Two Weeks in Costa Rica… According to a 5-Year-Old
For the sake of having the journal, here is what my 5-year-old thought about his second trip to Costa Rica (spoken by him, written by me)
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How to Explore Iceland with Kids
For those considering taking your little ones to Iceland, I would say do it! I found a deal on WOW airlines (and I actually have no complaints about them!) for $99/each way from LAX. I took my 5-year-old and it was quite the experience. We had the opportunity to take a South Coast tour, go […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Mental Illness…
Sometimes the people with the brightest smiles are the ones who are hurting the most inside.
Read MoreC2E2 – A Family Friendly Con For True Nerds
C2 E2, a comic book focused convention in Chicago Illinois was held at the very beginning of April. Not only was it an excellent way to kick off my month, but it was also an extraordinary event that was well organized and put on by some very thoughtful nerds
Read More“I’m Worried.” An Honest Breakdown From A Mom
Since foxes recent diagnosis so many things have been running through my head. I try not to be a huge worrier but I often can’t help it it’s part of my nature and not just being a mom but being me.
Read MoreFrom Drab to Fab: Creating a Travel – Themed Office
I FINALLY did it! I renovated my bland office into a beautiful, travel-themed wonderland!
Read More‘Tis the Season for Girl Scout Cookies!
The best season of the year is upon us! No, it’s not Spring, it’s not Summer…it’s Girl Scout Cookie Season!
Read MoreSmart Cleaning Solutions While Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids is almost always related to hassle and panic. Why should it be this way when it can be a peaceful journey?
Read More8 Ways to Save Money to Travel More
Okay, so let’s clear the elephant in the room. I hear comments and questions regarding how I travel so much, how I am lucky, how they want my job, etc. all the time. The truth is, it is hard work. Whether it’s planning, looking for a deal, saving money, or working my butt off, nothing comes easy.
Read MoreTaking McDonald’s to the Next Level
You may be thinking, how can you take McDonald’s to the next level? Well, lately we’ve seen new products added, a new value menu, an app for pre-ordering, all-day breakfast, and McCafe items, however, the latest change may be the best of them all. McDonald’s is getting a makeover! Think – modern, open, and tech-savvy.
Read MoreHoppin’ into Arts & Crafts with Peter Rabbit
Nowadays, it seems like you can never find a good kid’s movie in theatres. I feel like when I was a kid, I would go to the movies every other weekend to see a new Disney movie. Now that I live the #momlife, I get excited to see a new movie to take my son to. When trailers came out for Peter Rabbit, I was psyched because not only was it a movie for him to enjoy, but it’s funny for parents too (Peter Rabbit’s voice is James Corden, so it HAS to be funny)!
Read MoreTraveling to Palm Springs, California with a Preschooler
I’ll be honest with you… Palm Springs was not our first choice when it comes to traveling. When I thought of Palm Springs, I thought of a quiet, middle-of-nowhere, retirement town or spa village that we just passed through on the way to LA, which is far from a place to take a preschooler.
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