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Turning 32: Thoughts on Kids, Traveling, and Family
The older I get the more I notice children when I travel. I blame this on turning 30 and having my biological clock go into overdrive, which apparently now means every child I see elicits an “Awww” coo...
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One Day in a City…Soon with a Baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby — and travel — on my mind Future Traveler I’ve always said I wanted children, but it wasn’t something that was at the forefront of my life plan. Even when I was 16, I’d say I...
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Costco Conversation: Diapers, Parenting Worries & Australia
Diapers can spur a lot of baby conversations. When you think you and your husband are on the same “oh my god how are we going to handle being parents” spectrum of anxiety that tends to hit around the...
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2014….A Year of Changes
2014 proved to be a dramatically different year for me compared to 2013. In 2013 I visited 15 different countries after quitting my job to concentrate fully on my freelance marketing and writing...
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Moby Wrap: The Best Work-at-Home Baby Product for New Moms
One trade-off of working for yourself is you don’t really get much of a maternity leave. Luckily for me, a lot of what I do can be done on my phone (thanks social media apps!), and I’ve become very...
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A Love Letter to My Baby Swing
Dear Baby Swing, I have mixed emotions about you. Sometimes I feel bad when you lull my baby into a blissful slumber and I think maybe I should be doing that. Sometimes I worry that using you too much...
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A Babymoon in Maui
The Pros and Cons of a Babymoon in Maui Plus Planning Tips Babymoon bump in Maui. Tom and I planned a vacation to Maui last year knowing there was a good chance I’d be pregnant when we left for it....
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Thoughts on Being a Mom Hermit
This is no big revelation, but sometimes you aren’t the type of parent you thought you were going to be. Why leave the house when you can cuddle on the couch instead? For me, the biggest surprise is...
View ArticleChanging a Baby’s Diaper on an Airplane
Discovering the Elusive Airplane Bathroom Changing Pad The first time I changed a diaper on an airplane, it was simple. Lulu was four and a half months old and still small enough to easily fit on my...
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A College Fund or a Travel Fund?
Tom and I were walking Lulu around the neighborhood in her stroller when he suddenly sprang a number on me. “That’s what we need to start saving every month to have enough for her college education,”...
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Tips for Flying with Baby in a Carseat
Got an extra seat for your baby on the plane? Enjoy the space and remember these tips. My own seat on the plane? Party! I was lucky my first time flying with a baby. Not only was my husband, Tom, with...
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Who Needs an Hour? Stealing Time in Motherhood
Yesterday was Daylight Saving Time and contrary to this popular belief… I did gain an hour…thanks to my husband. He got up with the baby and then woke me up when it was time for nursing/napping. “Here,...
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5 Tips for Visiting Napa While Pregnant
With a view like this, who needs to drink wine? When my cousin asked me if I wanted to go on a girls getaway to Napa last year I knew there was a chance I could be pregnant by the time the trip rolled...
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6 Tips for Hiking with a Baby
From the Best Carriers to Nursing on the Trail, Here’s What You Should Know Before Hiking with a Baby… Hiking with a baby may not be as challenging as you think. I’ve never thought of myself as a huge...
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Santa is Real and He Uses Amazon Prime
Santa, are you out there? Tom and I recently watched the end of the Polar Express. Some dialogue in the movie prompted Tom to wonder why it is that parents in Christmas movies never wonder where those...
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15 Things I Learned My First Year Traveling with a Baby
Looking Back on 2015… What I Learned From a Year of Traveling with a Baby Usually my yearly travel recaps discuss what countries I’ve visited and what my favorite parts of my travels were. This year,...
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Why You Want to Wear a Cover and Other Tips for Breastfeeding on an Airplane
I’m a big proponent of breastfeeding when flying if nursing is an option for you because I think it’s simply easier. Why? Well, for starters, you’re already carting enough extra stuff through the...
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