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It’s sad this is a glorious day, I wish there wa It’s sad this is a glorious day, I wish there was never a murder to be happy about a guilty verdict of in the first place but I am glad we can breathe a little easier today. 

Please don’t take this verdict as the work being over, there is so much more to do. There are so many more trials to see through, so many families who haven’t gotten justice for their loved ones, we cannot let up! #BlackLivesMatter
So often we wait for special occasions to dress u So often we wait for special occasions to  dress up, book that trip, get our nails and hair done or have a fancy meal. Here’s to making every day a special occasion just because we’re alive and well and have our family!

The girls gorgeous dresses are from @teacollection because little girls love to dress up too. How are you creating special moments for yourself or your family these days? 

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Just completed our 6th stay at @hiclubvacations Or Just completed our 6th stay at @hiclubvacations Orange Lake Resort in Orlando and it never gets old! If you’ve been following this trip in my stories you’ve seen all the amazing things this resort has to offer. That’s what keeps us coming back! #HostedByHCV

From the villas with full kitchens and multiple bedrooms, to the amazing pools with water slides, a Lazy River, and splash pads, to the activities right at the resort like mini golf, arcades and rock climbing, there’s never a dull moment. 

Virtual school is coming to an end so we’re def thankful we could savor every moment! 

Where are you looking to go for your next vacation? #familytravel #orlandovacation
Celebrating year 5! Five years ago I opened up IG Celebrating year 5! Five years ago I opened up IG and signed up for The Traveling Child account all thanks to my friend Paula who thought other parents and those wanting to be parents would find inspiration in seeing us travel the world with Jordyn and Kennedy. 

I personally thought she was crazy, “why would people want to see pictures of us traveling”. She told me she’d seen me travel with Jordyn the previous 2 years and while pregnant and that so many parents thought it was impossible. Now I knew that to be true as I’d often hear “you know you’re not going to be able to travel anymore” all throughout my pregnancy. 

Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d be here 5 years later with a community of like minded travel lovers who many have become like family and don’t think we’re crazy for the places we take the girls, authoring a children’s book, writing for and being featured in publications like Essence, The Points Guy, Condé Nast, landing partnerships with dream brands like the Travel Channel I never thought would happen and a life I never thought we could give our kids.

I can’t even imagine what the next 5 years will look like. Thank you so much for supporting our family over the past 5 years, so much of what we do wouldn’t be possible without your support.

If you have a dream do not give up, you won’t always see success in the first few months or even years but if you’re passionate about it the possibilities are endless. I don’t have a degree in journalism, never took a photography class or really had experience in any of the qualifications for this career I have except I loved to travel with my family. People will doubt you, call your idea stupid and other things that might have you thinking of quitting but keep pushing, you have nothing to lose but the possibility of accomplishing your wildest dreams!!

If this page has done nothing else I hope you’ve learned how to find flight deals and know if kids live there, kids can visit! Much love, Monet.
Moms deserve luxury too! I’m so ready for my nex Moms deserve luxury too! I’m so ready for my next solo trip, I usually take one every year but 2020 ruined those plans. Not this here 2021, I am ready to go!  My solo trips give me time to rejuvenate, do some on my favorite things I can’t always do with the whole family, sleep in, eat what I want when I want without compromising for anyone, the ability to change my mind at the last minute because I want to without affecting anyone else and so much more. Have you traveled solo? If you haven’t do you want to?

If you’re looking to take a solo trip you can click the link in my bio for my blog posts on my previous ones, Tulum, Mexico has been my favorite. #solotravel #momcation
Last weekend we visited our 8th National Park, Eve Last weekend we visited our 8th National Park, Everglades National Park, which is just 90 mins from where we live. We brought the @Cuisinart Large Backpack Cooler to bring all the essentials we needed. Since it's a backpack it was easy to carry on our boat tour and hikes but also large enough to store our water and food. It keeps items cold for 16+ hours and since it passed the Florida burning sun test, and kept our food fresh after a long day we won't be going on any adventures without it. Have you visited any National Parks? Which one is your favorite and/or which one would you like to go to next? #savorthegoodlife #coolerbag #hikinglife #CuisinartPartner
We normally travel to New York 2-3 times a year bu We normally travel to New York 2-3 times a year but since we haven't been since 2019 we decided to bring New York to us thanks to @loweshomeimprovement. Two of our favorite things to do in New York are Movie Night in Bryant Park and watching plays on Broadway so we combined the two and transformed our backyard into the ultimate Hometrip to Bryant Park and watched Cats! 

