I was walking through Target recently, engaging in my second favorite activity, retail therapy when I wandered into the baby section. As I walked up and down the aisles I came to a stark and sudden realization – there was nothing I needed to buy. I briefly noticed it on our last trip. The amount…
It was my trip to Argentina that made me break down and buy that travel double stroller I had been avoiding adding to my increasing collection. We have a City Mini Double that we love, but the truth is that it does not travel well. When faced with the prospect of planes, trains and taxis,…
So, how’d I solve the stroller dilemma that plagued me before my big trip …. the Joovy Caboose. Confused? Yes, you are right, that wasn’t a choice. In fact, I didn’t even own it. I actually went out and bought a new stroller just for my trip to Argentina. After my post on the stroller…
I love bags like I love shoes. And over the years I’ve tried and used quite a few different diaper bags during my travels and everyday life. As I searched for yet another one to meet the needs of my upcoming trip, I decided to do a review of some of my favorites over the…
It’s not a trip to Jersey Labor Day weekend if it doesn’t include a trip to the shore. My sister and her boyfriend came down for one day and her boyfriend loves the water so we decided to go with my dad and the kiddos to Asbury Park. Asbury Park has a great boardwalk, a…
When you have kids, everyone in India suggest you go to the local sound and light show. That is the thing to do with kids. So when our trip to Pune came up, the hotel concierge said, “See the sound and lights show at Shaniwar Wada, your son will love it”. I finally decided to…
I love shopping. I wish I didn’t, I would be able to travel more. I inherited a deep need for retail therapy at a young age and can’t seem to shake it. After 6 trips to India I’ve experienced a number of different shopping venues along the way and I thought I’d do four part…
When researching our trip to Pune, I read about a quirky little museum that is listed as a “must-see” in Lonely Planet India. A small out-of-the-way building, the Tribal Museum of Pune is dedicated to the history and artifacts of the native tribes of Maharashtra. Front exhibit rooms have several pieces of everyday artifacts (bowls,…
We did a short stint in Pune our last week in India, and our very first stop (after the hotel) was Aga Khan Palace. Aga Khan Palace is a large estate built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammad Shah as an act of charity for the poor hit by famine in the area. However its most…
My son has been active from the womb. From the time he could crawl we have had to find places that will keep my busy son moving. So needless to say, whenever we travel, finding a good playground has been an essential need. Now that my daughter is mobile, she has loved getting in on…