• Gift Guides,  Our Adventures,  Travel Resources

    The Ultimate Gift Guide for Travelers

    Looking for the perfect gift for the traveler in your life? Your spouse, your sibling, your best friend, or your best friend’s baby? Your dad, your sister, your teacher, or your boss? Or maybe you would like to pick up something for yourself! I’m excited to share my ultimate gift guide for travelers for 2020! Whether you need a small stocking stuffer or a higher-priced gift, this list will give you ideas for every traveler in your life. Gifts in this guide range from just a few dollars to a couple hundred dollars; some are practical while others are more for the fun of it. It is no secret that…

  • Our Adventures

    Best Minimalist Travel Shoes | Unshoes Review

    Are you looking for the best minimalist travel shoe? Look no further, because Unshoes Minimal Footwear has you covered, and I’m excited to share my honest review with you. (Spoiler alert: I love them!) I have been wearing Unshoes for several years, and our entire family has fallen in love with these minimal, healthy, sleek shoes. You will find that we take them on every adventure, whether its hiking the stunning red rocks at Arches National Park in Utah, kayaking the Kahana River on Kauai, exploring the beautiful beaches on Oahu, or exploring our local parks and beaches at home in Sonoma County, California. I’ll be sharing my story of…

  • Our Adventures,  Traveling with a Baby or Toddler

    Best Lightweight Travel Stroller | Évolur Voyager Review

    Looking for the best lightweight travel stroller for your traveling toddler? When my husband and I first became parents, we knew we wanted to invest in some items that would make traveling with our baby easier. We knew that we would be traveling the world with our little one, so baby gear that was lightweight and compact was important to us. When our daughter was a little over one year old, we were given the chance to try out the Évolur Voyager Travel Stroller, and we immediately fell in love with it! We had used other travel strollers up to this point, but our daughter was getting older/taller, and we…

  • Minimalist Travel,  Our Adventures,  Traveling with a Baby or Toddler

    Best Backpack for Traveling with Toddlers

    Are you a traveling parent who is on the hunt for the best backpack for traveling with your toddlers? I’m so excited to tell you all about our family’s new favorite travel backpack- the NOMATIC Travel Pack! Our daughter is (almost) 2 years old and is constantly on the move. My husband and I have always preferred to wear backpacks (versus other bag styles) to haul our stuff around, because it is necessary to keep our hands free when we are out-and-about with our daughter. Backpacks are typically easier on our bodies too, as it is more comfortable to disperse the bag weight evenly across our backs, rather than lugging…

  • Gift Guides,  Our Adventures,  Travel Resources,  Traveling with a Baby or Toddler

    Travel Gifts for Kids and Toddlers in 2019

    Looking for the best travel gifts for the kids and toddlers in your life? Sometimes shopping for gifts can be a struggle, so I’m happy to help out! Whether it is a Christmas gift, birthday gift, or a gift for another special occasion, I am excited to share some of my top picks for the kids and toddlers in your life who love to travel. Look no further for ideas related to travel gear, games, activities, books, toys, and experience gifts. You can check out more travel gift guides here. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that…

  • Gift Guides,  Our Adventures,  Travel Resources

    Creative Ways to Capture Travel Memories

    Looking for creative ways to capture your travel memories? If you are like most people, you have taken some amazing photos while on vacation. The last thing you want to do is keep them stored on your cell phone or computer only, where they will never be enjoyed. Here are a few ideas to inspire you to do something with those amazing memories that you’ve already captured. Create a personalized postcard through the MyPostcard App for a loved one or create a photo book or photo wall displays for you to display in your home. Keep reading for inspiration and ideas that are simple, easy, and beautiful! We may earn…

  • Destinations,  Hawaii,  North America,  Oahu,  Our Adventures,  USA

    Things to do on the North Shore, Oahu

    Aloha! Are you heading to Oahu soon? You’ll definitely want to schedule in time on the beautiful North Shore. While it is known for its big waves (perfect for surfers), there are several other incredible things to do on the North Shore of Oahu. Our family of 3 recently spent time on the North Shore as part of our trip to the beautiful Hawaiian island of Oahu, and we loved every minute. Although we stayed on the East Shore for most of our trip, Oahu is very drive-able, so it was easy to drive to the North Shore when we wanted. Our highlights included exploring Waimea Valley and snorkeling at…

  • Minimalist Travel,  Our Adventures

    Minimalist Carry-On Luggage | Chester Minima Spinner Suitcase Review

    Are you searching for new carry-on luggage? Our family was recently given the opportunity to try out the Minima Carry-On Spinner Suitcase by Chester, and we love it. It is stylish, durable, and lightweight, making it the perfect carry-on suitcase for minimalist travelers. My husband and I both love to travel with carry-on luggage only as often as possible, and I can honestly say that we think it is the best carry-on luggage option for our needs. I am happy to highly recommend it to you! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Minimalist Carry-On Luggage…

  • California,  Destinations,  Our Adventures,  Sonoma County,  Traveling with a Baby or Toddler,  USA

    Fall Family Activities To Do in Sonoma County

    Are you looking for fun, fall family activities in Sonoma County, California? I’m sharing a detailed fall activity guide, complete with our favorite choices for pumpkin patches, U-pick apple picking, and fall festivals! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Pumpkin Patches, Apple Picking, Fall Festivals, and more! There are so many fall activities to do in Sonoma County, California. Fall is my favorite time of year! I love the change in the weather, the beautiful orange and red leaves, and the fun activities that come with the season. Fall in Sonoma County is beautiful,…

  • Gift Guides,  Our Adventures,  Travel Resources

    Stocking Stuffers for Travelers

    Looking for stocking stuffers for the travelers in your life? It is hard to believe that the 2019 holidays are right around the corner! In our family, Christmas stockings are a big deal. Every year (since I was six years old), the members of our family have drawn names for stockings.  Our parents thought this would be a fun tradition, and we have loved it from the start. It is so fun to fill a stocking for another family member. We keep it a secret and carefully select fun stocking stuffers  for each other. Now that my sisters and I are grown up, our husbands have joined in the on…