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7 Ways to Get Through 20+ Hours of Labor Without An Epidural

on November 23, 2024

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✨ My Maps✨

on May 24, 2023

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Traveling With Kids

on May 20, 2023

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What to Pack in a Kid's Carry On

on May 20, 2023

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Snacks To Have While Traveling

on May 19, 2023

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Best of Italy: Venice

on May 17, 2023

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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....

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...

😱 Flying With a Toddler ✈️

Here are my best tips for flying with a 12-18 month old: Let them run around before. This really helped my son get the "wiggles" out before we boarded. We let him run around at the gate and explore (as long as he wasn't bothering anyone) and he loved looking out the windows. We also tried to board as late as we could so he'd have less time sitting on the plane. Have 30-minute shifts (if you're with a partner). If I had to boil it down to one big thing, this would be it. Splitting the flight into 30 min shifts for me and my husband was a lifesaver! Not to say you can't help each other during your "off-time," but it definitely helps to have one of you "in charge" at one time. And it is really nice (and necessary) to get a break. Doing the 30-min shifts made it so much easier for all of us. Have food and snacks that take a long time to eat. We fed my son things like Cheerios (one at a time!) and that was fun for him and also killed time....

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 ...

✨ My Maps✨

Here is a list of all the maps I've made from places I've traveled: O'ahu Hawaii Italy Spain (with a focus on Barcelona and Madrid) Paris, France I hope they are helpful to you!