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Mar17

7 Things Never to Wear on an Airplane

Posted on Mar 17, 2015

Knowing what to wear on an airplane can be confusing, even for the seasoned traveler! Learning how to dress for travel can be challenging but after a few (or more!) years of experience I have put together this list of – 7 Things Never to Wear on an Airplane! 1st Thing Never to Wear on an Airplane Uncomfortable, Complicated Shoes! That means complicated lace-up boots, stiletto heels, stiff new shoes and the like. Sorry...

Mar16

The Benefits of Exercising Outside

Posted on Mar 16, 2015

As a parent, the weeks just seem to fly by being filled with homework, after school activities, laundry, dishes… and on the list continues. Exercising for us parents always seems to be the first thing we think ‘Oh, I can skip that today and just do extra tomorrow’, and then suddenly I have skipped the whole week! And then I feel crappy, irritated, and frustrated – ok, flabby too! Though I did write about Brilliant Wine being a workout...

Mar15

How to Take Amazing Travel Photos

Posted on Mar 15, 2015

One of our favorite family activities is to have a look at all of the pictures from past adventures together. We have fun talking about the trip and remembering the details. So capturing the essence of each of our family trips has become a big part of every journey! The best photos I have ever taken, I have done so with my smartphone! It is true! I follow these simple tips and get perfect results every time! Here’s How to Take Amazing...

Mar13

Family Travel Friday Week 4

Posted on Mar 13, 2015

Thanks for joining our fourth week of the Family Travel Friday linky party! We are so glad you are here! This week, link up to 3 posts featuring your favorite travel products and then stay to explore some other friend’s top travel products! The top 3 link’s will be featured next week so be sure to check back to see if it is you! Let’s get linking! What are your fave time-saving travel products? You can link up your old and new posts,...

Mar09

Dot & Dot Travel Bottles Review

Posted on Mar 9, 2015

TSA regulations have made packing just a carry-on for shorter trips a little more challenging. Everyone has had to toss something at some point when at the front of the security line, which is always a bummer. Fortunately for us, companies like Dot & Dot are quickly coming out with awesome travel products to make travel easier. I was thrilled when Dot & Dot contacted me to review their latest travel bottles. Dot & Dot sent...

Mar08

The Benefits of Zumba® for Kids

Posted on Mar 8, 2015

Exercise is a super important part of leading a healthy life. However, getting yourself (and your kids) to exercise daily can be quite a challenge so I am always on the lookout for something fun and unique that really gives a good workout to get involved in. When our Zumba® instructor announced she was starting a Zumba® for kids class I was unsure of what the outcome would be but my kids love loud music and dancing so I signed them...

Mar06

Family Travel Friday Linkup Week 3

Posted on Mar 6, 2015

Thanks for joining our third week of the Family Travel Friday linky party! We are so glad you are here! This week, link up to 3 posts featuring your best travel tips and then stay to explore some other friend’s top travel tips! The top 3 link’s will be featured next week so be sure to check back to see if it is you! Voting is open to everyone so please vote on your favorite post each week to help us choose the best ones! Last week...

Mar05

How To Get Last-Minute Travel Deals

Posted on Mar 5, 2015

Normally I am a planner with a schedule. But every so often Thursday rolls around and I am feeling the wanderlust hard with no trip itinerary in site. Fortunately for me there are some simple steps I can take to make a last-minute trip happen – even with the kids! 1st Tip: How To Get Last-Minute Travel Deals Check out and sign up with some travel sites that offer alerts. Airfarewatchdog.com is a site I use for alerts on flight deals...

Feb27

Family Travel Friday Linkup

Posted on Feb 27, 2015

Welcome to the second week of the Family Travel Friday linky party! We are so glad you can join us! This week, link up to 3 posts featuring your best travel tips and then stay to explore some other friend’s top travel tips! The top 3 link’s will be featured next week so be sure to check back to see if it is you! Voting is open to everyone so please vote on your favorite post each week to help us choose the best ones! So...

Feb26

What to do in Solvang, CA with Kids #FamilyTravel

Posted on Feb 26, 2015

A group of Danish-Americans left the Midwest in 1911 in search of a warmer location to settle in. They found the Santa Inés Valley and quickly decided to call this place just Northwest of Santa Barbara home. They gave it the name Solvang, Danish for “Sunny Fields”. 100 years later it has become a hub for Scandinavian culture out here on the west coast. With incredible architecture, numerous Danish bakeries and restaurants,...