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As someone who is so Type A and always planning ev As someone who is so Type A and always planning every detail of our trip, it was so nice to let the stress of planning go and let @JetBlueVacations handle everything! 

We bundled our flight, hotel and airport transfer and our local insider booked our excursion. I was finally able to relax before and during my vacation knowing everything was taken care of for us. My fellow planners, take a break and let JetBlue Vacations handle everything for you! 

Use code: HAMBRICK for $200 off flights + hotel!
Book by 12/10/23 for travel 12/15/23-11/1/24 Min. $3,500 spend & terms apply
Plus there were options to Johannesburg, Mumbai, S Plus there were options to Johannesburg, Mumbai, Seychelles, Hong Kong, & Manilla for like $250RT from not only JFK but Chicago, Dallas, DC, San Fran & LAX. 

Definitely the best flight deal I’ve ever booked but since then I have gotten some other amazing ones. $540RT to Sydney, $400RT to Marrakech, $60RT to Denver, $150RT to Guatemala. Love a points deal too, 70k Skymiles RT to Tokyo, 60k miles RT to Egypt & more!

So where can you find these deals?

Going: A subscription based site that emails you immediately anytime a deal pops up. It has 3 levels: Limited deals (free), Premium ($49/yr), & Elite ($199/yr). Comment LINK & I’ll send you a link for $25 off Premium or Elite!

Secretflying.com: For my international community this is the best site for you. They provide deals daily from every country in the world but you have to search for them.

Google Flights: You have to search yourself here by typing in the airport you want to fly from but you can put an entire region (Europe, Caribbean, Africa) and the dates you can travel and the map will populate with the prices in all those places so you can see the cheapest places to go.

Skyscanner: This site allows you to put your home airport, select anywhere as your destination to find the cheapest flights during the dates you can travel or you can put your home airport & destination you want to travel & find the cheapest dates to fly there. This is my favorite site to use for school/work holidays.

Theflightdeal.com: Just like secretflying but only for flights from the US.

What’s the best flight deal you’ve booked? Any other places you use to find deals? Comment LINK & I’ll send you a link for $25 off Going on their Premium or Elite levels!

#flightdeals #pointsandmiles
The thoughts that go through my head on flights ar The thoughts that go through my head on flights are irrational! Don’t even get me started on what happens if there is any bit of turbulence 😭😭.

If you sit next to me on a plane just know the likely hood of me grabbing your hand at some point is extremely high whether I know you or not 😅. 

I can’t be the only one, can I? And listen I will take all the tips because I have tried everything but seeking professional help, but maybe I need to!

Flight anxiety, fear of flying
Please do not tell me “but we’re only sleeping Please do not tell me “but we’re only sleeping there, we’ll be out all day”. When I get in after a long day I need to be comfortable and not afraid to touch things! In my 20s it did not matter but I’m too old now, I like what I like! 

Have you ever checked into a hotel and then got to your room and immediately checked out 👀?

1. Team book anything, I’m just sleeping there!
2. Team the hotel matters no matter how long the stay 
3. Team I’m somewhere in between

#hotelmatters #travelhumor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Match It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Matching holiday pajama time that is and @littlesleepies has picture perfect options for you to wear for your holiday card photo shoots! I love how soft they are and that they come in a wide range of prints and sizes from preemie to 3X. And yes they even have matching prints for your pets! Every purchase gives back to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a foundation for childhood cancer. Y’all know matching PJs sell out QUICK for the holidays so hurry up and order now! 

Use code TravelingChild15 for 15% off regular priced items. So when are you bringing out the holiday decorations 👀?

#LittleSleepiesPartner #matchingpjs #matchingpajamas
Everything you need to know about Rainbow Mountain Everything you need to know about Rainbow Mountain (save + share this post):

1. Rainbow Mountain is a 3 hour drive from Cusco. 

2. The majority of tours leave at 3am but I like sleep & booked with a company that has 7:30am tours. This was much better as when we arrived most groups were walking down from the mountain so when we reached the top the crowds were minimal.

3. Rainbow Mountain’s elevation is 17,000 feet. It’s imperative you stay in Cusco (11,151ft in elevation) a few days prior so your body gets used to the altitude. 

4. The hike is roughly 4.5 miles RT, most of it is flat but the last stretch is steep and you will get short of breath, needing breaks. I def thought I wasn’t going to make it!

5. Wear lots of layers. It was warm at the base of the mountain but towards the top & especially when the wind came through it’s cold! 

6. The best time to hike Rainbow Mountain is the dry season April-Oct.

7. You can rent a horse for the majority of the hike, but the steep part you have to hike yourself as horses aren’t allowed there. The cost is about 70 soles (roughly $17 at the time of this post).

8. Vendors at the base of the mountain will stamp your passport for 2 soles. They actually do this at Machu Picchu too but I forgot to get mine stamped there.

9. If you traveled to Peru 10 years ago you would not have been able to do this hike because Rainbow Mountain was just uncovered around 2015. Prior to it was always covered by snow but global warming has caused the temperatures to rise & the snow to melt.