 

What's an activity from your previous travels you'd like to recreate at home? Here are a few quick tips:

1. Don't overthink, it doesn't have to be exactly the same.

2. Add your own twist like we did watching a Broadway play instead of a movie.

3. Find small elements to bring your Hometrip full circle, we made virgin Manhattan's for our drinks.

P.S. I was extremely surprised to find everything we needed for the transformation at Lowe’s. Yes, I expected to be able to find the patio set but the popcorn machine, popcorn kernels, charcuterie boards and bar cart not so much. It was a pleasant surprise to be able to shop in one place for everything we needed. #LowesGoals #LowesPartner

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Stay Warm and Dry with this Ski Trip Packing List

February 9, 2019      Travel Tips, Trip Planning Tips

Planning a ski trip? If you’re not accustomed to gallivanting in the snow you may be wondering exactly what you need for this type of adventure. I’ve taken ski trips to Lake Tahoe and Keystone, Colorado and never felt cold due to proper gear. Here’s the ultimate ski trip packing list to keep you warm and dry and your next ski trip!

Ski Trip Packing List

Ski Trip Packing List Base Layers

Base layers are one of the most important aspects of any ski trip packing list. You will want to wear lightweight base layers and make sure nothing is cotton. Even if you choose to wear long johns or a long sleeve top or bottom instead of base layers they need to be Polypropylene, Capilene, Wool or other type of synthetic clothing.


Ski Trip Packing List Ski Jackets and Ski Pants

I have seen many first time skiers come out to the slopes wearing jeans and that is the worst thing you can do. Chances of you falling in the snow at least one time are pretty high and walking around in wet jeans is not fun. You’ll want to buy a:

  • Ski jacket or other waterproof shell
  • Ski pants or other water resistant pants

Ski gear is not typically cheap so if you’re shopping for kids I highly recommend buying Columbia’s expandable winter clothing OUTGROWN. This line of ski gear comes with stitching in the seams of the arms and feet that you can remove as your child grows. When you remove it you release additional additional fabric that lengthens the gear allowing it to last more than one season!

Ski Trip Packing List Columbia Outgrown expandable winter clothing



Ski Trip Packing List Accessories

  • A warm ski hat or beanie (wool or fleece)
  • Ski goggles in a protective case or bag
  • Ski or water resistant mittens 
  • Wool socks
  • Face mask, you will especially want this for windy days!
  • Sun protection for you skin. Do not ignore this suggestion as sunburn from the sun glare off the snow is real!
  • Hand and toe warmers! Just trust me, they are a life saver on super cold days!


Ski Trip Packing List Shoes

  • Waterproof hiking or winter boots
  • Make sure the boots you buy go up to at least your mid-calf. If there is deep snow and you have short boots your feet could still get wet.


How to Pack Your Suitcase for a Ski Trip

I’m naturally a light packer and typically team carry-on. While packing for winter and especially a ski trip it may seem difficult to pack light but it’s possible. Before packing for our ski trip I purchased vacuum sealed bags that allowed me to compress the size of our winter wear. So instead of doubling our luggage we were able to continue to be team carry-on (even flying Spirit Airlines to Keystone and meeting the free personal bag allotment)! As always we wear our heaviest shoes on the plane (winter boots) and carried our winter on in our hands. This also makes you prepared when you land. Your feet and body will be warm without you sifting through your luggage.


I hope this ski trip packing list relieves some stress when planning your next ski trip. If you follow these guidelines you will have an amazing time and stay warm and dry while on the slopes. Did you find this helpful? Please share it!

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