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Tips For Traveling While Cloth Diapering Baby

August 16, 2017 by Ashley Leave a Comment

Que Doomsday music! Dun, dun, dun! Lol. I know that can be what it feels like when you consider travelling while cloth diapering baby.  It really doesn’t need to be that frightening.  There are a couple of different options that you can consider before you take your little one on a road trip and no I am not going to say “go buy disposables” though you can do that if you so desire.

Cloth Diapering with Liners

Your easiest option (that doesn’t require you to change up your cloth stash) is adding liners to your cloth diapers so that you can easily toss out poop and don’t have to carry that with you in your dirty wet bags.  This would really be my first suggestion because this can make it much easier and lighter to carry the dirty diapers.  If you happen to have covers that you stuff I would recommend you bringing those because generally you can get away with less covers that take up less space.

You will need to make sure that you have enough wet bags so that if you have to change a poopy diaper and don’t have anywhere to clean it you can stash that one diaper separate until you find a toilet.  I would also recommend bringing laundry soap because you are going to want to stop at laundromat at least once if you are going on a trip for a week or more.  Bringing the soap with you helps so that you have the right stuff if you can’t find it at a store near you.

gDiapers

The second option would be to go with gDiapers.  These are a cover hybrid diaper that can work like a disposable diaper. You can use cloth inserts or you can use disposable inserts that can be torn open and flushed down the toilet or they can be tossed if you are using a toilet that cannot have sanitary products flushed down them.  These take up a lot less space and you will have a lot less dirty laundry on your hands.

More often than not moms don’t seem to use these as their every day diaper, though there are moms out there who do, so these would be an investment to use mainly for travelling.  If your family travels a lot I would recommend investing in these cloth diapers because they are easier to use and handle while on the road, but if you go on only one trip a year I would say it isn’t worth the monetary investment for you and your family.

Filed Under: Baby, Cloth Diapering, Featured, Parenting Tagged With: Cloth Diapering, Cloth Diapers, Diapering, Diapers, Parenting, Travel

Summer is Upon us… It’s Vacation Time

May 29, 2014 by Ashley Leave a Comment

BeFunky_null_2.jpgSummer is pretty much upon  us now.  At least it feels like summer and that gets me thinking about vacations.  I have taken so many different kinds of vacations over the years.  They were all so much fun in such different ways.  My summer vacations as a child were always a favorite past time for me.  It didn’t matter if we weren’t going far.  All that mattered was that I was getting to go somewhere.
Some of my favorite trips were simple fishing trips or camping trips.  I did also love going on road trips out west or east as well.  Everything was so much fun and I know I was a lucky child to get to go on as many vacations as I did.  I am a simple girl at heart and that is why I always loved those simple trips so much more than the others.  I also cannot deny my love for water is part of what made my camping and fishing trips so special to me.

file1971281801174But the one thing that I always wanted to do and still haven’t gotten to do was go on a cruise.  I think it would be so much fun to get to be at the sea for an extended time.  I have spent years dreaming about going on a ship experience like this and after much debate I think that out of all of the different places that I could go on a vacation tour to, but what I would love to have the chance to go on one of the red sea cruises.

For me, personally, this would be the best vacation ever because it is something that I have dreamt of for so many years.  I know that someday I will fulfill this dream and I have a feeling it will be just as amazing as I have always dreamed it will be.

Do you have a favorite vacation or one that you have been dreaming of taking?

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Recreation, Travel, United States

My Weekend Friend-ication and Cat-ication! #WordlessWednesday

April 16, 2014 by Ashley 1 Comment

With my life being so completely crazy right now and rather stressful I decided to take a mini-trip downstate to visit my friend last weekend.  I had a great time and got to play with his two little fur babies!  Here is my evidence of the two lovey dovey kitty cats!

Marley

Cazi

Come join us all over at the BE Society and link up your Wordless Wednesday post with us! We would love to have you join in so that we can meet some new lovely people!

An InLinkz Link-up


Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: cats, Friends, Linky, Pets, Travel, Vacation, Wordless Wednesday

Win a trip to Belize from Little Passports!

December 16, 2013 by Ashley 1 Comment

  

Little Passports is offering 15% off all of their subscriptions, which means you can buy a 1 year subscription and save almost $20! If you place an order before December 17th, you qualify for holiday delivery, meaning you can have your first package arrive by December 24th or before! (Hello stocking stuffer!!) This offer also applies to the monthly and 6 month subscriptions so you can choose whatever option you want and get this great deal when you use this code at checkout: MERRY15

In case you don’t already know what Little Passports is, let me give you the highlights:

  • Monthly subscription kit for your children that teaches them (and sometimes us parents) about new states and countries around our world
  • Your child gets their own faux passport to update with stickers included each month so they get to remember all of their “trips around the world”
  • Wonderful activity sheets that keep kids stimulated for hours and a beautiful world map to help them visualize everything they are learning about!

