How do you plan the perfect girls trip (along with a baby or two)? It can be tricky with everyone’s conflicting schedules, varying interests/preferences, and budgets! Thankfully, the digital world has made it easier to coordinate these aspects. I have a few go-to sources that I love using when planning trips with others. Once these … More Planning a group trip (with a tot)
In September 2021, we had the opportunity to travel with both sets of our babies grandparents to Croatia. This trip was absolutely wonderful, but required quite a bit of planning and strategy, as necessary when planning a group trip for diverse age ranges/physical abilities. We visited Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split for 10 days. We took … More Croatia with Tots
When I found out I was pregnant with my second baby, and that I would have two under two, I knew I needed to invest in a solid double stroller. At this point, we had already gone through three other strollers, so I wanted to make sure this was a long-term investment. I did as … More Cybex Gazelle Double Stroller Review
Don’t let the smiles deceive you. This picture happened because Faiz took both our hats and threw them on the ground. My two-year-old has a vendetta against hats (and his Mama’s photoshoots). Managing a tantrum from the comfort of our home is hard enough, when you’re out traveling, away from routine, and in public, it … More Toddler Tantrums While Traveling
On all of our trips, one of my favorite things to do is to walk around the city, while people watching, absorbing sights, and getting my steps in. After pounding the streets of Paris, I felt so proud of myself for hitting my steps goals. And then it dawned on me, how long I had … More Keeping Your Tots Moving (Even While Traveling)
Our little family is currently living in London, but we head back to the US in a few years – and the recent election news makes us way more excited to return. Faiz was born in 2019, during a Trump Presidency. The guy who’s rhetoric made it feel scary to raise a minority child in … More Election Excitement from Our Little Fam!
If you are like me and want to multitask, getting your toddler to play independently is an essential aspect. There are only a few toys that keep my 18-month-old’s attention span, and that I feel like are stimulating his creativity and brain development. One of these toys is Shapemags, which are an assortment of colorful … More Faiz (and my) Favorite New Activity! Shapemags
I have wanted to visit Portofino ever since I saw the most perfect, instagram-worthy pictures of the little town in the Italian Riviera. I am so grateful we were able to add a get away there while visiting Italy for our Babymoon (along with our 17-month-old). When I conducted research on planning a weekend there, … More Planning a Weekend in the Italian Riviera (With a Toddler)
We’re savouring the moments with Faiz, during his last few months of only child status. But I’m also thinking a lot about how he will respond to his baby sister. Apparently, when my little sister was born, three and a half-year-old me told my parents to send her back to the hospital or give her … More Prepping a Toddler (Under 2) to Become a Big Sibling