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Cruise Packing List: What We Actually Pack After Way Too Many Trips

July 2, 2026 By: Erin Howardcomment

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What We Actually Pack for a Cruise (After Way Too Many Trips to Get It Wrong) I have packed for a cruise the wrong way more times than I’d like to admit. Too many shoes one trip. Not nearly enough of the right kind of clothes the next. An entire bag of “just in case” […]

Nine Years. Two Kids. One Big Move. And Yes, I’m Back.

May 29, 2026 By: Erin Howard

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Erin returns after nine years with a personal update on family life, homeschooling, Nevada relocation, and building a global travel agency alongside her husband

✈️ Family Travel in 2026: What’s Actually Worth Booking vs What’s Overhyped

May 24, 2026 By: Erin Howard

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Family Travel 2026

5 Reasons Why Time is the Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift

May 12, 2017 By: Erin Howard

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There are a million people out there trying to convince you that mothers want another necklace, computer or a glitter-covered card. But really what a mother needs is time. This can be easier said than done, but with California’s Paid Family Leave Program, mothers can take up to six weeks with partial pay to bond […]

Fun and Festive Christmas Ideas

December 22, 2016 By: Erin Howard

Christmas Ideas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unless you are running around like a chicken with your head cut off shopping, decorating, cooking, baking…need I say more! If you are like me, there just doesn’t feel like enough time no matter how much preparation and organization happens. On top of all that, you want […]

Brancott Estate Flight Song Wine – My New Non-Guilty Pleasure! #IC #FlightSongResolutions

January 20, 2015 By: Erin Howard

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Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Brancott Estate Flight Song. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. When I heard that Brancott Estate was the first to plant and create the world’s first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wine it really intrigued me. This […]

A Quick Thanksgiving Day Guide

November 25, 2014 By: ChiveCooking

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Thanksgiving is usually my holiday. I host and I cook the majority of the food. Not because I have to, or am expected to, but because I’m a bit on the crazy side and really relish all aspects of Thanksgiving cooking. My organization skills get used, my culinary skills are used and best of all […]

Are Your Children At Risk for RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)?

November 15, 2014 By: Erin Howard

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”  #MC #RSVAwareness #PreemieProtection    Did you know November 17th, 2014 is World Prematurity Day ? This is the perfect time to discuss, get educated and SHARE the details of RSV as Preemie […]

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  • Cruise Packing List: What We Actually Pack After Way Too Many Trips
  • Nine Years. Two Kids. One Big Move. And Yes, I’m Back.
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  • 5 Reasons Why Time is the Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift
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