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Minimalist Packing with Kids - How to Avoid Overpacking
Minimalist Packing with Kids - How to Avoid Overpacking

I used to pride myself in how light I could travel. I traveled to Russia for 2.5 weeks with simply a carry-on bag, and Mexico for a week with just a cross-body bag (I rewore the same clothes a LOT on that trip). It was nice to move through the world unencumbered by too much stuff.

Then we had kids, and packing light was a skill I had to relearn. There is so much gear to contend with, especially in the baby and toddler stages. Minimalist packing with babies and toddlers is really tough. You have to worry about a bed for them, whether to bring a stroller or baby carrier or both, and what to do about car seats.

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Most Useful Apps for a Successful Road Trip
Most Useful Apps for a Successful Road Trip

Ah road trips. There’s something so nostalgic about them. Family bonding time, Mom and Dad sharing stories from their youth, and rocking out to upbeat playlists.

But gone are the days of worn atlases and mixtapes in the tape deck. We are in the golden age of technology, and we have everything we need for a successful road trip right in a tiny rectangle-shaped computer in our pockets. Apps can do everything from helping you pack to planning your route to navigating your way through bad weather and traffic.

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7 Reasons You'll Love Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World
7 Reasons You'll Love Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World

Each year everyone’s favorite mouse throws the most epic Christmas Party at Disney World. It takes place in Magic Kingdom and runs from November 8 through December 21. Never is the park more magical than during the holiday season when it’s covered in wreaths, garland, lights, and bows. If you love Christmas and you love Disney, this is a no-brainer.

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The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I’ve just completed my first year as a freelance travel writer for TravelPulse, and it’s been one of the most exciting years of my life. Though I would still consider myself a novice, and am not nearly as experienced or qualified as journalists who travel for a living, I have really enjoyed the opportunity to combine two of my biggest passions: writing and traveling.

I got the chance to go on my first real press trip for TravelPulse in August of this year (2018), and it was to RIO DE JANEIRO. Yes, my very first press trip was to one of my bucket list destinations. Did I almost cry when I found out? Yes. Was it everything I dreamed it would be and more? Yes.

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How to Take Better Family Travel Photos
How to Take Better Family Travel Photos

I realized so many of my travel dreams revolved around the memories I would make and the subsequent photos I would take.

So I talked to my husband, and we decided to invest in a DSLR camera. I had NO idea what I was doing, so I purchased our camera through a small camera store where they offered 5 free photography classes where you could learn to use your DSLR when you purchased one from them. It was one of the best investments I’ve ever made.

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Travel, MotherhoodEmily Krausephotography, photography tips, travel photosComment
Tips for Flying with Toddlers and Little Kids without Losing Your Mind
Tips for Flying with Toddlers and Little Kids without Losing Your Mind

Are you nervous to fly with your baby, toddler, or small children? I don’t blame you.

Being trapped in a metal tube hurtling through the air with a kid who just wants to move and explore is a challenge, to put it kindly. Then there’s the enjoyable process of navigating airport security with a baby on your hip and a bored TSA agent hustling you along without even making eye contact. No matter how prepared you are, there is bound to be some stress involved in air travel with kids.

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Why You Should Travel with Your Kids Even Though It's Kind of A Pain
Why You Should Travel with Your Kids Even Though It's Kind of A Pain

So why do people do it? Why do we keep subjecting ourselves to the trials and tribulations of air travel and long road trips with our tiny dictators who leave destruction and lots of crumbs in their wake? Why do we open ourselves up to disrupting routines and sleep schedules? 

It's because the reward is so great. The return on our investment is huge. Yes, travel with kids is tough, but the growth you will see in your children and in yourself makes every sleepless night and transportation nightmare totally worth it.

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Where to Stay in the North Georgia Mountains: Big Canoe Airbnb
Where to Stay in the North Georgia Mountains: Big Canoe Airbnb

This summer my side of the family decided to rent an Airbnb in the mountains of North Georgia for a week-long getaway. It honestly was the perfect destination to relax, hike, swim, eat s'mores, stay up late playing games, and just spend some quality time with one another.

If your family is looking for a mountain getaway, and Georgia is within driving distance, I would encourage you to check out the community of Big Canoe. It's very secluded and situated in the most beautiful natural setting. 

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