Lunch date with my little boyfriend 💙 #boymom Lunch date with my little boyfriend 💙 #boymom
Comparison is the thief of joy. I’ve spent too m Comparison is the thief of joy. I’ve spent too much time this past year comparing my life to others highlight reels. It’s been such a hard year for me living abroad, in and out of quarantine, juggling 3 babies, missing my family. This adventure is nothing like we pictured but that’s ok. Sometimes life has a way of working out the way it was meant to be. This year I’m focusing on a few goals for myself... 

** travel more. Even though we can’t leave Hong Kong, there is still so much here to see and do. Looking forward to more family adventures this year and sharing more of our day to day on IG

** workout. Getting back into shape will make me feel better and be a better version of myself mentally for my babies. Also drink lots more water. 

** live in the present. I’ve spent too much time worrying about when life will return to normal and planning for the future that I haven’t enjoyed living in the moment as much as I should be 

** post regularly. I realized it’s ok to spend a little time for myself on my phone each day for my own sanity. Being home alone with 3 littles is hard and having a little “me time” is important. Looking forward to sharing more of our time abroad and growing my blog this year 

What are your goals for the new year? http://liketk.it/35Ui8 @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKNewYear #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50
The best thing to come out of 2020 ❤️ couldn’t let the year go by without finally sharing Weston’s birth story. It was the birth story I always dreamed of and more. So thankful to have gone on this incredible journey one last time ❤️ #lastbaby #naturalbirth
Only 3 more sleeps until Christmas ❤️ Baby Wes Only 3 more sleeps until Christmas ❤️ Baby Weston is the best thing to come out of 2020 and we can’t wait to celebrate our first Christmas as a family of 5. Such a magical time with the little ones ❤️ http://liketk.it/34pgD #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKbaby #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKfamily
What a difference a year makes. My baby girl was s What a difference a year makes. My baby girl was so little! We were supposed to be flying back to the US this week to spend the holidays with family but due to covid restrictions we are staying in Hong Kong this year. I’ve been feeling so sad about it for weeks. This time of year is always tough living away from family but this year is especially hard since we haven’t been able to fly home in a year. At least we have sweet baby Weston to celebrate this year! Christmas with 3 littles will be magical ❤️ http://liketk.it/345ah #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbaby
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! It’ Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! It’s been a crazy year but I am so thankful for our health and for these sweet little faces 💗💗💙 http://liketk.it/32jPe #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKfamily #thanksgiving2020
How is it Thanksgiving week? And how is this sweet How is it Thanksgiving week? And how is this sweet boy almost 3 months old already? Time is flying by! Schools are back to remote learning in Hong Kong so juggling 3 littles is crazy busy but I love it! We have a pretty good schedule so that’s the only thing keeping me sane right now. Will be sharing Weston’s schedule and what’s been working for us soon! ❤️ http://liketk.it/31ZQv #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbaby #LTKfamily
What a year this has been. Picking up and moving t What a year this has been. Picking up and moving to a new country, having a 3rd baby, dealing with a world pandemic. It’s not at all what we planned when we decided to move to Hong Kong. We thought we’d be traveling around and really experiencing Asia. We’ve had to cancel so many trips this year including our trip back to the US for Christmas to visit family and it makes me so sad. I’ve been homesick for months and so ready to travel again. Where do you want to travel to when you can? We’re trying to visit Japan, Thailand, and Singapore and I can’t wait to make it back to Paris one day.  #wanderlust #traveltheworld
My baby boy 👶🏼💙 10 weeks with my little a My baby boy 👶🏼💙 10 weeks with my little angel and time is flying by. I’m so excited for Weston’s first Christmas. It’s always such a fun memory with babies. I’m anxious to see how they celebrate in Hong Kong too! I’m completely done my kids Christmas shopping and I put together a little gift guide for all things baby on my blog. Linking everything here too. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? http://liketk.it/31rMf #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKgiftspo #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbaby
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Traveling Alone with a Toddler & Life Lately

April 18, 2018 LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL


SWEATER: BP (old) similar HERE | JACKET: TopShop (old) similar HERE or HERE | JEANS: Express | BELT: Gucci | SUNNIES: Quay Australia | OLIVIA’S JACKET: Zara | OLIVIA’S HAT: Zara | OLIVIA’S BOOTS: H&M

 