10. Most popularly called Rainbow Mountain the original name is Vinicunca, which comes from the native Quechua word meaning mountain of colors. The 7 colors of this mountain come from mineral compositions and depending on if it rained recently or not the colors vary in their brightness.

Have you heard of Rainbow Mountain? Would you do this hike?

#rainbowmountain #solotravels #bucketlistadventures
There are so many beautiful places on this earth t There are so many beautiful places on this earth to see. #VSP_Partner. Often, our eye health is overlooked, but it is important to keep your eyes top of mind so you can see the world through healthy eyes and clear vision. To help you see a new part of the world, I’ve partnered with @vspvisioncare to give away travel items to put towards your next trip:

✈️ $2,000 in gift cards to Hotels.com, Southwest, and VISA

✈️Two (2) pairs of sunglasses to wear on vacation

This giveaway runs from November 3–10, 2023 and the winner will ONLY be announced via DMs from the @vspvisioncare account on November 10, 2023. Be on the lookout for scammers!

How to Enter:

🏆 Like this post

🏆 Follow these accounts @vspvisioncare and @thetravelingchild

🏆 Tag two (2) friends that you want to take on this trip! (More tags = more entries.)

🏆 Fill out the entry form at the link in my bio. (Entry form will be hosted on Rafflecopter.)

*Eligibility: Must be located within the 50 United States and District of Columbia and be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. See full terms and conditions at the link in my bio.

#Sweepstakes

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Building a Homeroom with Sylvan Learning Center

December 11, 2021      Lifestyle, Lifestyle

This post was written in partnership with Sylvan Learning. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Now that school is back in full swing and the first quarter of the year is over, we’re even happier we decided to partner with Sylvan Learning Centers for this school year. We faced our first quarantine due to exposure from Covid-19 at school and our dedicated home room came in handy for the five days my kids had to be home from school. The support from Sylvan Learning Centers made the process of them being home smooth and made me confident they wouldn’t fall behind during this time.

Prior to this school year my kids didn’t have a dedicated space to do school or homework. They would just pick a random place in our home to do so. Sometimes that was the dining room table, sometimes it was the coffee table in our living room and sometimes it was in their room. 

Since they are young, they’re admittedly easily distracted so doing schoolwork in the same place at the same time without supervision was never a good idea as they would end up just talking to each other. We decided to make a dedicated space in my office for them. This way they’d always have somewhere to work, and I could keep an eye on them and help them when needed. Here is how the space looked before we worked on it.

With the help of Sylvan Learning Centers we were able to change this area into a homeroom for them. It’s now filled with a reading workbook, math flashcards, pencils, paper, sticky notes and more, all organized neatly and in reach. Here is how it looks now!

Positive affirmations are something that are super important for kids especially when they’re working on an assignment or problem that is new or difficult for them. We had them write messages for themselves that they could read whenever they are having a tough time.

They put these on the wall next to their work area as a constant reminder that they can accomplish anything.

Now they have their own place to do their work free of interruptions and distractions. Plus, my desk is right in front of them so I can help them with whatever they need.

With this dedicated homeroom space and the support of Sylvan Learning Centers and their Sylvan Method we have everything we feel we need to support our children in their academic success. The Sylvan Method challenges your child and builds their confidence whether they happen to be falling behind or are way ahead of their class. 

If you’re unfamiliar with Sylvan Learning Centers and haven’t read my previous blog post on back to school with Sylvan Learning, here’s a brief overview of who they are and why we love and trust them.

What Is Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning is an academic center that helps K-12 students master subjects they may need a little help with. Your child can go into the learning center and get face to face help, or they can do online tutoring for convenience. Besides everyday schoolwork assistance Sylvan Learning Centers also provides college and career readiness, test prep like the SAT and ACT, and offer STEM programs and seasonal camps. 

Sylvan Learning has been around for over 40 years helping students reach academic success. They are focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring love for learning. Their teachers are certified, and they have the latest interactive technology, so kids stay engaged.

Why We Trust Sylvan Learning Centers

My husband used Sylvan learning while he was in both middle school and high school. In middle school he used it for tutoring for Algebra. Then in high school he went back to Sylvan Learning for SAT prep. He went for one-on-one tutoring after taking the SAT the first time. His score raised over 100 points which allowed him to get an SAT score-based scholarship! Now they even offer tutoring online!

So, from my husband to my kids, Sylvan Learning Centers have continued to make a positive impact on my family’s academic success and confidence. This school year has proven to be as tough, challenging and different as last school year and we’re so happy to have Sylvan Learning Centers on our side. They’ve truly made the transition from virtual school back to school in the classroom with lots of interruptions a smooth process. As a parent with no educational teaching background, it’s so nice to have the extra support at home to ensure my children’s success. 

Do you have a dedicated space in your home for your children to complete their schoolwork? If you don’t, is this something you think you’ll implement? Don’t forget to share this article with a parent you think would find it helpful!

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