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5 Tips for Traveling With a Baby

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Recently there has been much discussion if vacationing with your kids is really a vacation. While moms and dads may be split on their answers, one thing all parents can agree on, traveling with babies can be tricky. There is a lot of prep that goes into packing and even if you think you think you have All. The. Things, your baby will probably find some way to throw a tiny wrench in your perfectly packed plans. Sigh. But no need to fret, because here are eight of our favorite tips when traveling with a baby.

Click right here to see the tips!

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Kid-Free Getaways!

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If you’re looking for a getaway without the kids, there’s no need to hop on a plane and head off to somewhere far from home. There are plenty of amazing getaways just a quick drive from the Washington DC metro area. If you’re looking for gorgeous rooms, delicious restaurants, amazing spas, or fabulous activities, you’ll find them all here in these getaways.

Click here to see the best DC area getaways for couples!

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Family Getaways–Pack Your Bags!

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If you’re looking for a family getaway but not willing to pay a small fortune to fly your entire family somewhere, you are in luck! Living in the Washington DC metro area means you are just a few hours from some fabulous family getaways. So pack your bags and grab the whole family because here are five family getaways you’ll want to explore soon! Click right here to see the rest of this post!

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Dinner-On-The-Go Ideas

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With back to school kicking into high gear, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll be spending a lot of time in your car shuttling your kids between all of their after school activities.

Often this means eating dinner much too late, rushed meals at the table, or eating food that comes from drive thru. So if you want to make dinner on the go a little easier for you and healthier for your kids, click right here for easy and delicious dinners your kids can eat in the car.

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Quick Tips for Breakfast On-The-Go

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We already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes (OK a lot of times) we are rushing out the door, barking order at our kids to get their shoes and socks on, and searching for our lost keys. And in those rushed moments, a well-balanced breakfast is the last thing on our minds. Click right here to see the more of this article!

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Hacks to Quickly Cool Down Your Car

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You know I love a good hack, and I really love a good hack that really does make my life a little easier. So when I get into my car and it’s a hot, sweltery mess, I let out a little whimper and try not to burn myself on the leather seats or the metal seat belt. I know, I know, the struggle is real. So to save myself from melting away in my car, I’ve found the best hacks to quickly cool down your car, and I’m sharing them with you. Click right here to read the hacks!

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Fun Day Trips in September for DC Metro Families

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The weekend is coming! The weekend is coming! Wait, what are we going to do? Take the kids to karate, swim class and a birthday party or two? Yes those are our plans, but I swear there will be a weekend that is not filled with kid activities and when that happens, friends, we are heading out to do something FUN! So if you live in the Washington DC Metro area, here’s all the fun day trips and activities for the month of September. Click here to see the calendar of fun.

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Tips for Keeping Car Seats Cool on Hot Days

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Even though Labor Day is supposed to be the unofficial end of summer—it is still SO HOT HERE! We are melty hot and that means our cars are super, melty hot and my kids car seats are super, melty hot. No fun, Mamma. Here’s my quick tips for cooling down car seats so your baby can get in safely and you can hit the road. Click here to read my tips!

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DIY Waterproof Seat Covers

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See these two? They are part fish. Party super cute kiddos and part fish. Since my kids are part fish, that means lots of swimming that leads to wet kids in my car. So if you’re looking to save the seats in your car from wet kiddos, I can show you a super easy way to do that. Click right here to learn how to make your own DIY waterproof seat cover.

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