Van Oven? An Honest Review After 8 Years With Our Camp Chef Oven

October 8, 2024 Betsy Woods

Van Oven-2.jpg — *The range is great on this Camp Chef oven and the entire unit fit really nicely into our layout*

Thinking about installing an oven in your van? Keep reading for our honest review of the Camp Chef oven we installed in our van conversion after 8 years of use. Includes all the details about what we like and don't like about it, what kinds of things we've managed to bake in it, and whether it's really worth it to have an oven in your van!

A Review of Hotel Nueva Vida de Ramiro - Tulum

October 6, 2024 Betsy Woods

A few years ago, we decided to travel to Tulum, Mexico, with my sister and brother-in-law after their wedding to celebrate. After a lot of research, we decided to stay at a wonderful eco friendly boutique called Hotel Nueva Vida de Ramiro. Tulum’s beaches are absolutely stunning, so Nueva Vida's beachfront location was a huge draw for us and we were pleasantly surprised to score decently affordable bungalows at this wonderfully located, chic resort.

A Review of Cruising With an Infant on MSC: Would We Do It Again?

September 28, 2024 Betsy Woods

Been thinking about taking a cruise with your baby? Come to find out, there's only one cruise line that doesn't have at least a 6 month age minimum for infant passengers, which led us to taking a cruise on MSC with our 5-month-old. Keep reading for a complete review including what it was like cruising with a young baby, pros and cons of cruising with an infant on MSC, and whether we would do it again!

Visiting St. Peter's Basilica With a Toddler? Answers to All Your Questions + Tips

September 16, 2024 Betsy Woods

Visiting Rome and been wondering if you can visit St. Peter's Basilica with your toddler and/or baby? Short answer - yes! We visited with our 1-year-old and put together this guide for you with answers to all our questions and a practical top tips section based on our experience and research.

A Realistic Guide to Visiting the Vatican Museums With a Toddler + Baby

September 10, 2024 Betsy Woods

Thinking about visiting the Vatican Museums but have a baby, toddler, or both and you're wondering if it's doable? Keep reading for our realistic guide to visiting the museums after we did it with our 6-month-old and 2.5-year-old. Our guide includes the best way to get your tickets and avoid lines, info on taking a stroller, family friendly features of the museums, where to feed your kiddos and take a break, how to access the Sistine Chapel and more!

Visiting Spokane With Kids? Your Ultimate Guide From a Local Mom

September 2, 2024 Betsy Woods

Visiting Spokane with kids or just looking for something new to do in the area? I’m a local mom who has spent years exploring just about every activity there is to do in and around Spokane from outdoorsy things like swimming, splash pads, mountain biking, hiking, and fruit picking, to indoor things like the Mobius Adventure Center and Looff Carousel. I’ve compiled all our experiences into a detailed guide complete with loads of photos and good to know tips.

A Guide to Cruising the Canals of Bruges With a Toddler

August 8, 2024 Betsy Woods

Thinking about take a canal cruise in Bruges with a baby or toddler but wondering whether it’s doable? We did it with our 1-year-old and it ended up being a really fun experience and a super easy day trip from Brussels. Keep reading for all the details including where to hop on a canal tour, what to do if you have a stroller or framed baby carrier, whether cash is necessary and more!

Guide to Backpacking to Plowboy Campground With a Toddler & Baby

July 29, 2024 Betsy Woods

Looking for an easy place in the Spokane area to introduce your little ones to backpacking? Look no further than Plowboy Campground, located on the shores of Upper Priest Lake. Reached via an easy and well maintained 3 mile in and back trail, it’s the perfect place to take small kids. The following is a guide, based on our personal experience taking our 1-year-old and 3-year-old, complete with good to know details, where to park, how long it took us to do the hike, which site was a favorite, and more!

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