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New York City Travel Diary

BY SHR

Happy Monday, friends!

As you might have seen on #instastories, we were in New York City over the weekend. It was a FLASH trip- we arrived at 11AM on Saturday and left for the airport on Sunday at 4:30PM- but it was really fun one with a lot of spots (and purchases 😅) worth highlighting. To that end, below is a re-cap of our trip FILLED with shoppable links. 🙌🏽 We are off to Disney World later this week. If you like this kind of post I’d be happy to share what we pack and do in Orlando, too! Just say (I mean, type?) the word.. ☺️

ALL ABOARD THE RICE TRAVEL TRAIN 😆 SHOP OUR LUGGAGE AND TRAVEL STROLLER BELOW!

Travel Morning

We left Boston at 9AM on Saturday and took a short 40 minute, $80 Delta flight to La Guardia Airport in Queens, NY- the closest to the city. We always use this website to book trips to and from the airport around the world, with carseats! It’s usually around $100 for a private minivan. The website can be glitchy, so make sure you are clicking the right times/dates when booking! Our travel stroller (pictured above) is always a LIFESAVER- it fits in the airplane’s overhead bin! We’ve had it since Chickie was 6 months old and have used it HARD ever since. The wear and tear has been incredible! The Yoyo has stood the test of time far better than our bigger (and more expensive) Uppababy Vista stroller. When Teddy Bear turned six months we added a the ride along board to the stroller. I really can’t recommend this set up enough if your kiddos are more than 2 years apart.

Traveling Chick 🥰 Her Bow is from Shop Born Wild. Get 15% off your order with code ALITTLETOOLOUD15. You can find our travel diaper bag here.

Saturday Afternoon in the City

Hello New York!

We made it into the City around 12:30PM on Saturday and after a quick outfit change we went out exploring! I finally got to wear my new mini puffer from Abercrombie. I am wearing a size XS. It is currently on sale for $49. I was SUPER impressed with the quality of this coat! It’s very light (and easy to pack) while still packing a punch heat-wise. My pink/camel/white version is running low on sizing, but this identical jacket in a similar neutral color is well stocked. My GRLFRND jeans are a splurge but OH SO GOOD! Their relaxed fit is my all-time favorite. I sized up one size to a 26 in these for a looser fit. When traveling with little-ones in winter it’s always easier to put a BIG coat on the stroller than it is on them 🤪 this 7AM Enfant puffer does the trick!

Mexican food for the soooooul. You can find links to (similar) layered necklaces here.

After a quick Mexican bite (and a Margarita or two.. ) at Lucy’s by our hotel, we took the train to the American Museum of Natural History. Chickie ABSOLUTELY LOVED the museum! The dinosaur fossils were out of this world. The Natural History Museum is a great spot to visit if you’re trying to keep your NYC trip low-budget: the suggested ticket price is $23 per adult and $13 for kiddos over 2, but you can choose what to pay. There’s LOTS to see and BIG rooms for kiddos to stretch their legs and run around. We found that after about 3 hours or so we were ready to move on to the next item on the agenda.

If I had a dime for every time Chick said WOW in the Museum, our trip would’ve been 💯 paid for!! 🤣
Look at that BEAST! INSANE, right?! Even Teddy is in awe!! 😂
How beautiful is this building? A great experience through and through- especially considering the price!

After the Museum, we took the C train back to our hotel in order to leave everything set up for bedtime. It was a LONG day for the kiddos with short cat naps on-the-go so we knew meltdowns were on the horizon. When we arrived at the hotel from the airport our room wasn’t ready- can you imagine checking in and unpacking at 8PM with two over-tired kiddos? Yeah, me neither.. Traveling with kids often means slowing down and “loosing time.” But really, what’s a 30 minute delay if it can spare you a hour long meltdown later in the evening?! #worthit

C Train Regulars 😆 I’m so obsessed with this jacket it’s not even funny!!

