Visiting the beach in the summer months seems like a childhood rite of passage. Growing up my family took a trip to the coast of Maine every summer. I have fond memories of those beach vacations and it was a trip I always looked forward to. Flash forward to today and I find myself planning monthly vacations to the beach with our kids. The wide-open sand and surf provide a sense of freedom and normalcy we haven’t felt in a while. Yes, splashing around in the waves and searching for seashells is fun, but you always have to keep safety in the forefront of your mind when visiting the beach ..read more

  Going on a hiking expedition with your kids offers selfie-worthy moments and is preserved for posterity. Imagine clicking a picture of yourself along with your kid on a backpack with a wild moose! Kids can get a chance to see wildlife in their natural surroundings. And although these adventures can offer a deeper connection to nature, it’s important that safety is of utmost importance when hiking with kids. 15 Safety Tips for Hiking with Kids 1. Bring Plenty of Food and Water To make hikes kid-friendly, don’t forget to bring plenty of snacks and fluids. Hiking means ..read more

Have you ever found yourself checking your Instagram notifications before you even roll out of bed? Trying desperately to get the perfect family photo while on vacation rather than actually enjoying it? Feeling less worthy because you’re stuck comparing yourself to others on social media? I’ll be the first to admit, I have. And you know what, that’s ok! Because it’s exactly what I needed to prompt me to take a social media detox.  There’s no doubt that social media has become a huge part of modern life. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok can help us stay connec ..read more

Let’s face it. Travel may never look the same after the Coronavirus outbreak. And although the guidelines are starting to ease up, many people are still uncomfortable with the idea of traveling too far from home. BUT, there is good news, you don’t have to stay cooped up in your house forever! Exploring the outdoors and hiking with your kids can help ease stress and reduce anxiety during these uncertain times.  As most state and national parks have reopened their gates, I’m seeing more families trading their luxury suites and passports for pop-up tents and hiking boots. Us included ..read more

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. As always, the opinions expressed below are my own.  Four weeks in! For the past 4-weeks, I’ve been following the ‘Always Eat After 7 PM’ program. Instead of depriving myself of the foods I enjoy, I’ve actually been indulging in late-night snacks like no bake salted caramel bars, fruit mini tarts, and numerous other high carb snacks on a nightly basis. By eating specific fat-burning foods after 7 PM I’m fueling my metabolism while I sleep. I now wake to feel refreshed and ready to tackle the day.   In case y ..read more

    This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own.   Two weeks ago I shared my goals with the ‘Always Eat After 7 PM’ program, a diet program that encourages late night snacking. In case you missed it, read the full post here. My main goals with this book were to increase my energy levels and boost metabolism. (I have three young kids, work full time, and run a travel blog, so I could use all the help I can get!)   During the Coronavirus pandemic, I was fortunate enough to continue working, however my ho ..read more

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. As always the opinions expressed are my own.   If you missed my last blog post about why I’m reading ​”Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight” by Joel Marion, check it out here. I have never been a night eater, in fact, I used to have a reminder on my phone not to eat past 7 PM. (No joke!) I was under the impression that my metabolism would slow at bedtime, and therefore if I ate after 7 PM then that ..read more

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. As always the opinions expressed are my own. Let’s face it. Adulting is hard. Many of us are working full time, running side businesses, trying to raise kind humans, eat healthy, exercise, get 8-hours of sleep, take supplements, meditate, journal, etc etc. It is A LOT. And as a busy mom of three who works full-time in healthcare and runs a family travel blog, exhaustion is too often a reality.    There have been many nights when I fall asleep putting our youngest to bed…at 7:30 PM. I wake up hours later diso ..read more

Day 371,456,875 of quarantine. It’s rough. I get it. But if you’re anything like us you see this time as a blessing. It’s given us the freedom to slow down and find new and creative ways to spend time together.   And although this is a uniquely challenging situation with kids out of school and most people home from work, it doesn’t mean you still can’t have fun!   Have you already made all the spring crafts, played every 90’s board game, and had all the movie marathons? Us too. From under the sea beach parties to a day at the zoo safaris, read on for ‘Nine Unique and Easy Sta ..read more

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, something beautiful has happened. The Earth has had space to heal.   We’ve been forced to practice social distancing and self-quarantine. Quick trips to the grocery store, let alone travel to another country are frowned upon, or even prohibited. But with that we’ve also been forced to be still in our surroundings. We’re growing closer to our inner compass and as a result we’re also reducing our carbon footprint.   In the short time that travel bans have been in place, the Earth has been given a chance to rest and recover. With less peo ..read more