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Minimalism

The UPPAbaby Minu: My Newest Travel Obsession is a Pocket Stroller

Note: I have no association with UPPAbaby and bought my Minu full price (worth every penny). I only write about products that I own and have used for a significant amount of time. I’ve owned my Minu now for almost 2 years now and it is still my go-to. Originally published in September, 2019. Updated

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Minimalism

Toddler Travel Essentials: The Only 15 Things You Need to Bring

You are getting ready for your first trip with a toddler. What should you bring? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably browsed the internet for this already, and come across dauntingly long lists that rival everything you even own for a toddler. That’s not how I travel. I would rather travel light (we always

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Minimalism

Baby Travel Essentials: The Only 21 Things You Need to Bring

You read that right. 21. Think traveling with a baby means you need to break out the big suitcases and buy all the new products? Think again! The truth is, you don’t really need that much more than what you keep in your diaper bag. Yes, there are lists out there of baby travel items

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Beach

Best Beach Tents for Babies

I have to admit that I plan pretty much every vacation around the beach. I live in the cold and rainy PNW, so any chance we get, we’re off to visit the sun and waves. Because of that, I have tried my fair share of portable baby beach tents, and it’s safe to say that

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Flying

How We’ve Saved Thousands on Flights with Going

As you can probably tell by the fact that we have a travel blog, we like to travel as a family. A lot. We don’t have unlimited funds for doing so, and I’ve always been very frugal about our travels. We typically avoid resorts with only occasional short exceptions, we get off the beaten tourist

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Beach

These Are the Best Baby Sunglasses Ever

I admit it. I am obsessed with babies in sunglasses. It doesn’t really get much cuter than a baby at the beach rockin some shades. Oh, and they protect those beautiful eyes? That’s important, too. I’ve had my fair share of brands of baby and toddler sunglasses, and we’ve run the gamut from cheapo Target

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Products

The Toddler Travel Bed: Training your Baby or Toddler to Use One

Toddler travel beds are a lifesaver for the minimalist family traveler. They are also essential for any baby or toddler who has trouble sleeping in an unfamiliar place (so every kid ever). What is a travel bed for a toddler? Essentially it is a safe sleep space for little ones that is lightweight and portable,

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