Recently, we discussed and discovered one of our top priorities in terms of how we spend our money is on items/services that will make life more convenient and happier. This was not always one of our priorities. I recall in college, I spent over 20 hours on flights and in […]
Travel with a baby? 9 amazing reasons you should do it!
We have been parents now for nearly seven months, and it can be so difficult to travel or leave the house with a baby. Most parents have a general schedule of sleeping and feeding their baby, and it can be hard to try doing anything other than keeping that schedule […]
A quick guide to Grand Rapids (baby & vegan friendly!)
Grand Rapids is a fun mix of art, historic buildings, a city feel, and ample natural spaces. It is a great (and affordable!) option for a weekend trip for new families, art admirers, and/or appreciators of locally crafted beverages and restaurants. We have had family living in Grand Rapids for […]
Top tips for packing and air travel with baby
We are on a trip to visit family and vacation for about two and a half weeks in Michigan and Indiana. While for part of the trip we are staying with family, we are renting a cottage in Ludington, Michigan for one week of the time. This was our first […]
Durable and versatile -Dad approved diaper bags
My daughter is 5 months old so now I have 5 months of adding diapers, wipes, burp cloths, spare outfits, and more to my daily carry routine. Queue the diaper bag to bear the burden. We own three diaper bags and a diaper changing kit that can be added to […]
How to make your road trip dreams with a baby reality!
Taking a road trip with a baby is no easy task. Heck, leaving the house with a baby is no easy task. I remember one of the first doctor’s appointments with Leah when she was days old — it took us seemingly an entire hour just to pack our diaper […]
How to avoid meltdowns and love hiking with your baby!
We currently have a five month old baby, and after many hikes with her — we officially can say that we love hiking as a family of three. There are a few adjustments we have learned along the way, and they have made all of the difference for us. Here […]
First Camping Trip with Baby
When our daughter, Leah turned three months old last month, we felt more confident in adding back pieces of our former lives into our new lives. We planned our first trip to Zion National Park. Unlike our previous trips as a family of two in Zion, we were not waking […]