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Must Have Travel Items for …

November 19, 2018 By admin

Tis’ the season for family vacations! Planning a trip everyone will enjoy is never easy but you’ll be ahead of the game if you bring along these must-have travel items for family vacations.

Must Have Travel Items For Family Vacations

Emergency Bag – Load up on band-aids and ointment, bug spray, sunscreen and extras like tide sticks, ziplocs, bags for motion-sickness (these are life-changing for motion sick kids), wipes (regular and flushable), and other items depending on your destination like a beach tent and baby powder for summer vacations.

Medicine – Be sure to bring all prescription medicine (including a few extra days) along with a digital thermometer and fever-reducing medicine. Note: Always bring these items in your carry on bag.

Tote Bags – A few lightweight bags are great to have on hand for extra purchases, carrying coats, etc. These Sesame Street Envirosax bags are a favorite for families with young kids.

Packing Cubes are a Must Have Travel Items for Family Vacations.

Packing List – Give everyone their own packing list so they can check off items as they pack. I’m a big fan of using packing cubes to keep everything organized.

Identification Labels – Label everyone’s favorite items before you go. It is much easier to locate lost items when they’re labeled. Order a set of Mabel’s Labels for every kid and you’re ready to go.

Backpack/Travel Bag for Each Person – Have each person carry their own bag filled with snacks, water, journal and personal entertainment items and chargers.

Headphones – Kids and adults will be happiest with comfortable headphones.

Chargers and Surge Protectors are Must Have Travel Items for Family Vacations.

Chargers – I always travel with a portable charger (and cords) for every device and a travel surge protector to use in hotels.

Personal Safes – A portable personal safe is a must for water park visits.

Must Have Travel Items For Young Kids

Stroller Accessories – Heading to a warm climate? A clip on stroller fan is a must.

Lightweight Blankets – Muslin swaddles are great for swaddling babies, blocking sun on a stroller, sleeping and airplane blankets.

Lightweight Booster Seats – Babies and toddlers will need their usual car seats on vacation but bigger kids can use the space saving mifold and bubble bum backless booster seats.

Baby and Toddler Necessities – Never deal with another lost pacifier again with BooginHead Paciclip. For toddlers who drop everything, the BooginHead Sippigrip is a must have for car seats, high chairs and strollers. Keep a stash in your diaper bag and you’re good to go.

Family Entertainment – Be sure to stock up on audiobooks, movies, and travel games before you go.

I hope this helps you get ready for your next family getaway. Bon voyage!

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A Much Needed Mom’s …

October 22, 2018 By admin

Fall is always hectic for me with back-to-school activities, a million birthdays, the sad job of packing up my summer clothes and events galore. I can’t make every influencer event but when I got invited to Momtrends’ annual Moms’ Night Out…which just happened to be in the middle of my husband’s 12-day business trip..I knew I wanted in on the fun.

This annual Momtrends event is always a great time for influencers to learn about the newest trends, news and the latest must-have items from family-friendly brands. The event was hosted by Parents Magazine at the Meredith Publications headquarters in lower Manhattan, an awesome spot for a staycation where you can visit the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center just minutes away.

But…back to my fun night out which included food and drinks, fashion, toy and health news you can use, pampering massages, giveaways and a kid-free evening with my blogger buddies. YAY!

The evening kicked off with a welcome from Parents editor-in-chief, Liz Vaccariello, tasty appetizers and a gorgeous made-to-order smoothie bar.

Have you ever seen a smoothie bar this pretty?

Read on for a glimpse of the event…

Culturelle® Baby Probiotics and Diaper Bag Musts

Busy moms need to make sure their diaper bags are filled with every necessity and Culturelle® Baby Probiotics gave us the chance to fill our pick of bags (I went with this chic navy backpack) with a comprehensive list of must-have items.

Digestive wellness is important for the whole family and Culturelle is the #1 pediatrician recommended probiotic brand, based on a 2016 survey among pediatricians recommending a kids probiotic brand.

