Category Archives: Children

International Travel with Children: Surviving In Flight and On the Ground

I’m sharing a few more tips and tricks, based on my own experience, about how to best survive long international trips with children. Last week I shared some of the things I am doing now (three months in advance) to … Continue reading

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Random Photo Monday

…Because I feel bad about spending last night watching Mad Men instead of taking a few minutes to edit some photos. (OK, I don’t feel that bad.) …Because I haven’t had a chance to sit down and document a weekend … Continue reading

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Three Things I’m Doing Now to Prepare for an International Flight with Children

This is the first in a series of posts I plan to write about traveling internationally with small with children. I decided to write this series partially to share the information I find myself  giving friends and colleagues on a … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Running from the Boogie Man

Meet the Boogie Man, otherwise known as the very patient and entertaining server from one of our favorite family dinner hangouts. Waiting… Here he comes! Is it safe? Bless him for keeping the kids entertained.

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Hitting the Reset Button

Began my Monday morning with too little coffee and one car seat short. Thankfully I was able to stop at Starbucks for the coffee and borrow a car seat from a friend so I could get the kids to daycare. … Continue reading

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Five Things Friday: The Happy Edition

The sun’s out, the weekend is about to commence – it truly is a happy Friday. Here are five things that made me smile today – including one that should be preceded by a chorus of Angels. 1. Boys who … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: The Entertainers

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Socially Acceptable Behaviour…

…for a three year old. You can only get away with mowing the lawn in your underwear for a few short years before someone calls the cops so you might as well enjoy it while you can.    

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Crowds, Music and Ice Cream: The Mississippi Street Fair

I love going back to work on a Monday knowing that you made the most of your weekend. We had a great time living it up in the Sunshine. Favorite moments: Group bike ride down to Mississippi ave for the … Continue reading

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Life with Karin: Day Two

I’ll be posting a lot of photographs over the next few months so consider yourself warned. It’s not only because I suddenly have a new, adorable, photo subject (although that’s a big motivator), but also because I hope to use … Continue reading

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