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    Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting the Isle of Skye, Scotland

    The Isle of Skye in Scotland is one of the most beautiful destinations that we have traveled to! The isle is located in Northwest Scotland and is accessible by bridge from the Scottish mainland, making it an easy destination for a Scottish Highland adventure. Our family of three (including our one year old daughter- you can read my tips for traveling to Scotland with a toddler here) had an incredible time, but there are a few things I wish I knew before visiting the Isle of Skye in Scotland, and I’m excited to share them with you. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post.…

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    The Lake District for Families

    The Lake District is located in the county of Cumbria and is by far our family’s favorite destination in England. If you’re looking for the perfect place to plan a fun, adventurous, yet peaceful family holiday, look no further than the Lake District! The Lake District has a lot of activities for families, including toddlers. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Our family of three recently spent a few days in the Lake District as part of our two week road trip through the United Kingdom. This was my first time visiting this beautiful…

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    Beach Vacation Packing List

    It’s that time of year! The sun is out, the temperatures are high, and we are hanging out at the beach a lot. We live in Sonoma County, California, and we head to beach at least once a week during the summer. We are grateful to live so close to the beach, but we also love our beach vacations too (Hawaii is hard to beat!). Since we go to the beach often, I’ve learned what we truly need, and I can get ready to go in just a few minutes. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that…

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    Exploring London with Keetoo

    London is one of my favorite cities! My husband and I love that it is filled with rich history, beautiful palaces, and relaxing gardens. Our family (including our 1 year old daughter) recently spent a few days in London as part of our two week trip to the United Kingdom, and we were absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Keetoo while we were there! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Keeto is an app (for both iPhones and Androids) that gives you incredible discounts on major London attractions. With Keetoo, you…

  • What to Pack in a Toddler's Carry-On - Packing List for Toddlers- An Adventure is Calling
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    What to Pack in a Toddler’s Carry-On

    Are you planning a trip with your toddler?! How exciting! Traveling with your toddler on an airplane, especially on your lap, may seem daunting. But let me help you prepare! Our daughter just recently turned one year old. She is incredibly mobile and never wants to be still, but she has been a great traveler so far. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! We have found that she doesn’t need a lot to stay entertained during travel- she truly just wants our company most of the time. But now that she is a little…

  • The Best Travel Strollers - An Adventure is Calling Blog
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    The Best Travel Strollers

    Parents who love to travel know that an easy-to-use, lightweight, compact stroller is an essential when traveling with a baby or toddler. I recently set out to find the best travel stroller for our daughter, who recently turned one year old. I spent countless hours researching our options, and I’m excited to share my findings with you, as well as info on the stroller we ultimately went with (and love!). We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! My goal was to create an easy-to-read post that summarizes the best options, with pros and cons listed…

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    5 Reasons to Visit the Grand Canyon in the Winter

    The Grand Canyon is a popular bucket list destination- and for good reason! It is stunning. My husband, baby girl, and I recently spent 24 hours on the South Rim (the North Rim is closed during the winter months). I had never been to the Grand Canyon in the winter, and it was perfect! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! The summer months are the busiest at Grand Canyon National Park, but there are several reasons to stop by in the winter. We were there December 22-23 (the weekend right before Christmas), which is…

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    The Best Family Holiday Events & Activities in Sonoma County

    Are you looking for fun, Christmas holiday family activities in Sonoma County, California? I’m sharing a detailed holiday activity guide, complete with our favorite choices for shows, activities, tree lightings, and tree farms for 2022! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And I’m not just saying that- it is really is my favorite time of year! I love the holiday season and all of the festive events and activities that come along with it. Our family of three moved to Sonoma County, California, this past summer,…

  • Visiting Back to the Future filming locations is so much fun. Keep reading for a list of Back to the Future filming locations and info on how to dress like Back to the Future characters.
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    Back to the Future Filming Locations (& How to Dress Like Back to the Future Characters)

    Any Back to the Future fans out there? Visiting Back to the Future filming locations can be really fun for true fans. I have personally visited a few of them, and it’s always exciting! I thought I would do something fun and different today, in honor of our family’s Halloween costumes this year. (Yes… we did dress our baby girl like Doc Brown.) We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! Honestly, I’m not a big movie person, but the Back to the Future trilogy has always been my favorite. I have so many fond memories of…

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    Camping with Baby: 5 Items to Take With You

    Camping with your baby for the first time? If you’re like I was, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with how to prepare. We took our baby girl camping for the first time when was 4.5 months old. I wasn’t really worried about her– I knew she would love it. She was a pretty good sleeper and loved being outdoors, so I knew she would be fine (ecstatic even!). Instead, I was worried about making sure I had what I needed to keep her comfortable and warm at night. The lows were around 40 F, and I was really worried about keeping her toasty for four nights in a…