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Destinations, England, Europe, International Travel, Our Adventures, Road Trips, Traveling with a Baby or Toddler

The Lake District for Families

July 5, 2019

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. 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 part of England, and my husband deserves a lot of credit for suggesting it (he had been there once before), because it…

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Beach Vacation Packing List

June 14, 2019

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. I’m excited to share our beach vacation packing list with you! I’m going to skip the obvious… you won’t find…

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Destinations, England, Europe, International Travel, Our Adventures, Traveling with a Baby or Toddler

Exploring London with Keetoo

May 28, 2019

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! Keeto is an app (for both iPhones and Androids) that gives you incredible discounts on major London attractions. With Keetoo, you can save quite a bit of money by simply downloading their app. After downloading the app, you can purchase a Day Tripper…

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Camping, Destinations, Our Adventures, Road Trips, USA, Utah

Visiting Utah’s National Parks: Zion, Arches, & Bryce Canyon

April 22, 2019

The National Parks in Southern Utah are incredible! They have a unique beauty to them that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. My husband and I took an unforgettable, amazing road trip through Southern Utah (and Colorado), where we explored the awesome Narrows at Zion National Park, the perfect sandstone arches at Arches National Park, and the unique hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park. We lived in Orange County, California, so we started our road trip from home. We left in the evening after work and drove to Las Vegas for the night before driving to Zion National Park the next morning. We spent a couple of amazing days there, headed to…

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What to Pack in a Toddler’s Carry-On

April 11, 2019

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 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 older, I do want to make sure I’m prepared on our long-haul flights (we have a several 6-10 hour flights planned within…

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The Best Travel Strollers

March 21, 2019

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!). My goal was to create an easy-to-read post that summarizes the best options, with pros and cons listed for each. I know that shopping for the best travel stroller can be daunting, and I found that most traveling parents thought…

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How to Hike the Narrows at Zion

March 12, 2019

Of all the national parks my husband and I have visited together, Zion National Park is one of our favorites. It is located in southwest Utah and its red cliffs are absolutely stunning (everything we hoped for and more!). We visited the park for two days during our road trip across southern Utah, and we knew long before we visited that we wanted to spend a day hiking the Narrows while we were there. The Narrows (a narrow gorge) is a hike that requires you to wade through the Virgin River, between canyon walls that are a thousand feet tall. Sound awesome?! It is! You can wade around the river…

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Destinations, Hawaii, Kauai, North America, Our Adventures, USA

10 Things To Do In Kauai

March 5, 2019

We traveled to Kauai in the spring and loved every moment of our trip. I’m excited to share a list of our top 10 things to do in Kauai, based on our experience. If you’re interested in our complete itinerary, you can read about our One Week in Kauai here. You might also be interested in our Beach Vacation Packing List! Kauai is truly an outdoor lover’s paradise. The island is home to amazing, beautiful beaches (with awesome snorkeling opportunities!), but it is also filled with gorgeous waterfalls, valleys, and canyons. There are so many opportunities to explore by river and foot (for kayakers and hikers), and it honestly left…

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California, Destinations, North America, Orange County, Our Adventures, USA

Whale Watching in Orange County

February 22, 2019

Whale watching is an incredible way to see beautiful whales (of all kinds!) in their natural habitat! We are given the opportunity to go to them and leave them undisturbed, in their natural home (the wide open ocean). As my husband and I have gotten older, we’ve researched the treatment of these animals (and others) more and more, and we have made the decision to never participate in animal tourism that hurts animals. We are thankful for opportunities like these, which allow us to enjoy these beautiful creatures without supporting mistreatment of them. My husband and I have had several amazing whale watching experiences over the years in both Orange…

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Review: Epcot World Showcase Colouring Bundle

February 6, 2019

I was recently given the opportunity to try out the new “Epcot World Showcase Colouring Bundle” by Mouse Travels Matters. As a history and geography teacher, I was excited to have the opportunity to use and review a product that is designed to inspire and teach children about other countries around the world. Thank you, Mouse Travel Matters, for the opportunity to try out this new, fun product with my family! Review: Epcot World Showcase Colouring Bundle About the Booklet The booklet is designed with Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot Theme Park in mind. In this post, Mouse Travel Matters shares that this particular theme park is geared more toward…

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