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More natural and lower toxic products have become increasingly available and affordable, which is great. As someone who travels frequently, I’ve wanted to continue my low tox journey while on the go. That said, I don’t buy travel sized products every time I travel. I typically use reusable travel sized…
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PACKING FOR A FAMILY VACATION After countless hours of traveling with kids, I’ve compiled a list of things I like to consider when packing. There are so many factors that play a role in what and how I pack. I usually make a list on my…
Valdez, Alaska, is one of the first places we visited after moving just outside of Fairbanks. Valdez is a good 5–7 hour drive, but it was worth it every time. It’s a small, quiet fishing town located south of Fairbanks and east of Anchorage. The town sits right on the…
Flying with young kids can be stressful and overwhelming, even for experienced travelers. After multiple trips from Alaska to Florida, traveling with children as young as 6 weeks old, and managing 18+ hour travel days, I’ve learned can make a difference when flying with toddlers. Here are some practical strategies…
Whether you are moving to Alaska or visiting, if you are headed to Fairbanks, you will have a ton of stuff to do! We lived right outside of Fairbanks for about eight years and absolutely loved it. When we first moved there, people told us, “You’ll either love it or…
I took my baby on her first flight when she was around 6 or 7 weeks old. We were living in Alaska and had no other family around. I didn’t think it would be so soon, but I was on maternity leave and some of my family was gathering in…