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Enjoying A Vacation With Kids
“Is it really a vacation though?” I have heard this so many times – taking your kids on vacation can be just as (if not more) exhausting than being at home with them if you let it, but we have learned our own ways to ENJOY time as a family. Many people would hesitate to bring kids that are still napping but for us it works! We actually get a little time for R&R and alternate our adventures. For example today the hubs is out having a drink and taking a chance to explore and do some photography while I rest up (and work) with the kids! Tomorrow I’ll do…
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Ready To Travel
Recently one of our EI specialists asked me how I manage to do the things that I do with three toddlers in tow, working with so many families who feel they can barely leave the house with one. And honestly I kind of laughed because having three has made me more organized than I ever was in my entire life. It’s also made me realize that I just have to leave the house with all three in order to do basics like survive. I was never this organized in my “old life” I was the girl up until 3 am before the trip trying to pack, remembering those last minute…
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5 Steps for a Successful Road Trip With Baby
Maybe you’re just driving to see Grandma several hours away, or maybe you’re like us and planning to drive cross-country with three babies in tow (see why in my Road Tripping 101) – either way you’re covered with my five best tips for driving long distance with baby. Step 1: Know your limits and plan your route. Unless your baby is super human they will not spend eight hour stretches in the car without a break – who would? So plan your route, but don’t set a schedule or if you must don’t over-schedule. I always try to keep a couple options for each segment of our trip (best about…
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Road Tripping with Babies 101
Getting ready for the summer? Trying to figure out summer plans? We’ve got a busy few months ahead that I am thrilled about! We love traveling and while adding kids into the mix really changed our trip planning from “Hey, want to drive to Kentucky this weekend?” to planning week long trips several weeks ahead we still enjoy the time and adventure as a family. The summer excitement starts with my brother’s wedding – I can’t believe he’s getting married in just over a week! We’ll be making a vacation of it spending a week in a little pool side cottage and having a few solid beach days with…
