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#EddieBauerPartner Can’t go on an outdoor advent #EddieBauerPartner Can’t go on an outdoor adventure without packing some of @eddiebauer’s warm weather apparel. It has been perfect for our spring and summer outdoor adventures from hiking to kayaking and all the other ways we’ve been sending time outside. Where will you #LiveYourAdventure? 

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Since IG hates on photos gotta get them in how I c Since IG hates on photos gotta get them in how I can! Honestly sunset in the lavender fields is everything, probably one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever witnessed. I don’t have much information to give today I really just wanted to share these photos 😬.

Check out my last 3 reels with @oneikatraveller for information on experiencing lavender season in Provence, France. These photos are from a lavender field in Valensole.

P.S. the skirt is from Amazon and they have multiple colors!

#valensole #valensoleprovence #lavenderfields
Things to do in Provence, France 🇫🇷 besides Things to do in Provence, France 🇫🇷 besides the lavender fields (save + share this post):

🇫🇷Go village hopping and take in the small towns. The first clip of this video was shot in the village of Roussillon and we also visited nearby Gordes.
🇫🇷Explore the ancient town of Saint Paul de Vence
🇫🇷Hike the beautiful Calanques de Cassis
🇫🇷Relax at the beaches of Grande Plage of La Ciotat and the Grande Mer beach of Cassis
🇫🇷Visit Gorges du Verdon, a gorgeous must see lake
🇫🇷Go wine tasting at one of the vineyards like Les Vignerons du Mont Saint-Victoire. Provence is known for their Rosé but you can also taste sweet and spicy wines.
🇫🇷Explore a multitude of ancient ruins, including Roman amphitheaters.
🇫🇷Take a tour of one of traditional perfume factories, Parfumerie Fragonard, Molinard or Parfumerie Galimard and do a workshop where you make your own perfume
🇫🇷Visit the Pope's Palace in Avignon
🇫🇷As you’ll most likely fly into Marseille don’t forget to leave time to explore this city as well, especially the port.

Have you been to Provence? What did you enjoy about the region?

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Everything you need to know about visiting the Lav Everything you need to know about visiting the Lavender fields in Provence, France (save + share this post):

Lavender season varies each year but falls between June and August.

Provence is the region but there are various cities with fields. Valensole is the most popular and where the fields we visited were located but there are also fields in Sault, Manosque and Luberon. The time frame that the lavender blooms is different in each city. Our visit was July 3-5th but the bloom and harvest time could change next year.

The best airport to fly into is Marseille. Airlines that fly to Marseille from the US are Air France, British Airways, Swiss, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Lufthansa and TAP Portugal. If you’re already in Europe you can also fly Pegasus, Ryanair, Tunisair, Aeroflot, Ethiopian, Easyjet, Vueling, Eurowings and Air Algerie. 

If you’re visiting from Paris you can take the train to Marseille! 

From Marsielle you will need to take the train or bus to Valensole or Manosque as your home base. As you’ll 100% need a car to get around to all the Lavender fields you can also rent a car from Marseille and drive as finding a rental car in the smaller towns is more difficult. 

What questions do you have about the lavender fields or Provence?

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My top 5 favorite international destinations I’v My top 5 favorite international destinations I’ve visited!

1. Botswana- I did an exchange program here where I lived with a family in the village of Oodi right outside Gaborone one summer in high school. It completely changed the way I view travel. Besides getting to learn so much of the countries culture from my host family to learning a bit of Setswana to camping in the Okavango Delta it will always be one of my favorite trips.

2. Turkey- from the people to the food to the landscape to the sea it was everything. I visited Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and Izmir and the country has so much to offer with varying landscapes. 

3. Rio de Janeiro- We loved our family trip to Brazil, the food, the people, the vibrance of Rio was everything. So many beautiful hikes, learning how to dance Samba, learning how to make Moqueca, going to a futbol match in Maracana Stadium, wow the energy!! Oh and the nightlife was 🔥. Can’t wait to return and explore more of the country.

4. Kenya- This country has so much to offer. We visited Amboseli National Park, got to do a walking safari amongst zebras and giraffes in Lake Naivasha and even ran into a hippo 😅. We visited a Maasai Tribe who gave us such a warm welcome inviting us into their homes, teaching the girls how to make fire from scratch and we even say 5 cheetah take down a topi, seeing a live kill was insane! Ended the trip relaxing on Diani Beach swimming in the stunning Indian Ocean.

5. Madeira, Portugal- the landscape on this island is insane. Exploring I often felt like I was in 20 different places, like how is all in one island? Loved the hikes here, being above the clouds, seeing all the waterfalls, spotting dolphins in the ocean, and the food was so good! I also enjoyed Lisbon but Madeira was everything!

What have been your favorite international trips? What country is highest on your bucket list (doesn’t have to be from my list)?

Should I make a list for my favorite US destinations (they’ll probably surprise you).

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Answering the most asked question on my vacuum sea Answering the most asked question on my vacuum sealed carry-on only reel (save + share this post). This is how my clothes look once I take them out of the bag. Do you think these are really wrinkled? They were vacuum sealed for roughly 22 hours.

If you’re going to visit more than one city the best way to pack these is to pack each bag per city. Then all your clothes for that one city are all together and you only have to open one bag at a time. Then reseal that one bag with all your dirty clothes before going to the next city and don’t worry about the other ones getting dirty or smelling! You can label each bag with a sticky note or tape with a marker to know what bag has what clothes.

