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NYC with a toddler: navigating a mother-daughter trip to the big city

A mother and her toddler traveled from FL to NYC. They navigated public transport, visited kid-friendly spots like the M&M store and Central Park.

Disney with small children: how to stay sane and get the most out of your time

I never thought I would be a Disney parks person. Sure, I love Disney movies, characters, and music, but the parks have always seemed to be an expensive pain in the butt to me. As a Florida kid, I grew

Quepos & Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, with a toddler

Before having a child, my husband, Dane and I loved to travel. Every summer we would take a big trip and go on smaller ones throughout the year. Then, the pandemic happened, and we had a baby in the middle

Staying happy & sane while traveling with a toddler by plane

If it hadn’t have been for the pandemic, we probably would have traveled with our daughter long before she was 19 months, but we just didn’t feel safe until very recently. So many people told us that traveling with a

An evening at The Berry Farm

With the Delta variant raging and a newborn at home, it is safe to say that we don’t get out much, which is one of the many reasons why last night at The Berry Farm was so magical. I was

A [Covid safe] babymoon in Asheville, NC

I had always dreamed of taking a babymoon to somewhere far away and magical, like Maui, but Covid had other plans for us. Instead, we drove to Asheville, NC and ended up having a blast! Here’s my guide to traveling

My beach day essentials

I absolutely love going to the beach, and over the years of growing up in South Florida, I’ve developed my list of things that make my beach days awesome! This isn’t sponsored or anything; I’m just sharing what I love

Why I don’t do Disney vacations

I wrote this post almost four years ago while on a journalism field trip on Disney property, but these thoughts are still my thoughts today. The Happiest Place on Earth Or so they say. Whoever “they” are. This slogan (or

Barcelona City Guide

Barcelona is a unique city in Spain. Many people (myself included before I started researching) don’t realize that it is part of the Catalonian region, which means the people there actually speak a different language, Catalan, and have a very

Teacher Travel: Planning a two-week European itinerary

If you’re new to my travel series, it would be helpful to read my post on planning and budgeting for your trip prior to reading today’s post. The information I am sharing today is based on the tips I shared