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Move over Post-it notes…jot your thoughts down on a globe!

January 9, 2014 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy - Notable Adventures Message Globe

Are you forever leaving Post-it-notes all over the place?  Me too.  Want to clear the clutter?  How about this cute Notable Adventures Message Globe? This rotating globe comes with a built-in dry-erase marker in the axis so you’ll be able to jot down your thoughts at a moments notice.  Place it in the kitchen for […]

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Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review

December 18, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review

It’s a plane, its a submarine and everything in between! If you’re looking for a fun building toy that will get your budding pilots’s imagination flowing, the Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys is sure to please. My daughter and I tested it out and we had so much fun coming up with different configurations for […]

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Put a necklace on it! Super cool necklaces for travel lovers from Maya Brenner Designs.

December 16, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy - Necklaces for Travel Lovers

Want to show your state (or country) pride with a beautiful necklace? These gorgeous necklaces for travel lovers are sure to please! Want to keep it domestic?  Take your pick of states in sterling silver or gold and add in diamonds (one or pave outline) as desired. You can also add a Big Apple charm […]

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50 Shades of blue. Best diaper bags for hitting the beaches.

December 12, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy - Best Diaper Bags for Beach Vacations

Toting a tot to the beach this holiday season? I’m not, so I’ll live vicariously through you.  If you want your diaper bag to match the tropical blue waves, here are my best diaper bag picks in shades of dazzling blue, aqua and turquoise.. Skip Hop teamed up with Jonathan Adler to make this gorgeous […]

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Fun Food Friday: Around the world with Trader Joe’s Chocolate Passport

December 6, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday: Around the world with Trader Joe's Chocolate Passport

Love to travel? Love Trader Joe’s?  Love chocolate?  If you said yes to any of those, you’re going to adore the adorable and delicious Chocolate Passport from Trader Joe’s. This tiny little gift set packs a big punch of exotic flavors into eight colorfully wrapped chocolate bars.  Unlike traditional chocolates, these are made from cocoa […]

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What does the fox say? Foxy gift ideas for all.

December 4, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy - What does the fox say?

Does your kid dance around singing Ylvis’s What does the fox say? all the time or does it just seem that way? Did you know that the now famous comedy duo hails from Norway like Anna and Elsa? In case you can’t get that song out of your head, here are some cute and foxy gift […]

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Discover Norway, the inspiration for Disney’s Frozen movie

December 3, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy - Discover Norway, the inspiration for Disney's Frozen movie

Did you see Disney’s Frozen movie over Thanksgiving weekend?  Us too!  Did you just love it?  Us too! If you were impressed by the movie’s animated version of Norway’s majestic wintery landscape and traditional folk costumes why not check out the real thing? If you’re the type who wants someone to plan all your vacation […]

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Are we there yet? A new iPad app keeps the whole family entertained.

November 27, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy - Travelzoo's Map the World iPad app review

If you’re heading out of town for Thanksgiving, you’ll want to download the Map the World iPad app before you go.  It’s free, its fun, its educational and it”s a great app for traveling since it will keep the whole family entertained. This new iPad app, launched as part of Travelzoo‘s 15th birthday celebration, offers up nine […]

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Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Men

November 26, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy - Holiday gifts for men

It’s time for globetrotting guys on my next holiday gift list!  Check out the next round of great picks in my Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Men…I think these gifts would be great for dads, grandpas, uncles, doormen and other important guys in your lives. Stay tuned for upcoming gift guides for big […]

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Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Women

November 25, 2013 By admin

Globetrotting Mommy - Top 10 Holiday gifts for women

It’s time for another holiday gift list!  Check out the next round of great picks in my Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Women…I think these gifts would be great for moms, grandmas, aunts, nannies, babysitters and other important ladies in your lives. Stay tuned for upcoming gift guides for big kids, dads and […]

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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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