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Scottsdale Arizona with Toddlers

Scottsdale Arizona with Toddlers

Last month we traveled to Scottsdale, AZ as a family. It was a wonderful trip! I shared many of the reasons why, in a post about the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North. In addition to all of the amenities for kids that the hotel provided, Scottsdale & the surrounding area have so much to offer. I would highly recommend… Read More

This Week’s Giveaway: BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light

This Week’s Giveaway: BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light

We’ve traveled a lot since Maggie was born. I remember the first big trip we took with her. I couldn’t believe how much we packed. I brought a travel bed, a travel swing & bouncer: hoping she would sleep in something when we arrived! Then Alex was born & we started traveling with even more gear. They were both in… Read More

Prepared For A Summer On The Go

Prepared For A Summer On The Go

This summer we are doing a lot of traveling in the car. We started the summer off slow & spent most days relaxing at the pool or in the back yard. Starting next week, we will be traveling the almost the whole month. Some trips are close – just about 40 minutes to Grammy’s house. Some trips, like our road… Read More

Visiting Scottsdale, Arizona With Kids

Visiting Scottsdale, Arizona With Kids

Earlier this month, we traveled with Maggie & Alex to Scottsdale, Arizona & stayed at the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North. My husband & I have traveled a lot with the girls, since Maggie was just a few months old, but we have always had family & friends along with us. For the first time ever, we were planning… Read More

Where to Wednesday: The Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash

Where to Wednesday: The Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash

Last week my family & I headed to Central Park for the Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash. This is the 2nd year we have attended & once again, we all had a blast! The Bedtime Bash is a fundraiser for the wonderful Baby Buggy Foundation. Founded in 2001 by Jessica Seinfeld, Baby Buggy provides clothing, baby gear & baby essentials to… Read More

Tips for Air Travel with Kids

Tips for Air Travel with Kids

Last week we took a 5 hours flight with the girls out to Arizona & then took the red eye home. It wasn’t easy, but it was a lot better then expected. It was the first time we flew with both girls since Alex could walk. Something about doubling the number of active little ones on the plane terrified me…. Read More

A Simple Idea for Road Trip Fun

A Simple Idea for Road Trip Fun

Keeping kids busy on long car trips is not easy. We do quite a bit of travel over the summer. I can get Maggie to watch a movie for about 30 min, & when the road trip is 8+hours that leaves a lot of time for “are we there yet whining”! We bring books & stickers but Maggie loves to… Read More

On the Go Snack Ideas

On the Go Snack Ideas

For this Where To Wednesday, we are taking advantage of spring weather FINALLY arriving!  (Does it feel like winter lasted forever long this year?!?!)  With two boys full of energy and a little newborn baby who happens to love her carrier, we have spent a lot of time at the parks the past few weeks.     Today, we are… Read More

Where to Wednesday: Getting Ready for Summer Travel

Where to Wednesday: Getting Ready for Summer Travel

With May right around the corner, it feels like a good time to start talking about summer travel. Personally, I have a bunch of fun ideas & no plans made yet.  Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd annual Momtrends Trendy Travel Time Event. It was a fun night out, full of great travel insight.  I had… Read More