Hi babes! I have been slacking big time on my blog and Instagram lately and for that I am so sorry! Honestly it gets tough sometimes trying to put new outfits together and remix what I have on a stay at home mom budget. I see so many bloggers buying new things all the time and constantly having new outfits to post about and I was starting to feel down, so I took a little break from social media and reminded myself what’s really important in life. It’s not all the material things, it’s being able to stay home and watch my baby grow up that’s the most important thing to me. I still continue to live everyday with my little girl being present and in the moment. And if that means not being able to check Instagram in a few days or post to my blog as often as I would like then I’m ok with that. I am looking forward to getting back to posting more regularly though and showing how you don’t have to spend a lot of money to look stylish. It’s all about investing in the right pieces to mix and match your wardrobe. Basics are life! HAHA!

Anyhow, these last few months Olivia and I have had the opportunity to travel quite a bit, both with my husband on work trips and back east to visit family. I’ve written a post before sharing some tips on flying with a baby but I’ve noticed a lot has changed since Olivia has grown into a busy toddler. I thought it might be helpful to other mamas traveling alone with little ones to share some things that have worked for me in all our recent travels. I know these pics are old, they are from November when we went to Paris for Olivia’s first birthday, but I realized I never shared them on my blog before and they are some of my favorites!




1. If you don’t already have a backpack diaper bag, do yourself a favor and get one ASAP! I recently got THIS one and I’m honestly not sure why I waited so long to get one! It makes traveling so much easier since both of your hands are free to chase after your always-on-the-go toddler. Make sure to pack some disinfecting wipes to wipe down EVERYTHING on the plane and they are nice to be able to wipe down cribs, remotes, and pretty much everything if you stay at a hotel. It’s always handy to have some little packs of tissues too.

2. Make sure to bring plenty of snacks and drinks for your babe. On our last trip to Florida, our first flight was delayed which made us miss our connection so we had to be put on a different flight unexpectedly. We had to wait at the airport for 6 hours before our new direct flight would depart and I was so thankful I had a bunch of snacks with me. Airport food is so expensive and I was not expecting to be delayed for 6 hours before another 6 hour flight. Needless to say you always have to expect the unexpected. I picked up one of THESE little bottle coolers and it fits perfectly in my diaper bag for when we travel or even if we’re out and about for the day. When I travel I always bring 2 sippy cups of milk, a yogurt, an applesauce cup, granola bars, fruit snacks and some sort of crunchy snacks for Olivia’s little snack cup. I always like to have lots of variety just in case.

3. Bring a few small toys and activities with you for both in the airport and on the plane. Olivia LOVES cars! So I always bring her 2 favorites with me whenever we travel. I also have a few games on my iphone too that we play if she gets restless. I always make sure to bring her a blanket since most flights get really chilly, and I bring a few of her favorite books since she is all snuggled up in my lap anyway. If you can get your own seat for your babe by all means that would make things so much easier, but sometimes it’s not in the budget so we plan on having Olivia on our laps as long as we can on domestic flights.

4. Invest in a good travel stroller! I’m actually a little stroller obsessed and have 3 different ones that all serve a different purpose. I have my everyday stroller, my jogger and my travel stroller. I did a ton of research before investing in the Uppababy G-Luxe. I wanted something that was lightweight, and folds up small but that was also comfy for Olivia and had some sort of suspension system to make it a smoother ride for her. I do recommend practicing opening and closing the stroller with your toddler in your arms since it can be a little tricky the first few times. I still highly recommend getting a cover like THIS one even while gate checking your stroller. They are cheap and help protect your stroller from damage and bad weather.

5. Try to time flights around your baby’s schedule if at all possible. For short flights it’s not a huge deal but when we fly from California back to the east coast it’s a good 6 hour flight. I try to take a super early morning flight so Olivia will be ready for a nap by the time we get on the plane. I always keep a cup of her milk handy for take off and it really helps with her ears popping.

6. Give yourself plenty of extra time! I’m one of those people who likes to get to the airport super early. You never know how security is, or how long it will take to check your bag, so I always allow extra time just in case. I also always like to buy a big bottle of water before a flight and I like to change Olivia right before we board the plane. I like to find a more empty area somewhere near our gate and get her out of the stroller to run around and play for a while before we board the plane. She’s always more relaxed if I let her get all that energy out. I also highly recommend getting the TSA precheck if you are able to. It is a lifesaver with time and with all the liquids you have to take with kids. And remember, the more you travel, the easier things will get. Getting there is all part of the trip so try to enjoy!

xoxo



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