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    National Parks Baby Nursery Tour + Rosewood Crib Review

    Looking for National Park inspiration for your baby’s nursery? Looking for an amazing, high-quality, farmhouse-style crib? I am so excited to share our baby boy’s new nursery with you. Keep reading to see how we brought our National Park nursery dreams to life (and keep scrolling to see how we also used Sweetpea Baby’s beautiful Rosewood convertible crib in our daughter’s nursery before our son was born)! National Parks Baby Nursery Tour + Rosewood Crib Review When we found out that we were pregnant with our baby boy, I immediately knew that I wanted to style a National Park nursery for him. Our family loves camping, backpacking, and exploring the…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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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! Creative Ways to…

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    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! Minimalist Carry-On Luggage | Chester Minima Spinner Suitcase Review Minima Carry-On Spinner Suitcase’s Stylish Hard Shell Design & Color Options Let’s talk a little bit…

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    Essential Oil Inhalers for Travel | Rivertree Life Review + Discount Code

    Any essential oil fans out there? I started using essential oils a little over 5 years ago, and they dramatically changed my life and my health. I am forever grateful for the positive impact that essential oils have had on our family! We use essential oils daily, but traveling definitely can complicate our oily routine. We are thankful for essential oil inhalers, because they help us continue to use and benefit from essential oils while we are on the go. Our family recently had the opportunity to try Rivertree Life’s essential oil inhalers, and I’m excited to share our review, how we use essential oil inhalers for travel, and a…

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    Pakt One Minimalist Duffle Bag Review + Discount Code | The Best Carry-On for Families

    Are you searching for the perfect, minimalist, carry-on duffel bag for travel? Look no further! I’m so excited to share about our new favorite bag with you- the Pakt One! My husband and I are both loving this bag for our family, and I’m excited to share an in-depth review with you! If you have been reading my blog for a while, you might know that we are a family of minimalists. We love the freedom that we have found in minimalism, and finding quality, minimalist, eco-friendly travel gear is always exciting! Awhile back I wrote a blog post on how to pack like a minimalist, and I was encouraged…

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    Review: Epcot World Showcase Colouring Bundle

    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…