
Seattle (in the SUMMER) with a Toddler
In 2012, Nate and I moved to Seattle from Arizona where we were both basically born and raised. We could not have chosen to relocate to a city more opposite from what we had always known. My first winter in that dark grey city was a rough one. Even though I grew up in Phoenix, […]
4 Ways to Groom a Good Traveler
Choosing to travel with your kiddo can feel like an enormous undertaking. While there are blogs and tools and gear to help you in the planning of a trip and the execution of said endeavour, there is not much talk of how to prepare your kid to travel well. This is probably partly due to […]
How to Nurse and/ or Pump While Traveling
Nursing (or breastfeeding) is a beautiful thing. I feel fortunate to have been able to feed my baby with my boobs for over a year. I would like to put out in the universe though, that this post is NOT about breastfeeding vs. formula feeding. Did you feed your baby? Are they growing? Congratulations mom, […]
This Addition Will Make Your Next Trip Easier and More Enjoyable
If they say it takes a village to raise a child, why would you leave that village at home when you go out to explore the world? Now I understand that this is a bit unconventional, but I am a huge proponent of community living. For 8 out of 9 years of our married life, […]
Three Mindset Shifts Necessary to Enjoy Your “Vacation” with a Kid
1. Adjust your Expectations “Expectation is the Mother of Frustration.” – Antonio Banderas (side note: how is that quote attributed to Zorro when it sounds like a Chinese Proverb?) I harp on this topic often. I believe that pain exists in that discrepancy between reality and expectations. Two people expecting two very different outcomes […]
How to Change a Diaper on a Plane
Anybody see John Legend’s Pampers commercial about the different diaper changing positions for dads? If not, stop now and redirect your attention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFhaSY-Wsps Paying tribute to the legend himself, here are my very own three diaper changing position recommendations on a plane. The Floor Seat This little trick is primarily recommended for unusually tiny […]
Flight Tips for Travel With Your Baby (Newborn-18 months)
Boarding a giant metal tube and traveling at high speeds through the air with hundreds of strangers is a bit frightening as it is. Doing so with your baby sometimes feels impossible. Let’s demystify this event, give you some practical tips, and get your expectations in line with what this adventure has in store for […]
6 Ways Traveling with a Child is Different
Traveling is a glamorous thing. Or at least it is in images. Let a close friend tell you the ins and outs of their excursion across Europe and you might get a different depiction. The same is true with babies. Gosh they’re cute. Well most of them are, after about 2 months. Before that they’re […]