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Meet Our Newest Slightly Delayed Arrival!
We wanted to take a moment this afternoon to briefly introduce the newest (slightly delayed) arrival to our family! Baby S! Yesterday evening we were thrilled to finally meet Baby S! She weighed in at...
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Why You Shouldn’t Book Travel for Babies Before They Are Born
Day 16. Today is Baby S’s 16th day living on this planet (outside of my stomach anyway), and we are doing our best to adjust to life as a family of four and finding our “new normal”. In some ways it...
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Creating a Travel Themed Nursery
Most traveling families that I know love to explore the world, but they also like the safety, comfort, and routine of returning to their home…at least until that itch to again pack up the bags and head...
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Life With a One Month Old
We have now spent one month with our Baby S, and while of course every baby is different, there are also some commonalities many babies share. So, I wanted to share our experience both in case it...
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How to Get a Passport Photo of an Infant
How hard is it to take a photo that has to meet a litany of specific criteria when your subject doesn’t understand, doesn’t listen, has no head control, can’t stand, can’t sit-up, cries or sleeps...
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The Rewards Credit Card Strategy I Got Right
I laugh a little at my daughter’s first day of kindergarten photos today not because the photos are funny, but because they capture a moment in time that looks so similar to previous first day’s of...
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A Trip as a Light at the End of the Tunnel
When we had our first daughter 5 1/2 years ago our world flipped upside down somewhat unexpectedly. In addition to the trial-by-fire welcome to parenthood initiation we had with her life flight and...
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The Seven Week Itch
Happy Labor Day! I hope you are either lounging by the pool, out on a traveling adventure, marathoning shows on the couch, earning overtime at work, or doing whatever needs to be done with a smile....
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Prepping for Baby’s First Trip: Top 6 Concerns
We are about to travel for the first time as a family of four with our two month old, and even though I have traveled with a kiddo more times than I can count, this is still a first. While we did do...
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Traveling With a Baby Is…
I am a mother of two, and by this point I’m no stranger to traveling with little ones. We’ve done big trips, little trips, fancy trips, cheap trips, solo trips, big family trips, and we’re still...
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What If You Carried a Baby for Hundreds of Miles…
As the mom of a young baby I’ll admit that my mind battles a bit against thinking through “worst case scenarios” for her. I have to push those sometimes terrifying images of dangerous things that can...
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The Doona Infant Car Seat Stroller Review
Most parents who travel (or even just live) with babies and young children are desperate for any gear or gadget that can truly make their lives easier and their babies safer. There’s a ton of baby gear...
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Top 5 Travel Moments of 2015
2015 was a year of big journeys for our family even though we actually traveled less than we have in recent years. This is because 2015 was the year we welcomed our new tiny traveler, Baby S, and then...
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Save Big on Diapers on Amazon
We usually use reusable cloth diapers at home during the day for Baby S, but obviously that doesn’t work when we are on the road, so we always keep our eyes open for sales on disposable diapers to use...
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The Right Trip at the Wrong Time
My big dream “miles and points fueled” destination has always been a trip to Australia and New Zealand. It is one of those trips that could probably have never happened on our regular budget, but that...
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When Miles Feel Meaningless
Any parent worth even half their salt only wants the best for their kids. You don’t want them to hurt, or be scared, or in pain, or danger, or distress, etc. Being a parent means that you would take...
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Amazon Coupon for 30% Off Pampers!
If you use Pampers diapers (or I suppose more accurately, if your kids do), then be aware that right now there is a coupon on Amazon.com where you can save 30% on one box of Pampers diapers! Saving 30%...
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Cool Freebies and Discounts for New Parents
Since I’m in my 30’s I have lots of Facebook friends around my same age who are having babies…often their second or third by now. You know, #mompros. As a result, lots of baby related deals that they...
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How to Rent a Full Sized Crib and More for Trips!
Our adorable and fun-loving Baby S just turned 9 months old, and while we are beyond thrilled with all the fun things she is learning and exploring at this great age, we are less than thrilled that her...
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One Full Trip Around the Sun
As parents already know, first birthdays are big deals. This day may not be a big deal for the little one who is turning one, but for the parents the day is unquestionably and undeniably a BIG DEAL. It...
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