If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I was born and raised in Alaska, roughly two hours from the Canadian border. It’s funny growing up there, because it always feels like Canada is a part of you (like, you refer to the continental United States as “the Outside” but Canada is “next door”). Growing up, we often hosted high schools from Canada at sporting events or cultural activites. So much so, that basically everyone in Alaska knows both of the national anthems of the two countries. I sang “The Star Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” before many a high school basketball game and, to this day, I still know both by heart. So when I realized that my “other homeland” was going to be celebrating their 150th birthday – I immediately wanted to do a little something to embrace those memories of singing their gorgeous anthem. So, I busted out my trusty Cricut Explore Air and made a fun, glittery banner! Check out my step by step tutorial on how to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with this DIY “O Canada” banner!
7 Days in Boston : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Honeymoon Wardrobe
Planning a trip to Boston? Learn how to pack efficiently and stylishly with a capsule wardrobe. Save space and money while looking fabulous!
7 Days in Stockholm : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Honeymoon Wardrobe
San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares her tips and suggestions on packing for 7 days in Stockholm. Find out more!
7 Days in Anchorage : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Honeymoon Wardrobe
One of the hardest parts about planning the honeymoon can be figuring out what the hell you’re going to pack! Often, you’ve never been to the location that you’ll be ‘mooning at and it can be tempting to over plan and over pack. Don’t do it! Save your money and save your sanity by pre-planning your wardrobe and packing a few versatile pieces (thus, saving precious space for shopping!). Here’s my tips and suggestions on packing for 7 days in Anchorage:
7 Days in Santa Fe : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Honeymoon Wardrobe
One of the hardest parts about planning the honeymoon can be figuring out what the hell you’re going to pack! Often, you’ve never been to the location that you’ll be ‘mooning at and it can be tempting to over plan and over pack. Don’t do it! Save your money and save your sanity by pre-planning your wardrobe and packing a few versatile pieces (thus, saving precious space for shopping!). Here’s my tips and suggestions on packing for 7 days in Santa Fe:
The Best Investment You Can Make As A Second Time Parent Is The Evenflo Sibby Travel System and the Ride-Along Board
I’m about to become a two-time parent and with it came a HUGE issue that I hadn’t anticipated. How am I supposed to safely wrangle and transport a newborn and a rambunctious 3 year old around San Antonio (and on future road trips and vacations)? As many of you know, my daughter is not a quiet, sit in a stroller seat kinda kid. She’s more of a let’s-see-how-fast-and-far-I-can-run-away kid. We’ve been using a leash (and 100% happy with that decision) but really did somewhere for her to relax when we went out for a long day at the rodeo or park. And it also needed to accommodate her new brother and his growing needs. Luckily, I realized that the best investment you can make as a second time parent is the Evenflo Sibby Travel System and the Ride-Along Board.
Some Tips And Suggestions For Traveling With A Toddler
Over Christmas, we flew round-trip from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska – and then drove from there to Salcha (and back!). As many of you know, I was born and raised in Alaska and we visit go there to visit my family for Christmas once every two years. This was our first time flying with a toddler (she was 5 months old the last time we did this trip) and I was also several months pregnant. Overall, Melanie did really great during each of our four flights plus the two eight+ hour car rides but I did figure out some tips and suggestions for traveling with a toddler and I’m sharing them with you!
7 Days in Rio : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Honeymoon Wardrobe
One of the hardest parts about planning the honeymoon can be figuring out what the hell you’re going to pack! Often, you’ve never been to the location that you’ll be ‘mooning at and it can be tempting to over plan and over pack. Don’t do it! Save your money and save your sanity by pre-planning your wardrobe and packing a few versatile pieces (thus, saving precious space for shopping!). Here’s my tips and suggestions on packing for 7 days in Rio:
7 Days in Los Angeles : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Honeymoon Wardrobe
One of the hardest parts about planning the honeymoon can be figuring out what the hell you’re going to pack! Often, you’ve never been to the location that you’ll be ‘mooning at and it can be tempting to over plan and over pack. Don’t do it! Save your money and save your sanity by pre-planning your wardrobe and packing a few versatile pieces (thus, saving precious space for shopping!). Here’s my tips and suggestions on packing for 7 days in Los Angeles:
Spice Up Your Relationship With a Few Fun Options from LELO
Hey, guess what? Today is mine and The Boy’s fourth anniversary! From our first date in Alaska, to our 5k wedding in Texas, to the birth of our daughter, to this newest baby – we’ve come a long way. All in all, we’ve been together for 10 years. We’ve never been shy about how much we like each other and how much we enjoy each other physically. We’ve always been very open and able to communicate what we do and don’t like between the sheets and we’ve never been shy about trying out new things. I believe that a couple’s ability to communicate openly about sex is extremely important and there’s no shame in wanting to spice things up. From the beginning of our relationship, we’ve experimented with fun toys and had a great time. But you know what? Those toys were always so… utilitarian and ugly looking that they made me feel a little unsexy when we’d play with them. So, imagine my excitement, when I discovered a resource for chic and modern looking marital aids that were also SO, SO fantastic (OMG. SO FANTASTIC!)! The products from LELO are well-designed, sleek-looking, and just WORK. So, check out my ideas on how to spice up your relationship with a few fun options from LELO:
5 Reasons a Stroller Is A Must When You Travel with Babies or Toddlers
When I was pregnant with my first child, I wasn’t 100% sure if I needed a stroller or not. Honestly, I was leaning toward not since our house and car is very small (no storage for a large stroller even if it was collapsible), we live in a rural neighborhood with no sidewalks or trails for walking, and everywhere we go has shopping baskets. A stroller really felt like an extra that we didn’t need. Then, I started thinking. We knew that we’d be traveling a lot in the first few years of her life and that involved long, multi-leg plane rides… and that meant we really should invest in a stroller to make it through airport terminals. And you know what? I am SO GLAD we made that decision! Trying to travel or vacation with a baby or a toddler (though little buggers can RUN) without a stroller is like trying to make a hole in a brick wall using just your head – it’s really, really hard and you’re making things more difficult than they need to be. Don’t believe me? Here’s my 5 reasons a stroller is a must when you travel with babies or toddlers!
7 Days in Sydney : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Honeymoon Wardrobe
One of the hardest parts about planning the honeymoon can be figuring out what the hell you’re going to pack! Often, you’ve never been to the location that you’ll be ‘mooning at and it can be tempting to over plan and over pack. Don’t do it! Save your money and save your sanity by pre-planning your wardrobe and packing a few versatile pieces (thus, saving precious space for shopping!). Here’s my tips and suggestions on packing for 7 days in Sydney:
