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Making Travel Easier: Where to Buy Out of Season Clothes

December 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Misc

Have you ever tried to find shorts and a swimsuit in February? Or a snowsuit in April? Or a fleece jacket in June? It is either impossible or outrageously expensive. So what is a family to do if they are headed to Bali in winter, Squaw Valley in spring or San Francisco in summer with fast growing kids?

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Making Travel Easier: Traveling with Kids Book Review

December 1st, 2009 · 5 Comments · Gear

Wanderlust & Lipstick: Traveling with Kids by Leslie Forsberg and Michelle Duffy succeeds in putting together a comprehensive reference book on traveling with kids that is not patronizing or condescending. It is relevant to all travel styles, covers travel with infants to teens, and will help with trips to grandma’s or the Great Wall.

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Tea Collection Children’s Clothing Review

November 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Gear

It was super-cute with a globally inspired aesthetic and a pallet of interesting colors that complemented a red head including purples and unusual greens.

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The Safest Sunscreens for Kids

May 20th, 2009 · 12 Comments · Gear, Tips & Tricks

At the time of my skin cancer discovery, the best broad-spectrum sunscreens were available only outside of the US, so I stocked up when traveling. I used the imported sunscreens on my new baby with nary a freckle until her doctor noticed she was growing boobs! I quickly learned that there are lots of chemicals in sunscreens that act like estrogen.

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Every new parent should go to Bali

September 16th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Destinations, Experience

Not only is it beautiful, relaxing, and welcoming, Bali must be the most family-friendly place in the world. It’s not “family friendly” in the traditional sense, with changing stations in all rest rooms or separate lanes for strollers. The Balinese love children. They go beyond just accommodating them; they embrace children (literally). The Balinese Hindu [...]

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