I would be remiss to place all the emphasis on back-to-school to-do lists this coming of fall, without diving into our fave things we do before summer ends. After all, summer is still here in full force. What’s the big rush? There are about a million things we love to do as a family, as a couple, […]
5 Reasons Why We Visit Cousins Every Summer :: Vol. 34 #5Faves
I feel for my Little Mama. Sure, she’s happy, content with life overall, free of any cares in the world. But there’s something in her life that is missing – something I always had surrounding me during my entire childhood, something I wish so desperately she had in her everyday life. Cousins. She has about a gazillion […]
5 Reasons Why My Daughter Loves New York City :: Vol. 33 #5Faves
As a mini fashionista and travelista in her own right, Little Mama can’t help but have a deep love and fascination of The Big Apple. At least once every second season of dragging my little one to fashion shows in the east coast, someone always asks me why my daughter loves New York City so much. […]
5 Things I Do to Prepare for Summer Travel :: Vol. 32 #5Faves
It’s that time of year when we have to start thinking about how to prepare for summer travel, and in fact, here I am, mere hours away from catching my flight feeling an overwhelming sense of calm and excitement. I am quite certain it has everything to do with the fact that I completed my […]
Mommy I’m Bored – Travelista Tips and Activities for the Preschool Jetsetter
Labor Day weekend. The last official long weekend before life begins school starts. At least in some parts of the preschool world, anyway. It is also another travel opportunity for the mini travelistas in your life. Like my little jetsetter. Finding stimulating, yet portable activities for a preschooler is no easy feat. But with all the […]
Tips From the Mini-Travelista – Layers #WordlessWednesday #Linky
Traveling from cold to warm climates via flight (and vice versa), is always a little tricky when it comes to “what to wear”. LD won’t hear of it! In between seasons, we’re all about layers. A cotton tee, with a long sleeve henley, topped off with a warm cowl neck tunic sweater – kept the […]
Tips From the Mini Travelista – What to Wear for the Traveling Tot Leg 3 #WordlessWednesday #Linky
When it comes to frequent travel, forget about the air miles. It’s all about the air styles. But as far as little mama is concerned – it’s not what you wear that counts… It’s who carries you down the runway that really matters. ~~ Outfit ~~ “Pretty In Black” winged top ~ Joe Fresh Kids Denim cut […]
Tips From the Mini Travelista – What to Wear for the Traveling Tot Leg 2 #WordlessWednesday #Linky
When it comes to mini jet setting, there are 3 simple rules: Layering, for easy removal. Keep it comfortable and flexible. Elastic waistbands and stretchy pants make sitting for long periods… bearable. Maybe even enjoyable. And… don’t forget – Always be cute. You never know you’ll bump into. Safe Travels! ~~ Outfit ~~ Asymetrical Knit […]
Tips for the Travelista – How to Pack for the Business Traveling Mama
Packing for a business/personal trip for 2.5 months was no easy feat. When faced with this explosion of must-brings… One word, my friends… Compartmentalize. 1. I separate baggies for each group of items (i.e.: eye care, mouth care, skin care, hair care). 2. I tape containers that could potentially flip or pop open with air pressure. Learned […]
Tips from the Mini Travelista – What to DO… for the Traveling Tot
Ever wonder what a flight would feel like while traveling with a blissfully entertained toddler? … After they have already had their way with this… Without having to always resort to this (no offense, Mickey – you know we love you)… Or relying on this: Well – LD and I are seasoned travelers. And by seasoned, […]
Tips from the Mini Travelista – What to Wear for the Traveling Tot
Today was Day One of our 2 month long travels. We just took a boat, a car, a train, and now – a plane. PHEW! That is taking Planes, Trains, and Automobiles to a whole other level! So… the big question was – what to wear? When it comes to a toddler, it is all about […]
Travelista Tip for the Day {Wordless Wednesday} {Linky}
Travel is essential in our family’s itinerary. Whether it’s to visit the extended family up north, or attending Kid’s Fashion Week back east – we are almost always finding ourselves packing, unpacking, lining up at security, or running for our lives from one gate to the next. Because of this – we have decided collectively […]
Meet Little Miss Travelista…
Meet Little Miss Travelista. The 4 year old jetsetter from California. She’s been traveling since she was 2 months old, and can be spotted looking fabulous anywhere from Mexico, mowing on some crawfish, to the Bayou in Louisiana. Her Style: Whatever mood she’s in that day. She picks out her own outfits. One day she’s a […]
