Jetlag & Juice boxes

A family travel blog written by Laura Ambrey, a former newspaper editor and current traveling and expating mom-of-one. 

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Gear Review: BubbleBum Inflatable Booster Car Seat

Gear Review: BubbleBum Inflatable Booster Car Seat

Product description: The BubbleBum Backless Inflatable Booster Car Seat is an inflatable booster seat for kids 4-11 years old, between 40-100 pounds and up to 4 feet 9 inches tall. It inflates by mouth through a screw valve at the back of the seat.  It has strap guides for the lap belt, as well as a shoulder belt guide.

Cost: $29.99 – $34.99 (available on the BubbleBum site, or Amazon.com)

Pros:

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Gear Review: Mini PlayBag

I also love traveling with these Mini PlayBags #travelgear #ttot #familytravel #flightswithkids

Product Description: Expandable, 17-inch drawstring nylon bag.

Cost: $17.77 for pack of 2

Get ’em on Amazon

Pros:

Fits on airplane tray table.

Nylon is easy to clean

Quick clean up

Cons:

Still haven’t found any!

Recommendation: I love these for travel. I prep them with small toys or snacks for airplane travel for each of my boys. They keep a few items (like Lego, hot wheels, fruit snacks, etc.)…

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Gear Review: CozyPhones

Have told so many people about these, I figure they deserve a Gear Review: CozyPhones

Product Description: CozyPhones are soft fleece headphones that wear like a headband. Thin speakers fit over ears and are limited to 90 decibels, making them safe for even little kids.

Cost: Prices vary by style, but range from $16 – 20.

Available at Amazon

Pros:

Very comfortable

Stay put once on

Fleece is washable

Can be pulled down over eyes for eye mask

Foldable, easily packable

Braided cord…

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Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind. Brendan Leonard gets it right.

I went to a writing workshop last night, and among the things discussed was this commencement speech given recently by the Semi-Rad mastermind, Brendan Leonard. I’m glad I took the time to look it up this morning – inspirational not only to new grads, but anyone pursuing a dream.

Use the link below to find the speech on the Semi-Rad site.

https://semi-rad.com/2018/06/dream-big-work-hard-be-kind-a…

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Gear Review: Summer Infant Pop 'n Play Portable Playard

Gear Review: Portable Playard!

Product Description:  Packable play yard for travel, whether you are checking it with your luggage or throwing it in your trunk. Weighs in at 12 pounds; 48 inches wide and 26 inches tall. Cost: USD$55.00 without canopy. Can be purchased at Amazon. Pros:  Quick break down and set up. Affordable. Lightweight and breathable mesh sides. Comes with a carry bag. Indoor & outdoor use. 14 square feet –…

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What They Ate: Shul, Mongolia #mongolia #foodietravel #soup #familytravel #whattheyate

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How to: Document an American birth abroad

How to: Document an American birth abroad #expat #crba #familytravel

This post has been a long time coming, our son E was born 2.5 years ago now! Oops! He was born at Pantai Hospital in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and we couldnt have had a better experience. Side note: If anyone needs an OB in Kuala Lumpur, I would highly recommend Dr. Kamaljit Kaur Manocha at the Women Specialist Centre: 28a, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar,…

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What B Ate has officially become What They Ate - See what E gobbled down in #Mongolia!

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Ultimate list of family friendly cruises

Guest post by @oliver_roxana Ultimate list of family friendly cruises! #familycruises #travelwithkids #ttot

Guest author, Roxana is a travel enthusiast and lifestyle consultant from Sydney and she loves to write about her adventures. She is all about the healthy lifestyle, loves to run with her husband and dogs and has fun cooking exotic meals for her family. Being a typical Aussie, she often hits the waves and loves beaches and sunshine! You can find out more about her writing following her on…

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In case you missed it: How to travel with young kids... And still enjoy yourselves

In case you missed it: How to travel with young kids… And still enjoy yourselves

A while back I wrote a story for TripAdvisor’s Vacation Rentals Blog on, you guessed it… Traveling with kids. So, just in case you missed it: How to travel with young kids… and still enjoy yourself. 

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5 Things: To know about kids & sleep while traveling

5 Things: To know about kids & sleep while traveling #familytravel #ttot #sleep

Kids thrive under routine, and traveling certainly shakes them out of theirs. This is troubling for many parents – myself included – but doesn’t have to be traumatic. My family frequently travels between time zones, but even if you won’t need to change your clocks, here are a few helpful things I’ve learned along the way: Plan travel to coincide with sleep whenever possible. This means flying or…

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Jet lag tip sheet – how to make jet lag easier on your kids ( & you!)

Jumping time zones this holiday? Here's how to make jet lag easier on your kids ( & you!) #family #travel #holidays

  Jet lag occurs when your internal clock is at odds with local time, which happens when crossing into new time zones. For a while my family was changing time zones every few months – there is a 2-hour time difference between Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. No biggie. I just had B skip a nap or two and he’s down at a normal bedtime within a few days. Going back and forth between the grandparents’…

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PHEW! Got Ev’s passport back! ...and not a moment too soon! We head back to Papua New Guinea in four short days!

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Loloata Island, Papua New Guinea

Loloata Island, Papua New Guinea #travelwithkids #ttot #papuanewguinea

I admit, the city of Port Moresby lacks what one would call “tourism draws,” but I wouldn’t hesitate to take a visitor to Loloata Island… should we ever get a visitor here. Loloata is a small resort island off the coast of Port Moresby, accessible from town by a 20ish-minute car ride followed by a 15-minute ferryboat ride. In Motu, one of the more widely spoken languages of Papua New Guinea,…

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5 Ways: To entertain your kids in Singapore

5 Ways: To entertain your kids in Singapore #familytravel #travelwithkids #singapore

Singapore is a city of contrast. The perfectly preserved shop houses of China Town and bustling streets of Little India back up against the cities ultra-modern architecture, creating an interesting juxtaposition of not only cultures, but also moments in time. Singapore is a city racing for the future, but glimpses of its romantic colonial past can be had around every bend. Singapore is also an…

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What B Ate: Pide, Cairns #familytravel #pickyeater #carblover