Culturelle® Baby Calm + Comfort Probiotic + Chamomile Drops helps reduce crying and fussiness due to occasional digestive upset. Culturelle® Baby Grow + Thrive Probiotics + Vitamin D Drops promotes the development of a healthy digestive and immune system, and helps babies build strong bones.

Stylish Fashions for Family and Home from JCPenney’s New Payton & Parker Line

JCPenney gave us a preview of their new Payton & Parker lifestyle brand which features stylish and affordable clothing and home decor. I was really impressed with the on-trend items (lots of sparkle for holidays) and cozy fashions. There were plenty of matching and coordinating items for the whole family which are just perfect for the holidays. How fun are these Peyton & Parker outfits I styled for my family? I love the matching glitter shoes for me and crown headband for my daughter.

The new Peyton & Parker Collection is available exclusively at JCPenney in select stores and on jcp.com/peyton-parker.

Entertain Kids at Home and Away VTech Toys

Momtrends’ Mom’s Night Out requires pampering and the VTech team set up a cozy Relaxation Station where we enjoyed massages! After we were relaxed, we got to hear about all the hot holiday VTech and LeapFrog picks from this year’s Holiday Gift Guide including some awesome picks for travel (more about that to come).

VTech is a world leader in developing high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children’s development and make learning fun. My daughter has enjoyed their activity tables, baby laptops, tablets, musical toys, cameras and smartwatches along the years. She is currently wishing for the cool new KidiBuzz for tweens.

Cold & Flu Season is here. Borion to the rescue!

Because germs are always around at home and away, staying healthy is a priority for busy moms. At the event, we got to create our own health-boosting smoothies made with fruit, greens, toppings and pretty edible flowers courtesy of Borion.

Boiron USA is a world leader in homeopathic medicines best known for their top-selling flu medicine Oscillococcinum and their line of cough and cold relief medicines. Their baby & children’s line includes Children’s Coldcalm Liquid Doses and Children’s Chestal Honey Syrup. These homeopathic remedies won’t interact with any other medications, herbs, or supplements, and don’t contain any of the ingredients questioned by the FDA for use in children under age 4.

Thanks again to Momtrends and Parents Magazing for organizing a great Mom’s Night Out!

Note: Thanks to Meredith Corp., JCPenney, VTech, Culturelle Probiotics, and Boiron USA for sponsoring this post. I was compensated for attending this event and writing this post but all opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

Top 5 Picks From Big City Moms …

June 15, 2017 By admin

The Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower is one of the best events for new and expecting parents to get the scoop on the newest baby products, services, and parenting trends. At the recent NYC baby shower event, I got to check out the latest and greatest baby products and today I’m sharing my favorites.

Top 5 Picks for Globetrotting Moms From Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower

1) NYC streets are hard on baby strollers and if you ever have a stroller emergency, you’ll be happy to hear about Tot Squad. Whether your stroller was injured by airplane employees, or by being bumped down a zillion subway steps, Tot Squad will pick it up and fix it quickly as they stock most of the of popular stroller parts. They also offer non-toxic cleaning services.

Life Ice is a healthy frozen treat for kids of all ages.

2) For parents looking for a healthy alternative to ice cream cones, Life Ice is a frozen source for healthy living. Packaged in plastic cubettes, these icy treats (in fruits, greens and chocolate flavors) are easy to bring along on a vacation or playdate. Just pop in the freezer and your treats are ready to serve. I love that they’re all-natural and just the perfect size for teething babies.

Stylish yet practical, HAPP diaper bags are stain and water resistant making them perfect for travel.

3) Lightweight diaper bags are a must for globetrotting moms and when they have lots of compartments, hidden storage sections and a memory foam changing pad, all the better. The new line of HAPP diaper bags are stylish, affordable and easy to clean making them a great choice for any new mom. I love the tote, backpack and hobo styling and neutral colors.

The Inglesina Zippy Light stroller stands when folded making it easy to store in NYC apartments.

