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    Family Friendly Weekend at Embassy Suites Napa Valley

    March 23, 2021 in lifestyle, Travel

    In partnership with Embassy Suites Napa Valley. As always, all views expressed are my own.

    Long gone are the days when my husband and I would spend spontaneous weekends in Napa Valley- jumping from one winery to another & strolling downtown without a care in the world. Who even are those people?

    As a family of four, we still make it a point to visit the area a few times a year. We’ve been bringing our kids here since they were babies. We just couldn’t stay away from Napa! Our activities have shifted, of course, but they’re still just as fun!

    As soon as we got word that Napa was open once again for leisure travel, we just had to come visit! So we packed our bags for the weekend and headed off to Embassy Suites Napa Valley.

    Let me tell you all about it!

    First off, the location is fantastic! Embassy Suites Napa Valley is right off the freeway making it super easy to access. It’s also only a quick 5 minute drive away from downtown Napa. Score!

    Check-in is really easy and can be done contact-less. All you need to do is download the Hilton Honors app, check-in & request a digital key. Your phone can then be used to unlock your door & anywhere else that requires a room key.

    Lobby

    I opted to do it the old fashioned way and headed to the front desk. It was a quick process and a bottle of wine was kindly offered for us to bring back to our room. What a great way to start the weekend!

    The kids were given a goodie bag filled with bottled water, popcorn and cookies. I just love how even the smallest guests were given attention.

    Doors are adorned with the Hilton CleanStay seal indicating that no one has entered the room since being cleaned.

    The 2 room suite offered plenty of space for the kids to burn off their endless energy. A separate bedroom is especially nice when traveling with children.

    2 room suite with garden view

    Embassy Suites is pet-friendly so the whole family can go on vacation.

    Louie enjoying the view.

    The kids were thrilled to find out that the pool was open. I didn’t pack any swimsuits so we hurried to a nearby store and grabbed a suit for everybody. The pool is heated and open until 10pm.

    Outdoor heated pool.

    My favorite part of the property was the garden. We spent a lot of time there listening to the water and hanging out by the firepit.

    The kids enjoyed watching the swan and looking for turtles. There are plenty of things to see in this area of the hotel. We decided to make a game of it by doing a scavenger hunt.

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    You can print out the scavenger hunt by downloading it below. It was a fun family activity.

    ScavengerHunt.pdfDownload

    We had their Grab-and-Go breakfast each morning and let me tell you- it’s been the best Grab-and-Go we’ve experienced so far. There were lots of options to choose from including warm breakfast items. We were able to fill our own bags and take it anywhere on the property to enjoy.

    We loved our weekend stay at Embassy Suites Napa Valley. We look forward to visiting again!

    To see more behind the scenes of our family vacation at Embassy Suites Napa Valley, click here.

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    December 31, 2020 in lifestyle, Tips & Tricks

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I was one of those people who used to say I wouldn't make a big deal out of each kids' birthday. Welp, that didn't age well! 🫠

If there's anything I've learned from motherhood, it's this: Life is short. Celebrate all the things! 💖

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All you can do is try to make things LESS stressful by being prepared. 

The airport experience gives me so much anxiety! It's almost enough to make me want to rethink our travel plans. The crowds, the lines, going through customs. 😵‍💫

We prepare by:

• Arriving early- we don't want to panick if something unexpected happens.
•Prep the kids so they know what to expect.
• We keep all our documents together in a family passport holder- eliminates the stress of trying to figure out who's holding what and where.
• Download movies/games to keep kids entertained.

Most importantly, it helps to get in the right mindset to keep stress levels in check. ✔️ 

Do you love or hate the airport? 

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    Works every time. 😅 How fun is this foldable c Works every time. 😅

How fun is this foldable chair, tho? I wasn't sold when the hubs first bought it. But then I sat on it, and it's now Mama's chair. 

🔗Go to my LTK for the link! 

#CampingSeason #campingvibes #campingchair #foldable #sportingevents #tailgate #outdoorliving #beaches #lakeday #gardeninglife #gardensofinstagram #hammock #swingingchair #hammockchair #myfavoritethings #bestgift #thursdaythoughts #momreels #happymoment #happymama #fridayfunnies #momlifebelike #fridaymood
    Rude. 🫠 How has it been 25 years!!! Who else Rude. 🫠

How has it been 25 years!!! 

Who else was obsessed with this movie? 

Fun fact- I learned the word magnanimous from this movie. #iykyk 

#everafter #drewbarrymore #oldmovies #over40 #momsover40 #goodolddays #poolside #funnyreels #rude #momhumor #momlifeunfiltered #pooldays #80skid #familylifestyle #backintheday #obsession #homeschoolmom #moviescenes #90smovies #oldiebutgoodie #cinderella #momlifebalance
    Where my affogato lovers at? 🍦+☕️=🤤 #af Where my affogato lovers at? 🍦+☕️=🤤

#affogato #espresso #softserve #jerseycow #awardwinning #valleyford #sonomacounty #valleyfordcheeseandcreamery #sonoma #foodtour #foodspotting #foody #familylifestyle #familytrip #homeschooling #unschooling #norcal #thingstodo
    #throwbackthursday to Lukas' 8th birthday party.🥳

I was one of those people who used to say I wouldn't make a big deal out of each kids' birthday. Welp, that didn't age well! 🫠

If there's anything I've learned from motherhood, it's this: Life is short. Celebrate all the things! 💖

P.S. This audio is for funsies. I'm not encouraging wreckless spending. Got that, Karen? 🤣

#motherhood #momreels #familylifestyle #kidsbirthday
#partyideas #thelorax #sonshine #momlifebalance
#momlifebelike #lifeisshort #celebratelife #whynot
#justbecause #ilovehim #partytime #mommydom
#mommyhood #mommylife #motherhoodjourney
    The answer: You can't! 

It's part of the fun. 🤪

All you can do is try to make things LESS stressful by being prepared. 

The airport experience gives me so much anxiety! It's almost enough to make me want to rethink our travel plans. The crowds, the lines, going through customs. 😵‍💫

We prepare by:

• Arriving early- we don't want to panick if something unexpected happens.
•Prep the kids so they know what to expect.
• We keep all our documents together in a family passport holder- eliminates the stress of trying to figure out who's holding what and where.
• Download movies/games to keep kids entertained.

Most importantly, it helps to get in the right mindset to keep stress levels in check. ✔️ 

Do you love or hate the airport? 

#familytravel #familyvacay #travelinfluencer
#travel #travelblogger #airportlife #familytips #momtips #momhacks #familylifestyle #momlifebelike #momlifestyle #motherhoodinspired #parentingtips
#momreels #familytime #preparation
    I'm having way too much fun with this drone. 🤩 I'm having way too much fun with this drone. 🤩 

Can you see why we love this place?🌊

#GreatOutdoorsMonth #rvcamping #dillonbeach
#LetsGetWild #CampLife #beachcamping #seaside
#CampingSeason #NatureLover #djimini2 #aerial
#sanddunes #familytravel #familytrip #roadtrip #campingwithdogs #campingtrip #campingvibes #bodegabay #lawsonslanding
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