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, […]