4) Folding strollers are a must for city moms and the Inglesina Zippy Light stroller can go from newborns to toddler and beyond (up to 55 pounds!). The Zippy Light stroller has a fully reclining backrest, adjustable footrest, extending shade and comes in an assortment of classic colors. I love that it easily folds with one hand and stands when folded. If you’ve ever tried to search for your metro card while holding a baby and stroller you’ll love this feature.

Nuna’s SENA aire’s playard is great for travel.

5) If you’re in the market for a travel play yard and bassinet that looks good and is super easy to use, Nuna’s SENA aire is a great choice. The all mesh design makes for a light design that easily folds with one hand. I love that it comes with an organic sheet and travel case so you’ll be ready to go. Available in regular or mini.

Have you tried any of these items from the Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower? Tell me your favorite in the comments below.

I was invited to the Biggest Baby Shower Event as a media guest but all opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

A Backpack Diaper Bag That …

June 18, 2015 By admin

If you think its tough carrying around everything a baby needs on vacation in one diaper bag, try carrying around everything you and a five-year old need in one bag! This is the typical stuff I carry for a trip uptown to visit a museum…

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Depending on our daily agenda, my bag choices vary but after breaking my wrist as I was adjusting a shoulder tote on the subway this spring (note to self: always hold on when the train is moving…), I decided it was time for a safer, hands-free option…

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Backpack diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag? Yes, please…

Enter TWELVElittle’s new Allure backpack in sapphire blue, a backpack diaper bag that looks nothing like a diaper bag. This stylish backpack (yes, I really do mean that) is a great option for those days when you need to carry along a bunch of stuff but want your hands free to open doors, hold kids hands, carry coffee and do a million other things moms do all day long. I loaded it up and took it for a test drive on a New England road trip last weekend and it was a lifesaver.

Backpack diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag? Yes, please…

We spent a day at Six Flags New England amusement park and it was so nice having everything I needed safely on my back without having to worry about anything falling out as I strapped my daughter into the rides, etc. The water resistant nylon exterior made it perfect for wearing on the water flume rides as I was happy to have a safe spot to keep my camera dry. In addition, the padded shoulder straps were much more comfortable than my usual bags which tend to dig into my shoulders when overloaded. Overall, slung over one shoulder or two, wearing a backpack made it so much easier to move around and chase after my daughter. Win, win!

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I also wore it sightseeing around Boston and it was so nice having snacks and drinks so easily accessible that my daughter could get them (and put them back) by herself. Boston is a walking city like New York and I really appreciated having my hands free to take photos and navigate along the way.

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Backpack diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag? Yes, please…

Now that my stroller days are gone, I am always lugging around snacks, drinks, sweaters, sunglasses and sundries at home and away. I loved the Allure backpack’s many inside and outside pockets including two insulated drink pockets (perfect for baby bottles or water), a zippered pocket on the top flap (great for sunglasses or phone) and last but not least, a secret waterproof pocket on the bottom (ideal for messy wet stuff, bathing suits or an emergency outfit). I’m always that mom with the extra wipes, band aids, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, phone chargers, etc. (especially when I travel) and there were plenty of inside sections for all my goods. I also kept my valuable items safely zipped inside so there were no worries of being pick pocketed. And since it really is a diaper bag, lets not forget to mention the folding changing pad.

Sapphire blue is one of my favorite colors and I really liked the way the bag added a splash of color to my outfits. I can’t tell you how many compliments I’ve received from moms, non-moms and complete strangers. When I admitted to some close friends that it was really a diaper bag, they couldn’t believe it.

If you’re in the market for an easy to carry diaper bag that will last the test of time, the TWELVElittle Allure backpack is a great choice. Check out TWELVElittle’s website for more details and other styles.

I was not compensated for this post but I did receive a bag for review. As always, all opinions are mine. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

Five Must Haves for Traveling …

May 5, 2015 By admin

In my five and a half years of parenting, THE most challenging, stressful and messy moments happened during the potty training phase. Potty training is no joke and the only thing worse than potty training at home is potty training on vacation. If you’ll be traveling while potty training, you’ll definitely want to pack these five essential items: