Family Travel: Best Bedtime Rituals for Traveling Kids
Any parent will tell you that the day after their child has not slept well is a nightmare, and my family is no exception to this!! Add in that you are travelling and it may just be enough to put you over the edge… I know how important sleep is so as a general rule of thumb, when travelling, I will grab any opportunity to encourage my children to grab a few Z’s! Like on the airplane or in the car during the travel days. When it comes...
5 Reasons to Plan a Valentine’s Getaway
Valentine’s Day is one of my fave holidays. Love is in the air, chocolate is everywhere to be found and great deals on gorgeous jewelry are plentiful – what is not to love?! Generally, I try to stretch Valentine’s Day for as long as possible by planning a Valentine’s Getaway. This year specifically, Valentine’s Day falls on the Sunday of a three day weekend, perfect for planning a little love trip! No matter what stage your...
Family Travel: How to Handle a Tantrum at the Airport
Tantrums suck, no matter where you are. No family escapes them. Just as they can disrupt any day, they can push an already stressful travel day right over the edge. If your tot is prone to tantrums, or even if they just have the occasional tantrum, with a little finesse and some parenting magic, you can learn to handle it with grace and style no matter where you are! Over the years I have put together some tips and tricks that have...
How To Eat Healthy At Any Airport
Let’s be honest, when I think about eating at the airport I used to think about fast, garbage food. So I can hurry to wait at the gate for boarding… even though I like to board last so I can get a little bit of exercise in… One day, on my food revolution, I realized this made no sense. I always eat fresh, seasonal and local at home and when on holiday, so why on my travel days was I thinking about that nasty fast frankenfood? I...
8 Happy Habits That Focus On You
It is a known fact that habits are important, that they are our foundation. Though habits are generally subconscious, meaning things we do without realizing, it is possible to become conscious of our habits and therefore change them. Recognizing our habits can be a challenging but necessary part of growing all throughout life. But once you do, the door opens up and you can choose anything. I choose to be happy every day, here are 8...
9 Reasons to Visit Fiji in 2016
In 2015 we took an epic second honeymoon trip to visit Fiji. In 2016 we invite you to take that same journey. Here are 9 reasons why a visit to Fiji will better your life! 9 Reasons to Visit Fiji in 2016 The People! Everyone is so happy and friendly. Their good nature is contagious and within minutes of arriving in Fiji, you feel it. The Adventure! Fiji is a bit remote, don’t forget! Anything can happen giving you a grand sense of...
How To Pack For Fiji
The turquoise waters, endless sunshine and happy people all await you on the Islands of Fiji. But before you can get there, you need to pack! On our second honeymoon to Matangi Private Island Resort in Fiji we put together this list of everything you need for an amazing adventure to Fiji! How to Pack for Fiji Fiji is a tropical destination so casual and comfortable rule here. That being said, I always like us to look our best and it...
Pure Fiji Review
When I close my eyes and think of Fiji, clear turquoise waters come to mind along with healthy, natural foods, happy, unpolluted people, fresh skin – everything conscious beauty. So I was excited to try everything local on my recent second honeymoon to Fiji, especially the products. The Spa at Matangi Private Island Resort in Fiji offers Pure Fiji products which are all locally made. I really like the White Gingerlily smell and I love...
Mama Loves Family Travel – Our Second Honeymoon to Fiji
I had been dreaming about this my whole life. Yet it only took 6 months and several clicks to make it happen! Two months ago we took our second honeymoon to Fiji and IT… WAS… EPIC… So epic that I am taking 5 FULL days to go completely Fiji Happy and share all of my GoPro Hero4 footage! We recorded everything from the landscapes, to the fantastic people, the mouthwatering food, the art and unique architecture, the adventurously...
Why Habits Are Important
It’s that time of year again! You know, the beginning – a new year! Time for a fresh start where anything is possible. January is the time of year that I always review our habits, both old and new. It is the time of year that we, together as a family and individually, decide if any changes need to be made. It was when my children were babies that I realized just how important my habits, and theirs, were to the quality of our...