As a former ‘carry-on only’ kind of traveler, I would never dream of packing my hair dryer when I travel. In an effort to conserve space and streamline my packing process, I’d eliminate anything that I knew the hotel would already have. That included shampoo and conditioner and of course, a hair dryer. Why take […] Read more…
Most travelers I know are trying to travel lighter, faster and smarter. Doing this well comes from making decisions about everything – from when you buy your airline tickets to what you pack in your suitcase. Certainly, when it comes to traveling lighter, many travelers are opting to leave bulky DSLR cameras at home, in […] Read more…
Traveling with carry-on used to be the only way I’d travel. It wasn’t easy to squeeze all the clothes, shoes, toiletries, hair products, must-haves and nice-to-haves all into an FAA-approved carry-on suitcase. But trip after trip, I did it. Editing as I went. Taking out those pretty shoes I’d only wear once on the trip […] Read more…
All the way to the airport in an Uber, there was a nagging, niggling thought bouncing around the corners of my mind but it never stopped quite long enough for me to catch it. My husband, baby and I arrived at LAX and I felt lighter somehow, despite the fact that we were traveling for the […] Read more…
When my husband and I learned that we were expecting our first child, we were over the moon, excited beyond description. We dreamed about all the incredible ways our lives were going to change as we welcomed a baby into the world and I instantly went into mommy mode, decorating the nursery in my mind […] Read more…
You know you’ve reached a new point in your life when a rockin’ Friday night out involves a Target run. But hey – after one time comes another and these days, with a babe in arms, I find my joy in the little things. (The first time my baby boy rode around strapped in a […] Read more…
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Sprint, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Can you imagine traveling without your smartphone? It’s hard to believe that just 15 years ago, that’s precisely what we did. We survived each and every […] Read more…
One of the best things about travel is getting to know a new culture through its food. My husband and I love to check out local grocery stores when we’re traveling to see what kinds of things they have in stock that we don’t have at home, especially the fresh produce. When we’re in Asia […] Read more…
Father’s Day is coming up and while we should let Dad know we love him every day of the year, it’s nice to have a special day that’s dedicated to honouring him. And if, like most people I know, your dad is tough to shop for, then consider one of these 10 great Father’s Day […] Read more…
Used to be, I could pack my suitcase for a three-week trip in about half an hour and I could fit everything I needed into a small carry-on suitcase. But ever since I had a baby, my carry-on only days are over! I recently traveled with my son for the first time and OMG I […] Read more…