And one more important note about Little Passports…

This Holiday, Win Your Family A Trip to Belize From Little Passports!

Can’t believe it? Neither can I! Little Passports is partnering with Luxury Link to give away a trip to Belize, worth $5,000, to one very lucky family. It’s easy to enter, and they’re offering bonus entries for participating in fun games, trivia questions, and more. Take 1 minute to enter this giveaway, and maybe YOUR family will win the trip of a lifetime! Win a trip to Belize from Little Passports!

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Holiday, Little Passports, Travel

Flying with Furry Friends: 5 Top Tips for Traveling with Pets

December 11, 2013 by Ashley 4 Comments

It can be difficult to find a pet-sitter for vacations, and sometimes we really want to take our animal friends along for the fun. When this involves traveling by airplane, it can be stressful, but there are plenty of ways to prepare for what lies ahead to make the trip easier for everyone.

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Below are 5 tips to help be fully prepared and in comfort when traveling with pets.

1. Be Informed—

Knowledge is power, but it also gives us peace. Calling the airlines to learn about their pet policies, rules and requirements will keep you ahead of the game and fully prepared, eliminating last-minute stressors and surprises.

There are many helpful websites with information on pet-friendly airlines and hotels, such as pettravelcenter.com, airlines.org, pettravel.com and bringfido.com to allow you to do research before you finalize your plans.

If you are a Triple A member, you can also search for pet-friendly facilities on the aaa.com website, or talk to an agent by phone for recommendations.

2. Be Prepared—

You got the information from the airline; now it’s time to make sure you finish your homework. Having everything ready to go that you need will allow you and your pet to have a smooth traveling experience.

Most airlines require a health certificate for your pet, generally within 10 days before departure, and be sure to keep this paperwork with you at all times. While you’re at the vet, make certain your pet is current on vaccinations, such as rabies, and get certification of this as well.

It’s important to be aware that certain flat-faced breeds of cats and dogs can’t physically tolerate the reduced oxygen levels of the cargo area, so get your veterinarian’s approval if your pet will not be allowed in the cabin.

3. Be Vigilant—

Your little pet pal is counting on you to take care of them, so try to choose the most stress-free path to your final destination possible.

This means flying during non-peak hours to make sure there will be adequate room for them, and if they will be traveling in cargo, be sure to fly during mild weather so they won’t have to suffer through excessively hot or cold temperatures.

Notify airline personnel that you are traveling with a pet, and if they only allow pets in cargo, ask to watch as your pet is loaded below. Many employees have pets of their own and will understandably accommodate your need for reassurance.

4. Be Thorough—

It’s really scary to think about losing a pet during travel like so much luggage, and although it’s rare, it can happen, so label everything and bring a picture of them with you.

If your pet isn’t already fitted with a subcutaneous microchip containing your information, consider having this process done during your pre-flight vet visit. Anytime your animals leave the home, there is a chance for them to get lost.

Your pet should also be wearing a collar with an ID tag that has your name and cell phone number on it for a quick reunion should the airline lose track of them. Tape all of your information – name, address, flight number, cell phone number, and final destination phone number – to the carrier.

5. Be a Good Pet Parent—

Arrive early at the airport so you can stay calm and have a casual security and pre-boarding airport experience. If you’re stressed out, your pet will sense it and become fearful or agitated. Arriving early will also give you time to get them some exercise before being confined – and make sure the carrier you choose is big enough for them to stand up and turn around.

If possible, try not to feed your pet beyond the USDA requirement of 4 hours before travel so they won’t make a mess. Small sips of water are okay, but don’t overdo it.

Be aware when planning travel that the Animal Welfare Act disallows pets under 8-weeks-old from flying. Also: Most veterinarians don’t recommend animal tranquilizers during flight unless your pet is extremely high-strung, as sedatives can cause breathing issues.

If you follow the tips above to thoroughly plan and prepare, you can take the hassle and anxiety out of traveling, for both yourself and your animal pal. Make sure to book pet-friendly accommodations for your final destination, and have a great vacation!

Image by: Wikimedia Commons

Sara Wells is a travel writer who blogs on behalf of travel insurance brand Protect Your Bubble.

Filed Under: Featured, Pets Tagged With: Pets, Travel

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