The link to purchase the bags and hand pump is my bio.

#packingtips #packinghacks #traveltipsandtricks
#WBPartner The girls are so excited to watch the n #WBPartner The girls are so excited to watch the new @wbpictures DC League of Super Pets. To prepare for our trip to the theater to see it we did a fun activity of making our own super hero costumes for us and our very own super pets. 

Jordyn turns villains into ice cream and eats them, James turns villains into money and spends them and Kennedy shoots lighting with her eyeballs. 

If you or your child could have super powers what would you pick? @dcleagueofsuperpets #DCSuperPets

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Baby Registry Must Haves For The Traveling Parent

June 3, 2017      Product Reviews

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There is this myth that travel ends once you expand your family and become a parent. As someone who loved to travel prior to having my daughters I refused to give up my wanderlust ways. If you love to travel too these are some items you should definitely have on your baby registry. Is it possible to be too young to travel? I traveled to Cartagena, Colombia when my daughter was 10 weeks and went as far as Sydney when she was 8 months. If you love to travel too these are some items you should definitely have on your baby registry.

Sydney to Melbourne Sunset Great Ocean Road Tour

Baby Registry Must Haves For The Traveling Parent

Ergobaby Carrier

For parents on the move an Ergobaby Carrier is essential. A carrier allows you to be hands free while getting through the airport when you have luggage to carrier. It makes maneuvering through crowded streets much easier than with a stroller. Carriers also make nap time a breeze, there is no need to have to take a midday break and return to your hotel for your little one to nap, they will easily and comfortably be able to sleep in their Ergobaby. The 360 is my personal favorite due to being able to back carry which is great for when your little one get a little older but you can’t go wrong with any version of the Ergobaby.

Diaper Backpack

Like most expecting parents, we registered for a diaper bag. While I got a super cute one I quickly learned with our travels a diaper bag wasn’t really convenient.  It’s because it became so much easier once we switched to a diaper backpack. I have the one from Ergobaby and I love how comfortable the straps are. It also has a ton of different compartments to easily organize your babies belongings. In addition it has to thermal compartments to keep your child’s drink either hot or cold. As a bonus it comes with a changing pad.


​Phil & Teds Traveller Cot

Whether you are traveling to visit the grandparents or across the world packing light with kids can seem like a major challenge. We originally had a regular pack n play but it was super heavy, bulky, and definitely couldn’t fit in the overhead bin of an airplane. The Phil & Teds Traveller Cot is only 6 lbs!! Yes, 6 lbs, easy to assemble, and it fits in an overhead bin. We’ve taken it all over the world and I know my daughter always had a clean place to sleep and something she was comfortable in.


My daughter is 20 months in this photo!

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​Evenflo Single Electric Breastpump

Whether you’re traveling without your child for work or pleasure if you’re breastfeeding or exclusively pumping continuing to pump while away from your baby is a must. I couldn’t imagine pumping on a plane with my full size Medela Pump In Style but on a 4+ hour flight not pumping is not an option. For these times you will want the Evenflo Single Electric Pump. It’s battery operated so you don’t have to worry about finding a plug on the plane and it’s not manual so you will save your arms. It’s very easy to put a blanket or jacket over yourself and pump discreetly, even on a plane.
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​Brica Cover Guard Car Seat Tote

I’m a firm believer in traveling with my own car seat because you never know if a rentals car seat has been in an accident or expired.  Even though I gate check my car seat to minimize the potential for damage, it will still end up at the bottom of the plane which I’m sure never gets cleaned. This is why the Brica Cover Guard Car Seat Tote is a must. It not only protects your car seat from rips and dirt but it makes it easy to get through the airport as you can wear it as a back pack or roll it on it’s wheels.

mom with baby in carrier and pushing other child in the stroller

​My Little Seat Travel High Chair

While most restaurants have high chairs you will still find a lot that don’t or theirs are so filthy there isn’t enough Lysol in the world to clean them. That coupled with not wanting to drag your full sized high chair with you when visiting with friends and family My Little Seat is perfect when traveling near of far. It has a 5-point harness making it perfect for babies 6 months and up. It’s also super compact, taking up the same amount of space as a diaper making it perfect for travel.

​Brica SmartMove Car Seat Transporter

If you decide to start with a convertible car seat or once your child you will need want the Brica SmartMove Car Seat Transporter. It turns your child’s car seat into a stroller, which is perfect for when you are at the airport. Convertible car seats are heavy and it can be a pain trying to carry one, even if it’s just from the car to the ticket counter.

Related: Tips on Flying with Kids

Fly LegsUp Flight Hammock

Once your child outgrows the bassinet that airlines provide for infants on international flights or if you are flying domestic and the option isn’t available you will want your child to be able to sleep comfortably. You want to get Fly LegsUp which turns your child’s airplane seat into a bed and the more comfortable they are, the more you are which leads to a more pleasant flight.

little girl sleeping on the plane

Munchkin Clear Nose Baby Aspirator

The possibility of having to travel with a child who is a little under the weather is real. There are plenty of nasal aspirators on the market but I love my Munchkin Clear Nose Baby Aspirator as it’s the only one I’ve come across that is so easy to clean and comes with a traveling case that is perfect for traveling with!


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