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The Cutest Bookends for Little Jet Setters

May 20, 2014 By admin

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Story time is a favorite for kids of all ages. If you’re looking for a fun gift for literary loving jet setters, look no further than these airplane bookends from Maple Landmark.  They’re made from locally sourced Vermont maple and pine and painted with non-toxic finishes.  The wheels, propellers and figures are fixed so these […]

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Leave a CommentFiled Under: Airplane, baby nursery, baby shower, Books, Decor, Design, Great Gifts, Just for Boys, Just for Fun, Just for Girls, Just for Kids, Nursery and playroom, playtime, Products I love, United States Tagged With: airplane bookends, baby shower gift, Bookends, Great Gifts, jet setter, nursery decor, Vermont

Fun Food Friday: Winter WONKAland Invades NYC to Launch Peel-a-Pop Frozen Treats

May 16, 2014 By admin

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If you’re looking for something festive (and free) to do in NYC this weekend, I’ve got a fun suggestion. Winter WONKAland has popped up in the Meatpacking district to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Think Disney’s Frozen meets sugary, snow-dusted candies, […]

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Leave a CommentFiled Under: Books, Day Trip, Food and Drink, Fun Food Friday, Just for Boys, Just for Fun, Just for Girls, Just for Kids, New York, Where To Go Tagged With: Bubby's, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Chelsea Market, High Line, Meatpacking district, New York City, Oompa Loompas, Peel-a-Pop, Willy Wonka, Winter Wonkaland

Talking Family Travel with Brooke Burke-Charvet and Embassy Suites Hotels

May 15, 2014 By admin

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When celebrity mom Brooke Burke-Charvet invited me to hear her favorite family travel tips, I said “Sure, I’ll be right over!”  Ok so maybe it was Embassy Suites Hotels who invited me and maybe we met at Dylan’s Candy Bar and maybe there were some other writers there…but still…I got to hear Brooke’s best family travel […]

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Leave a CommentFiled Under: Contest, Hotels, New York, Travel, Travel Tips Tagged With: Brooke Burke-Charvet, celebrity mom, contest, Dylan's Candy Bar, Embassy Suites Hotels, Family Travel, hotel suite, Hotels, New York City, summer travel, Travel Tips

Globetrotter Dining with Disney’s It’s a Small Word Meal Sets

May 12, 2014 By admin

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If you’ve got a globetrotting tot, check out these adorable Disney It’s a Small World meal sets.  Each three-part set includes a cup, bowl and plate that stack together to form a cute boy or girl from around the world. How cute would these be for your next play date? Disney It’s a Small World […]

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1 CommentFiled Under: baby nursery, baby shower, Decor, Disney, Food and Drink, France, Great Gifts, India, Just for Boys, Just for Fun, Just for Girls, Just for Kids, multicultural, Nursery and playroom, Travel, United Kingdom, United States Tagged With: Dinner Set, Disney, Foodie, It's a Small World, just for kids, Kids Dining, Mealtime, nursery decor, playroom, Snacktime

Momtrends Trendy Travel Event Recap

May 9, 2014 By admin

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Spring has sprung (finally!) and summer is around the corner.  Before you plan that summer getaway, check out my report from the Momtrends Trendy Travel Event for the latest must haves in fashion, beauty, kids gear and more. Moms are always in need of a little pampering so I was pretty excited that the event was held […]

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Spotlight on Photography: Tips for taking better photos of kids at home and away

May 7, 2014 By admin

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If you follow me around on Instagram, you know I like to take pictures and you also know I went to some really fun NYC events last week. You can imagine how excited I was when Kristin from My Strange Family invited me to meet photographer Ali Smith, author of the Award-Winning book Momma Love; How […]

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Top five Vacation or Staycation Ideas for Mother’s Day Weekend.

May 5, 2014 By admin

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Looking to do something fun for Mother’s Day weekend at home or away?  Act fast and book one of these five options. For moms who love music: Mother’s Day Brunch is always a win but Tunes with Tina at NYC’s Langham Place, Fifth Avenue is a family friendly sing-along brunch that ensures mom will enjoy a civilized […]

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Leave a CommentFiled Under: Beauty, California, cookies, crafty, Disney, Food and Drink, Great Gifts, Holidays and Celebrations, Hotels, Just for Kids, Just for Moms, New York, United States, Where To Go Tagged With: Brunch, California, Fifth Avenue, Grand Bahama Island, Grand Lucayan, Langham Place, Make Meaning, Measure Lounge, Moey, Mother's Day, Mother's Day Brunch, Mother's Day Gift Guide 2014, NYC, San Francisco, Stanford Court, theBalm Cosmetics, Vermont, Wilberton Inn

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Kids

May 2, 2014 By admin

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Looking for some fun ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with kids?  Here are some fun ideas whether you’re planning a big fiesta or a little play date. Set the mood with some cute decorations like the rainbow donkey piñata, fun fake moustaches and the sombrero centerpiece pictured above from Birthday Express Fiesta Collection. Serve kid friendly snacks like chips and […]

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Spotlight on Florida: A Day in Historic Downtown Stuart

April 30, 2014 By admin

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Thanks to this winter’s Polar Vortex, I got an to enjoy an extended Florida getaway with my mom and daughter. After four (yes four!) flight cancellations, we decided to just stay put and went to spend some time with our cousins in Palm City. We set out to explore one day and landed in the Treasure Coast […]

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Globetrotting Moms

April 28, 2014 By admin

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Mother’s day is coming up (May 11 in the United States) so don’t wait till the last minute to get your mom (or wife) a great Mother’s Day present.  Of course the best gifts are handmade so have your kiddo make a card or necklace to go along with one of these picks from my […]

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Hi, I’m Lyla! I’ve been globetrotting with my husband, daughter, extended family, and girlfriends for years. I share travel tips, destination guides, and adventures that inspire women 40+ to explore the world. Globetrotting Mommy — and beyond!

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