Author: Nichole
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5 Realistic Ways I Save for Family Travel (While Broke)
“I may be broke, but I am not powerless. I can build the life I dream of — one dollar, one choice, one step at a time.” Let’s be honest: I’m not rich. I am barely comfortable. We’re lucky to take one big trip a year — and even that comes with some pain. Thankfully,…
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Not Poor, Just Broke
“I hate being poor,” I screamed to no one for the hundredth time. My go-to phrase of blaming all my misfortunes. Struggling to pay a babysitter. “I hate being poor!” Staring at the Alaska cruise I want to take next year. “I hate being poor!” Have to decide whether an $8 Starbucks is worth spending…
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The Phoenix Zoo, a Toddler, and a Lesson in Letting Go
I took my son, Levi, to the Phoenix Zoo. The weather was perfect — a nice breeze, no harsh sun. The animals were out. Levi sat quietly in his stroller, pointing at each creature with fascination. The crowds were manageable. Everything was going just as I’d imagined. Yeah, right. Zoos and aquariums have always been…
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A Toddler at the Teppanyaki Table: Osaka Moments I Won’t Forget
Taking a toddler to a hibachi restaurant might not top most parents’ lists of ideal outings. Here in Arizona is a teppanyaki and sushi restaurant called Osaka. It has my go-to plum wine, great food, and a fun show. And this last time was the first time taking my son, Levi. I will admit I…
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Why The Grocery Store is the Best family Travel Idea
When I imagined traveling with my child, I pictured sandy beaches with tiny footprints ahead of me. I imagined us laughing while climbing cobblestone stairs in Europe, or watching his wide-eyed wonder as trains passed through unfamiliar landscapes. And now here I am, staring at my son’s dazzling smile… in the bread aisle. And you…
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TINY SHOES BIG VIEWS 