Category Archives: Travel

Favorite Thing Friday ~Stella Carakasi






If you read my blog you know that I’ve been talking about Stella Carakasi’s clothes for a while now. However, I have to tell you again how amazing they are. Soft, flowing, comfortable and so flattering. They are a fit for any place you need to go. And, they are so wonderful and easy to […]

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Easy Summer Traveling~A Guest Blog Post






You’ve planned a great vacation, and now it’s time to pack those bags. Fortunately, you don’t need to stress over it.   Create a generic Master Checklist before you start packing. This list can be used anytime you pack. It will help you pack efficiently and reduce the risk of forgetting something. Break items into […]

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Summer Sun Care For the Whole Family






The most natural sun care for the whole family is sun avoidance and clothing (long sleeves, broad brimmed hat and pants). 25% of an average american lifetime sun exposure happens before the age of 18. The flip side of this statistic is that 75% of lifetime sun exposure after age 18. Hence, sun precautions are […]

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Sun Care Product Roundup






Summer is here and making sure your family is protected from the sun is important. This month I’m rounding up some sun care products for you! The first one I was able to try was Mustela Suncare for babies. Their SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen lotion is 100% mineral sun protection for the face and body of […]

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Vaccines for Traveling~A Guest Blog Post






Traveling to exotic destinations is a dream many of us want to experience and enjoy. But if you don’t protect your health, it could turn into a nightmare. Many popular travel destinations, such as those in the Caribbean, and in Asia, pose a potential risk of you contracting endemic diseases. Because of poor sanitation, high […]

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Travel In Style and Comfort with Anatomie






Okay, I will admit I’m a big yoga pants kind of girl. I love being comfy and being able to toss my clothes into a suitcase and travel. I like things that function as well as look good. And if something does both, I’m in love. I was recently able to try out some clothing […]

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Ten Tips for Tipping Just Right






Ever wonder how much to tip? Well I’ve done a little research and determined just how much you should tip and what the etiquette is for many common situations. 1. When a bell man carries your luggage to your room the proper tip is $1 per bag. $5 Minimum. 2. Tip your hotel cleaning person […]

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Favorite Thing Friday






I do a lot of traveling and it’s hard to find a bag that can go with you anywhere. You can have a ton of bags that serve various purposes. However, it’s easier to be organized and live with less-have one perfect bag. The Sherpa bad by Kipling is what you need. It’s made of […]

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Organizing Your Car






In-Cabin Organization: For everyone who has been on the road and developed a pounding headache, broken a nail, or spilled coffee the secret to fixing these maladies is preparation.Start by making a list of the items you often need while you are out of the house for the day. This will give you a good idea of what you […]

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