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What to bring to a picnic with kids this summer
My absolute favorite thing do when the weather warms up in New York is to go on a picnic. Planning what to bring to a picnic with kids is crucial. With all the natural wonders New York City hides within her city limits, amidst the bright lights and fast pace, a picnic is one of the best ways to explore New York off the beaten path. Picnic mat: to me, picnic mats set the stage and make or break the look and feel of your picnic. Are you going for rustic or romantic? The right picnic mat really sets your outdoor gathering up for success. Reusable Water Bottle: because duh,…
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Family Travel Blogger | Astrid, Overseas Travel and Safety Essentials when Traveling as a Family
Get to know Family Travel Blogger, Astrid an expert in both flying while pregnant and overseas travel as a Family. This week I got he chance to interview Astrid about her extensive overseas travel experiences that started as a child. When it comes to traveling while pregnant Astrid from the family travel blog The Wandering Daughter. I first “met” Astrid three years ago when searching the internet for examples of traveling mothers of color and hitting the jackpot with her thorough roundup. Astrid experienced overseas travel while pregnant with both of her daughters and has learned many travel hacks along the way. How much did you travel before kids? Where…
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Shopping in Cotonou Benin Republic
Among the many things the city of Cotonou, Benin Republic has to offer the shopping is by far one of the best. Benin is a shopping paradise of everything from fabrics to food. I travel for clothes. Five years ago I moved to Byron Bay, Australia because of a pair of leopard print bell bottoms, that spoke to my soul. Motherhood didn’t change my desire for fashion-centric travel, two years ago I dragged my family to Montreal for a mud cloth bathing suit from Nanawax and to worship at the altar of its globe-trotting founder Maureen. Maureen is from Cotonou, Benin Republic and I knew that if a powerhouse like…
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Travelling Essentials | Travel List For Women and Children
Consider this the ultimate travel list of packing essentials for travelling with kids. Ten Travel Moms, who have experience travelling with kids all over the world dish on what they wont leave home without. Travelling essentials, whats on your travel list? Sunshine Abou Bakar | jg Jasmine Crumby | Deodorant, Extra credit card, ID Daniela Kemeny | WIFI! I never step foot out of an airport without having purchased a SIM card first, mainly for security. Using a GPS, being able to google the nearest emergency center, and being able to call your hotel in case you get lost are fundamental things I need to be able to do. (And…
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Travel Mama | Monet, Vacations for Kids
Monet is an expert travel mama whose blog The Traveling Child is a treasure trove of tips and tricks on planning vacations for kids. This week I had the opportunity to chat with Monet about being a lifelong traveler and traveling with small children. I first came across Monet after giving birth ad being inundated with people telling me my life as a traveler was over, and traveling as a family is rarely done. Her thirst for adventure and expertise about vacations for kids had me hooked. How much did you travel before kids? Where had you been? Quite a bit, prior to kids I had traveled to China, Botswana,…
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TRAVEL MAMA | Ashley, Flying with a Baby
Flying with a baby is daunting to most new parents but expert Travel Mama Ashley jumped into the adventure with two feet. This week I got to interview Ashley and find learn about her take on traveling with kids and the How much did you travel before you started flying with a baby? Where had you been?Before having our son, I’d traveled to almost a dozen countries including Thailand, Austria, Italy, France, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. When did you get your first passport?I actually didn’t get my first passport until I was 22 years old. I kept waiting for my parents to take me or send me abroad and that…
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SMALL TOKENS
Friends you meet on your travels are gifts. Gifts from those friends are magic
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THE EGG HOUSE
Looking for kids attractions in New York City is a full time job. This Easter someone suggested this eggtastic adventure house to me. My husband purchased tickets on the first available day, which just so happened to be today. The Egg House was a fun way to spend a Sunday.
