Global Entry: what it is and how to get it

Step-by-step instructions on how to apply for Global Entry.

Tips and Advice, Travel, Travels with a TotMarissa GradJuly 28, 2023travel, baby, vacationComment

Baby Quip - Rent Baby Gear from Local Moms at Your Destination

My affiliate link for Baby Quip! Browse baby rentals in your next destination and save the hassle of dragging bulky items through the airport.

Flights, Tips and Advice, Travel, Travels with a TotMarissa GradDecember 20, 2022baby, gear, tips

Snacks, Toys, and Teethers: 5 Things You Need When Flying with a 6-12 Month Old Baby

The essentials: what you need to bring onboard for a flight with a 6-12 month old baby. Recommendations for food, toys, books, and teethers to keep your baby happy and calm on a long-haul flight.

Travel, Travels with a Tot, Tips and AdviceMarissaMay 6, 2022baby, flight, momlife, personal, travelComment

10 Travel Essentials for Flying with a Newborn | Mama Tips

10 must-haves for flying with a newborn baby, from swaddles to soft carriers.

Travels with a Tot, Travel, Tips and AdviceMarissaMay 2, 2022baby, flight, momlife, tips, travel, vacation Comment

9 Favorite Board Books

Our 10 favorite books for baby

#momlife, Travels with a TotMarissaAugust 15, 2021baby, momlife, personalComment

Toddler Airplane Essentials: What to Bring Onboard for Your 2-3 Year Old

Essentials for flying long-haul with a toddler!

Travels with a Tot, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissaAugust 12, 2021baby, travel, tips Comments

Beach Vacay Packing List for Babies and Toddlers

What to pack for your baby or toddler when you’re going on a beach vacation

#momlife, Hawaii, Tips and Advice, Travels with a Tot, TravelMarissaJune 22, 2020Hawaii, vacation, staycation, resort, baby, toddler, packing, momlifeComment

Best Eats in Tokyo, Japan | a travelhappy guide

Here’s a guide to our favorite food in one of our favorite cities, Tokyo! Read on for the best sushi, tempura, tonkatsu, ramen, tsukemen, shabu shabu, and udon in this town full of the amazing food. Many of these recs have multiple locations, so check Apple or Google maps for the location that’s convenient to you.

Places, Travel, FoodMarissaMarch 27, 2019accommodations, baby, city guide, food, guide, japan, japanese, michelin guide, momlife, restaurant, review, tokyo, travel, vacationComment

Review: Aer Lingus Business Class (SEA to DUB) on an Airbus A330-200

Recap of an Aer Lingus flight from Seattle to Dublin in business class with a lap baby.

Flights, TravelMarissa GradOctober 25, 2018travel, vacation, flight, baby

Follow me as I eat my way through NYC

MarissaOctober 17, 2018accommodations, baby, city guide, destination, food, guide, momlife, new york, restaurant, review, vacationComment

3 Parisian Playgrounds for Your Littles | Travel with a Toddler in Paris

Travel, Paris, Travels with a Tot, FranceMarissaSeptember 26, 2018baby, france, paris, recommendations, toddler, travel, vacation, playgroundsComment

Four Seasons O‘ahu at Ko Olina | Hawai‘i Luxury Resort

Stay at the gorgeous Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina and receive the following Four Seasons Preferred Partner Client Benefits: daily breakfast for two people per bedroom; resort credit based on room category booked ($100 for guest rooms or $200 for suites); upgrade of one category based on availability at time of check in.

Hotels, Travel, HawaiiMarissaAugust 29, 2018accommodations, baby, destination, family, food, hotel, ko olina, momlife, oahu, resort, staycation, vacation, four seasonsComment