When in NYC, we always make sure to stop by the Grand Central Oyster Bar and this trip was no exception! This cozy spot has been around since 1913 and it’s located SMACK in the middle of the beautiful Grand Central Station-you know, where we originally spotted Serena in Gossip Girl? 🤪😆 The food is delicious and the place is big enough to accommodate littles (and their strollers) something that can’t be said or most NYC restaurants!

Spotted: Auntie GIGI, SHR + two tired babies heading to dinner.
XOXO, Gossip Girl ☺️

It’s 💯 worth pointing out that RIGHT outside the Grand Central Oyster Bar there is a whispering wall that is SURE to blow the kiddos minds. All you have to do is stand facing one of the four archways right outside the restaurant and speak into it. The person standing in the archway across from you will be able to hear even the faintest whisper! It’s the coolest! You can see it in action here.

Sunday Funday

Late Saturday evening I got super sick for some unknown reason and spend the whole night 🤮.. it was awful! Thankfully I was able to rally for brunch in the morning. We made a reservation at The Smith in Nomad. It was delicious! I can’t speak for all locations, but the one by the Flat Iron is HUGE, pretty and super kid friendly! There were families with kiddos at almost every table. I really loved the aesthetic of the place, too. They have a fun Photo Booth in the bathroom that is sure to motivate more than one potty trip 😂 The food and drinks were very good.

Twinning ladies who brunch 🤗

Chick and I are wearing matching – not exact- outfits! 🥰 My pants are these from Antro. They are very stretchy, soft corduroys. VERY comfy! They are the kind of pants you can wear three times before washing- they don’t stretch out big. Unfortunately, since they are on super sale, sizing is very limited on the berry color, but they have this pretty light green option available. I am wearing my usual 25 and they fit true to size. The length is good for us petite ladies (I’m 5’2 and they hit right at my ankle). I’m also wearing this JCrew affordable soft wool-blend sweater (sized up to an M for a looser fit) and the Abercrombie jacket again. My hat is very, very old but I’ve linked some similar styles at great price points! Chickie is wearing H&M kids corduroy leggings (run TTS, very comfy! GREAT winter basic) and sweater. Her boots are from Old Navy (similar) and she refuses to wear anything else. Also– these neutral Amazon color-blocked toddler socks deserve an honorable mention. They are soft and GREAT quality. I love how they peek out of her boots!

Milk Bar was conveniently located within walking distance of brunch so we HAD to stop.. 🤪
Milk Bar was conveniently located within walking distance of brunch so we HAD to stop.. 🤪

After Brunch, we walked and walked and walked down 5th Avenue and did a little more shopping than we planned.. I scored these AMAZING hiking boots at 25% off from JCrew! They fit TTS and are FULLY LINED with real shearling. I’ve been on the hunt for a pair for several months and kept coming up with “partly lined” versions– not acceptable for Boston winters. I took my regular size 7. I also got this new hat from brand Stetson USA— I found this and this look alike, affordable versions for ya! This one is also similar but a little more of a splurge.

To buy or not to buy? The answer, unfortunately, is almost always YES 😅 These cool boots come with two sets of laces- RED and camel.

After walking down 5th Ave (and stopping at one too many stores) we ended our Big Apple adventure by listening to street performers outside Radio City Music Hall. We also had some lunch around Broadway at Victor’s Cafe (a must for Panamanians- the owner is OBSESSED with Roberto Duran and he is plastered all over the walls!) a delish Cuban restaurant close to Times Square. The kids were loving the lights from all the Broadway shows! It was a fun walk. We were hoping to make it down to the character-filled area of Times Square but we were short on time so off to the airport we went instead. Its probably for the best– have you seen how creepy that knock-off Elmo can be? No thank you!

Sorry buy my purchases were too good not to wear out of the store 🤣 Breaking in my new hat and boots Posing in front of Radio City Music Hall with my first boyfriend, DAD 🤩❤️

That’s it! Our FLASH trip to NYC complete with itinerary details. Let me know if you’d like me to do something similar for Disney World. Any other posts you’d like to see? Sky’s the limit! Well.. sky and two tiny dictators who command 99.9% of my time and seem to be at their MOST needy whenever I pull out my computer, #momlife at its finest!

