Category: Travel
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The Magic of Diagon Alley
We just back from a magical trip to Universal, Orlando. Seeing Diagon Alley in person was spectacular! Click here for a checklist of 15 must see and do activities in and around the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios!
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Virginia Bluebells in Bloom
I want to let you in on a secret… … there’s an area at Shaw Nature Reserve that erupts into a sea of gorgeous blooms near the Meramac River. A carpet of delicate Virginia Bluebells layers the ground– it’s quite unlike anything I’ve seen before. This beautiful display is only around for a very short…
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Springtime in Paris Contest
Earlier this month, I saw that Michaels was having a fun contest centered on the theme: Paris in the Springtime. I’ve wanted to go to France and this gorgeous city for as long as I remember. I’ll never forget seeing the iconic Eiffel tower erupt in a dazzling display of golden light on New Year’s…
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Thoughts on Motherhood and Traveling: Part 2
To read Part 1, click HERE! During a recent flight, I had the chance to sit next to the window and gaze out at some incredible cloud formations. Perhaps I was just focused on missing Olivia, but the clouds (and really the whole process of flying) made me think about motherhood. Some similarities that I…
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Thoughts on Traveling and Motherhood: Part 1
Over the past two months, I’ve spent two weekends away from my sweet baby girl. I’m happy to report that she did great! I, on the other hand, was largely a hot mess. Part of me was so excited to escape my current reality for just a few precious days. The other part was overwhelmed…
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Cherry Blossoms of Japan
A few days ago, I posted this photo on Instagram for “throw back Thursday” with the caption: Remembering our incredible trip to Japan 4 years and all the gorgeous blooms! Today’s weather is just absolutely perfect- there’s a slight breeze in the air, the temperature is hovering around 70 degrees, and the cherry trees in…
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Tips for Traveling with a 7 Month Old Baby
We survived our first BIG travel adventure with Olivia… and I learned a few things in the process about traveling with a baby! Things I will be remembering for our next trip: 1. Make sure you have a copy of baby’s birth certificate handy for the flight! We knew that children under 2 could fly…
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August 2012 Trip to Wisconsin
James and I traveled to Wisconsin for a family reunion the first weekend in August. Our weekend highlights included: A reprieve from the scorching temps of our hometown! The weather was absolutely delightful. I might have mentioned to James at least once (or twice or three times!): “So, can we get a house up here…