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I love: traveling, ice cream, & good books

If anyone knows me at all, they know that I'm in love with Italy. From the first time I went there when I was 19 to the latest trip I had there last year at 31, Italy has a big piece of my heart. There's a reason Italy's nickname is "The Beautiful Place" — because it really is! Everything about Italy is so fun; the food is incredible, the people are friendly and fun, and the whole country is so well connected that it's fun to explore all over. This is me on the beach at Chia in Sardinia during my second summer of Italy when I was 20. Here are my favorite cities in Italy: 1. Rome This is the capital of Italy (and previous capital of several empires!) for a reason. SPQR and go here already! For the top places to see, where to eat, and the best gelato to eat in Rome, c heck out my full blog p ost: https://sarabezmay.blogspot.com/2023/03/best-of-italy-rome.html 2. Florence This is one of my favorite places in Italy and it's a true gem of Tuscany. It has...

🌺 So You're Going to Hawaii...BEST STUFF TO DO IN O'AHU! 🏝️

Let's talk about O'AHU. Home to Honolulu and some of the best parts of the Polynesia. Gorgeous place, probably the best island in the Hawaii chain. Maybe even the world. If you're going there, I'm so excited for you!! If you don't have plans yet, make 'em. Oahu is one of my favorite places. You're going to absolutely love it. I lived in Hawaii for a year total for school so I have explored quite a bit of this beloved island. I have also taken a few friends around and have been there with family for vacation a few times. For your convenience, here's a map of all the best stuff! It's color coded too 🤓 Throwback to a little meme I made in my college days in Hawaii. ✨ Best of O'ahu ✨ Yellow = To Do Blue = Beaches Red = Eats Green = Hikes (If clicking the map doesn't work, copy and paste this in your browser to see the full map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=10rA3ff6ysrAMj537kPM4MymRqj5DUnlX&usp=sharing ) You can...

Best of Italy: Rome

From its significant role in history to its beautiful arts, Rome is breathtaking. I think everyone should go at least once! There is so much to see and it's a really fun mix of old and new. I've been to Rome tons of times. The first time I saw the Eternal City was when I was 19, alone and living with an Italian family . The most recent time I went was with my husband and 3.5 kids in September of 2022. (If you want to travel with kids, I've got your back.) For your convenience, here's a map of all the best stuff! It's color coded too 🤓 ✨ Best of Rome ✨ Yellow = To Do Blue = Gelato Red = Eats Green = Museums Purple = Extra Churches & Parks (If clicking the map doesn't work, copy and paste this in your browser to see the full thing: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1DP8kWYBGIT9h-P3RMFVcocxNwQsKnyg&usp=sharing ) You can use the map to guide your trip. Or pick your favorite things from the list. For detailed explanations, keep reading....

How I do Laundry! Minimalist & Headache-Free Approach

Steps to having an Easy Laundry Life! You can watch the video here (without sound) or watch it with sound on Instagram. Before you begin, make sure: You have plenty of detergent (I ran out the other day in the middle of our laundry day and wow did it throw a wrench in things!) You have an easy way to carry laundry to and from the laundry room (I use these baskets from Amazon, and they double as our dirty clothes hamper) You've picked your "day for laundry"! This is crucial to getting laundry done and out of your hair for the rest of the week. Wednesday is our laundry day. I picked Wednesday because it's a day that's midweek (less interruption when you're going on vacation or have holidays etc.). I also reserve weekends for as much fun as possible so I keep laundry on a regular, boring day. Pick whatever day is best for you though. Ready to simplify your laundry life? Here we goooo! 1. Start EARLY. This is ...

Best of Italy: Pisa

Pisa is right in the heart of Tuscany and definitely worth a visit! I even recommend staying there instead of Florence (much more affordable lodging and only a small train ticket away). I adore the little city of Pisa. It's cute, it's quaint, and it's well-connected to the rest of Italy too. W hen I lived with an Italian host family in Pisa, I really got to spend a lot of time here exploring all the little streets of the city. My friend Kate and I both stayed with host families in Pisa in the summer of 2011 I wouldn't say Pisa is the best for tons of sight-seeing, but I do think it's one of the best cities just to get a good feeling of what Italian life is like. The atmosphere (especially not around the Leaning Tower) is just a really special one of a true Italian city and lifestyle. Adorable balcony at my friend's host family's apartment Seeing the Leaning Tower at night The most recent time I went to Pisa was with my husband and 3.5 kids in September o...

Honeymoon: Six Flags in 2015

Well Six Flags was definitely a good way to start out our summer adventures! With rides like the Superman and the Riddler’s Revenge, we were screaming all day. Here is our ranking of the best rides (we didn’t hit every single one because the lines were 90 minutes for some): #1 Batman #2 Drop of Doom #3 Superman #4 Jet Stream #5 Riddler’s Revenge #6 Ninja #7 Apocalypse The Batman, Drop of Doom and Superman are all close ones for the best ride. Superman is quick but thrilling and it totally caught my breath away as we zoomed up! The Batman was awesome because of all the flips while your legs dangle below you. The Drop of Doom doesn’t look TOO scary…but then suddenly you’re sitting 415 FEET ABOVE GROUND!!! Feeling like very little is strapping you in, by the way. All in all, we had a great time — even when we had to wait in ...

What to Pack in a Kid's Carry On

Here's what we pack in our kids carryon backpacks for the plane rides. SNACKS (see our full snack list ) ARTSY STUFF Coloring Books Etch Books (I like this one from Amazon) Markers Stickers Doodle boards (we have these ones ) HEADPHONES/EARBUDS (sometimes the ones provided in the plane are either too big for little ears or not great quality) JACKET (even if we're going someplace warm, sometimes the planes/airports can be cold) TOYS (we try to bring things they have never seen before! Dollar Tree is a great supplier here) DIAPERS (if they're over 2 and not potty trained yet) Here's what kid-related stuff I pack in my carryon backpack (or wear) for the plane rides. WIPES DIAPERS HAND SANITIZER CARRIER