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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? 

📸 @rachellaxtonphoto
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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Travel Safety Tips You Don’t Want to Skip

July 14, 2019      Travel Tips, Trip Planning Tips

We all get excited about going on vacation. After all you’ve spent weeks, months or even a year planning the perfect trip and it’s finally here. As you’re getting ready to leave what’s the one thing everyone says? Be safe! But how do you stay safe while traveling? Implement these travel safety tips written in partnership with Scout and you’ll do just just.

family standing in front of christ the reedemer travel safety tips

Travel Safety Tips Before You Go

Pack Over the Counter Medication

Getting sick on vacation sucks! What’s worse is not being able to get better because there is no pharmacy near you, the medication you’re used to isn’t offered where you are, or you can’t even read the labels because they are in a different language. I remember being so happy I had Motrin for my daughter when she got sick while we were in Costa Rica. It was the middle of the night and the last thing I would want to do is have to wait until the next day to give her some relief and spend who knows how long searching for some.

Know Where the Nearest Hospital is to Your Hotel

On the same lines another travel safety tips is knowing where the nearest hospital is to your hotel. When we traveled to Orlando with a friend her son got sick in the middle of the night and she had to take him to the emergency room. Knowing how far one was and if it made more sense to drive herself or call an ambulance really helped. Imagine having to figure this out at 2AM when you’re exhausted.

Secure Your Home

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This blog post is sponsored by Scout Alarm.

You’re going on vacation, not moving, so you want to come back to your home the same way you left it. We secure our home with Scout, it’s an independent home security system that allows us to protect our home wherever we are. Protecting our home is a must but it doesn’t mean we have to spend a crazy amount on security. Scout is affordable and offers flexible monthly plans starting at $9.99/month or $107 for the year. My favorite part is it’s an easy, DIY install so I don’t have to schedule an appointment for a technician to come to your home. Use the app to secure your home from anywhere.

Make Copies of Your Passport and Email Them to Yourself

When we were leaving Brussels to head to Amsterdam my backpack with our passports was stolen at the train station. Thankfully I had copies in my email which makes the process of getting a new passport smoother. In addition to emailing yourself a copy you can also print one and leave it in your hotel room, especially if carry your passport on you.

Prepare Your Children

If you’re traveling with kids make sure they are aware of safety tips too. Besides having our phone numbers memorized we make sure the girls know the name of our hotel. If they have a cell phone make sure their location is on and you have access to find their phone in case you get separated.

Travel Safety Tips While You Are At Your Destination

Ask for the Local Emergency Number

911 is not the emergency number in every country. If something happens to you when no one else is around you’ll need to call help yourself. The middle of an emergency when you’re probably panicking is not the time to look up the emergency number in that country.

Use a Fanny Pack

Listen, fanny packs are back and for good reason. Putting your phone, wallet or other valuables in your pocket makes it easy for thieves to steal it. Even putting things in your backpack can be easily taken as you wear it on your back. Using a fanny pack puts your valuables in front of you where your eyes are always on them and makes it harder for them to be stolen. There are some really fashionable ones now too, like this one I got before our trip to Rio de Janeiro. 

Bring Your Own Carbon Monoxide Detector

Whether you’re staying in a hotel or Airbnb laws in other countries are different. The place you’re staying may not have a carbon monoxide detector and unfortunately their have been tourist deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning. So be prepared and travel with you own like this one.

Add a Lock to Your Hotel or Airbnb Door

So many times I’ve heard stories of people checking into a hotel and then getting to the room they were given a key for and walking in on other guests or seeing all of their stuff in there. Once my mom was staying at a hotel and someone who worked there opened her room door while she was sleeping. I couldn’t imagine the fear that would ensue if that happened to me. With both hotels and Airbnb’s there is always someone who has a spare key.  To keep yourself safe bring your own additional lock. I bought this one for my solo trip to Tulum and now bring it on all of our trips (here’s a cheaper alternative). It was my first solo trip so I even bought this door alarm as well.

You May Be Interested in Reading: 8 Tips to Guarantee a Great Airbnb Experience

Travel Safety Tips When You Return from Your Trip

Check Your Credit Card Activity and Bank Statements

The immediate weeks following a trip I keep an eye on my credit card activity and bank statements. It is so easy for people to steal your account information without even touching your card. There are all these scanners that allow thieves to just swipe your information with you knowing. It’s also a good reason to put your cards in a RFID wallet.

Hopefully these travel safety tips will prepare you for your next trip. I know we just want to go on vacation to have fun but making sure our home is safe while we are traveling and that we stay safe while away is important. Did you find this post helpful? Please share it!

*This blog post was sponsored by Scout but all opinions are my own and true.*

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