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At only 150 calories with no cholesterol and 21 grams of protein per serving, the Meatless Gyro 🌱 is my new go-to when ordering from The Halal Guys 🔥 it’s available through the end of May! #TheHalalGuys #WeAreDifferent

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Chickie’s outfit is linked in this week’s stories post — in bio or alittletooloud.com— her #thefutureisfemale tee as well as most other cutie tees  in her recent Soring haul are BOGO 50% this weekend!! Linked them ALL along with her $10 @target shoes and our current favorite kiddo masks ✅✅ Patio details also linked 🥰 HAPPY FRIDAY, my friends!!!!
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Yesterday was  a beautiful day in the city 🙏🏽💫 we went for a walk + stopped by @thehalalguys to try their new Meatless Gyro and Eggplant Hummus - perfect for fans of The Halal Guys who are looking for plant-based options - and they did not disappoint!! 🌱💥👏🏽 #ad #sponsored 

At only 150 calories with no cholesterol and 21 grams of protein per serving, the Meatless Gyro 🌱 is my new go-to when ordering from The Halal Guys 🔥 it’s available through the end of May! #TheHalalGuys #WeAreDifferent

Click the link in bio to order online for pick-up or delivery in Boston - happy dining, my friends! 🥰
That (sunny, Spring) Friday feeling 👆🏽💕✨ Meanwhile, 3 Zoom meetings + 1027462820 emails ‘till the weekend for 🙋🏽‍♀️ but who’s counting.... 💆🏽‍♀️🥴😂 PS- is it just me or does chick look a little bit like Mama and @martaherron in this pic? 🧐🧐

Chickie’s outfit is linked in this week’s stories post — in bio or alittletooloud.com— her #thefutureisfemale tee as well as most other cutie tees  in her recent Soring haul are BOGO 50% this weekend!! Linked them ALL along with her $10 @target shoes and our current favorite kiddo masks ✅✅ Patio details also linked 🥰 HAPPY FRIDAY, my friends!!!!
#Handsomehubbs just got his first 💉 and it some #Handsomehubbs just got his first 💉 and it somehow made him handsomer? @modernainc this side effect was not included in the disclaimer, please advise.... 😅😂🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✅ #vaccinehumor #soverythankful #ᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴇssᴀᴠᴇʟɪᴠᴇs 

Outfit linked in bio, on @liketoknow.it.family and in this week’s stories along with other Easter details 💕✨ Thank you @market_floral_studio for our beautiful 🌸 planters!! 😚😚
Easter weekend with Tata 🐰💕 Full, full, full Easter weekend with Tata 🐰💕 Full, full, fullest hearts (and bellies 😅) in #casarice today 🙏🏽✨ Happy Easter, loves!
My first dose of HOPE after the toughest year 🙏 My first dose of HOPE after the toughest year 🙏🏽💕✨ Thank you, scientists! Crying tears of joy at CVS like.... 😭😭🙏🏽 #scienceisreal #ᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴇssᴀᴠᴇʟɪᴠᴇs
It’s project day at #CasaRice 💥 Three years a It’s project day at #CasaRice 💥 Three years after moving in, we’re finally planting some 🌲 and 🌸 along the fence.. stay tuned for more progress and before + after pics 🤩 Will my literal AND figurative brown #funkythumb 👍🏽 kill them all before Summer arrives?! Only time will tell 🥴😂 Drop your best plant care advice below!! 🙏🏽☺️ 

Chickie’s outfit is linked in @liketoknow.it.family @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/3bMRd
Happy sunny Tuesday, loves! ☀️☺️ As promis Happy sunny Tuesday, loves! ☀️☺️ As promised, a roundup of my favorite Spring tops + sneakers is now on the blog ✅☺️ I included my favorite (inexpensive) bralettes as well, the base layer to my EVERY outfit 🙌🏽 2020 was the year of the bralette/sports bra for me and I don’t understand what took me so long to kick bras to the curb! 💯👊🏽💥 My comfy @levis are also linked ✨ you can find the post on my bio or by visiting www.alittletooloud.com ☺️ What post would you like to see next?? 😍💃🏽🥰
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