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My Bucket List of Places I Want to go Back to Now That I Have a Kid
We started trying for a baby a few years before we actually had one. And before that, we were thinking about having a baby for a few years (let it not be said that we’re quick decision makers). So often as we would travel, I would think – someday, I want to come back here…
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Choosing the Perfect Baby Carrier for Air Travel
What you need in order to navigate an airport successfully: hands. What you don’t need while navigating the airport: having your hands completely occupied by your baby. Enter the baby carrier, a centuries-old tradition that has been co-opted by capitalism and morphed into something with so many bells and whistles that just the thought of…
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Traveling with a Baby: What You Need to Come to Terms With
Before I had my daughter, I spent a lot of time traveling and I traveled often – local travel, domestic travel, international travel, I loved it all. I traveled so much that I developed a pretty solid travel philosophy and most of it revolved around traveling light. I haven’t checked a bag in almost 20…
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Dos and Don’ts for Family Travel to Costa Rica
My family loves Costa Rica. My husband and I were married there, and have been back multiple times with and without our kids. It’s a great place to travel with children: safe, relatively easy to navigate, and filled with friendly people. If you haven’t been yet, go! I consider Costa Rica to be one of…
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Rancho Margot: Off the Grid Luxury
Ecolodges in Costa Rica are a dime a dozen, but what does that really mean? Costa Rica is heavily focused on environmental sustainability, but the degree to which each ecolodge does that seems to vary substantially. It’s pretty fun to take your kids somewhere where they can see where the electricity, hot water and food…
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FAQ: How to Manage Car Seats When Traveling by Air
For even the most seasoned traveler, that first time you step into the airport with a child is a little disorienting. All your usual routines are off, and now that annoying kid crying in line is yours! Well, forget about all the airplane drama for a moment. One of the most perplexing questions actually involves…
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How To Pack The World’s Best First Aid Kit When Traveling With Kids
I have been a medical professional for more than 10 years, so it’s a little embarrassing to admit I only recently realized I better get serious about taking a first aid kit with me on our family trips. There was a time when I would pack up my (fully vaccinated) baby in a sling and…
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How To Pack A Carry-on Bag for Kids
When traveling on a flight of any length, I firmly believe every kid who can walk should have their own backpack. Not only does this relieve you of the responsibility of carrying approximately 237 Matchbox cars or My Little Ponies, a backpack also provides a convenient spot on a toddler to grab when he/she suddenly…
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HapTim Multi-Function Diaper Bag Backpack
When I first became a mom, one of the things I immediately dreaded was having to carry around a bunch of stuff. I really don’t like carrying any more than I have to. It’s become a bit of a lifestyle choice for me. I carry a small purse when I have to. I haven’t checked…
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What Growing Up in a Traveling Family Taught Me
From the time I first got onto a plane at six months (and subsequently made everyone on the flight miserable enough that my mom still tells the story to this day), to my childhood spent living overseas with my traveling family, to an adulthood filled with vacations both domestic and international – I grew up…
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