Posts Tagged ‘Travel’
A Night Out
Last month my parents offered my husband and I a fantastic gift. They offered to watch our two small children overnight while we spent the night at a hotel and enjoyed a night to ourselves. We hadn’t done this for two years. The last time we had a night to ourselves was when my mom…
Read MoreWhat Happens at Gigi’s House Hopefully Comes Home?
About a month and a half ago, before the virus hit hard here in Connecticut, I decided to travel to Texas to visit my parents. My husband had military duty in Virginia (a yearly occurrence not due to the virus) and two weeks alone with both boys seemed like a long time so I decided…
Read MoreTraveling WITHOUT Kids
My husband and I were recently blessed with the opportunity to take a trip to Niagara Falls in Canada; without our toddler son. My mom, bless her heart, offered to fly out from Texas to stay with our son so that my husband and I could go just the two of us and recharge our…
Read MoreBabywearing and Breastfeeding During the Holidays
Babywearing is useful during all seasons, but there are many added perks to wearing during the chaos that is the holiday season. 1) Travel: Airports during the holiday season tend to be even more busy and stressful than normal. The convenience of being about to put your infant in a SSC or reign in a…
Read MoreHow to Survive Airline Travel with a Toddler
This time of year often brings with it holiday travel to see friends and family but the prospect of flying with children in tow can be daunting. If you have been following my posts since last year you may remember the two-part blog series that I wrote about how to survive traveling with a nursing…
Read MoreThe Nursing Mom’s Guide to Flying with a Baby (Pt 2)
Part 2: How to Survive an Airport with a Baby in Tow! If you haven’t read my previous post about preparing to fly with an infant, my first suggestion is to check that out. Navigating the airport with your baby can be tricky but here are five tips that can help make your day a…
Read MoreThe Nursing Mom’s Guide to Flying with a Baby (Pt 1)
Part 1: What to Know About Booking a Flight and Packing for Travel Welcome to the holiday season! Did you know that traveling by plane with a baby can be easier than you might think? As a mom who has personally traveled with a baby; I want to share some tried and true tips that…
Read MoreBreastfeeding On The Go!
One of the most convenient things about breastfeeding is that your breasts are always with you. When you travel, your food source is literally attached to you. But nursing on the go can be difficult, here are some things I’ve learned along the way! On the plane/train/bus: I’ve now flown internationally 3 times with a…
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