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    Unique Hawaiian Themed Etsy Gift Ideas for People Who Love Hawaii

    Are you looking for Hawaiian themed gift ideas? I’m sharing a detailed tropical gift guide so that you can find the perfect gift for the people in your life who love Hawaii! We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! With 2022 quickly coming to an end, I’m reflecting on our travels this past year. Our fall trip to Hawaii was a big highlight, and I always find myself wanting to bring a little bit of the islands into my home following these amazing tropical vacations. If you or a loved one is obsessed with Hawaii…

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    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…

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    Valentine’s Day Gifts for Travel Lovers

    It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If your special someone happens to be a travel lover, you have come to right place! My husband and I love to travel and explore the world (both near and far) together, and our gifts to each other often show that. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. We only recommend products and services that we love! This Valentine’s Day gift guide has options for every budget. I’ve broken down my ideas into two categories: experience gifts and tangible gifts. I’ve included a variety so that each person can find some inspiration for…

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    Sustainable Travel Gifts

    The holidays are right around the corner, and with numerous other gift-giving opportunities throughout the year, I am excited to share my favorite picks for sustainable, eco-friendly, and minimalist travel gifts. More people are traveling the world than ever before, which is amazing, but we are creating more waste than ever before as a result. This gift guide is filled with simple ideas that will help reduce waste, save money over time, and help our beautiful planet. As a minimalist, practical gifts are my go-to, and I hope you find some gift inspiration for the travelers in your life! Looking for more inspiration? You can find our complete list of…

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    Personalized Gifts for Travelers

    It is hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner already! Shopping for the travelers in your life might seem difficult, especially if they seem to always be on the go. Gift guides can be helpful for finding the perfect gifts, so I’m excited to share several ideas for personalized gifts for travelers that were chosen with love and care. Travel-themed ornaments, travel notebooks, luggage tags, passport covers, and home decor maps make great gifts for travelers during the Christmas season and throughout the year. These unique, personalized gifts for both him and her can all be purchased on Etsy, my favorite go-to source for beautiful, handmade,…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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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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    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…