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Sustainable City | Whittier California
Outside of Los Angeles and the Bay Area I’ve never truly adventured into California. Spending three days in the city of Whittier California I got the chance to see a different side of California. Whittier is a picturesque quiet city bordered by beautiful mountains with an abundance of lush rolling hills. If you time your visit right you’ll catch a glimpse of the biannual blooming Jacaranda trees, that pepper the sidewalks of the older neighborhoods. The trees, long ago imported from some far away land, are noticeable by their animated purple leaves that look ripped from the pages of a Doctor Seuss book. Whittier California is home to Whittier College…
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Mother Daughter Trips | NYC Hotel Staycation
Mother-Daughter Trips are one of the best things about being a mom. When I travel alone with my daughter it’s us against the world. She often gives me glimpses of what kind of person she’s growing into. We rely on one another and learn to respect each others space. The three weeks we spent alone in Hoi An, Vietnam is some of my fondest memories we’ve shared in 3 years of traveling. Recently craving an escape but unwilling to pull the trigger on plane tickets I opted for a NYC hotel staycation. Hotel Staycation? Choose luxury The luxurious Conrad New York hosted our hotel Staycation and honestly, it set the…
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SUSTAINABLE CITY | NYC Subway with Toddler Stroller
There are plenty of things to do in NYC with a toddler, in any season, after all this is the city that never sleeps. Master the NYC subway with a toddler stroller and unlock the hidden gems of the city. Many people come to New York during the holidays but New Yorkers aren’t at our best till its shorts season. Being locked up inside during the summer with a toddler is an evil I wish upon no mother, so I’ve comprised this list of ways to tackle the NYC Subway with a stroller. I like to walk most places but the lure of a free music festival or beach trip…