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New York City Travel Diary

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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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It’s Opening Day in America’s (and my husband’s) most beloved ballpark this week ⚾️🎟️🔥👏🏽 Planning on taking the kids this spring or summer? Don’t worry - I got chuuu Mama! 🥰❤️ Tips and tricks for a successful trip to Fenway Park with your littles: 

⚾️ Sign your kids up for Red Sox Kid Nation to score them a free ticket! The first tier (rookie) membership is free and also gets them some @redsox swag 👏🏽 Sign up for the newsletter while you’re at it to be notified of kid/family friendly ballpark events or special games 🔥

⚾️ Enter through Gate K (for kids!) to access @fenwaypark ‘s Kids Concourse where you’ll find fun games and activities for your littles! Think face painting, balloon art, more kid friendly concession stands, etc.. 

⚾️ Wally’s Clubhouse is a great spot for little humans to stretch their legs and partake in some ballpark fun of their own: Lego blocks, a toddler playground, magic shoes and in inning 3, photo ops with Wally himself 🥰 

⚾️ Although game goers are limited in what size bag they can bring in, diaper bags get a free pass so don’t fret about the size (just leave pocket knifes at home.. 😅😅). Small, umbrella type strollers are also allowed in the stadium 👏🏽 

⚾️ Family bathrooms are located near the Customer Service booth at Gate E and next to the elevator in the Big Concourse, on the Pavilion Level under Pavilion Box 14 and on top of Pavilion Box 2 🔥🔥 @fenwaypark also features clean and private pumping/nursing stations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Note: every bathroom (not just family bathrooms and regardless of gender) has changing tables 🫰🏽 

⚾️ If you are worried about drinking, purchase tickets in the CVS Family Section located in grandstands sections 32 + 33. No alcohol is allowed here and this is strictly enforced. 

⚾️ HAVE FUN!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 

What’s your happiest Fenway memory?! Mine might be the snapshots compiled in this video — the kids’ first time in a place that means so much to my #handsomehubbs and family 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
.. and if that doesn’t call for a @badbunnypr ba .. and if that doesn’t call for a @badbunnypr bathroom dance party, I don’t know what does 😜😂💃🏽 Click the link in bio to shop @harperwilde 15% off 👏🏽🔥 

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And not pictured 🩲, to spare my dad 🤣: 

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code GOWILDESTEPHANIE gets you 15% off 🥰❤️ What’s your fave?!?
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Thank you @tooletries_hq for upgrading our shower game, BIG TIME 👏🏽🔥😋
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I keep all 4 ski bags packed with: boots, socks, waterproof layers, head/face coverings, helmet, goggles + mittens - essentially everything but base + inner layers. When we get back from a 🎿 trip, I immediately wash (regular), dry (air, no dryer) and repack 💥🫰🏽 It’s so beyond helpful to be able to grab and go knowing we’re not leaving anything behind. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 See you next year, babies 🎒🎒❤️‍🔥
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It’s Opening Day in America’s (and my husband’s) most beloved ballpark this week ⚾️🎟️🔥👏🏽 Planning on taking the kids this spring or summer? Don’t worry - I got chuuu Mama! 🥰❤️ Tips and tricks for a successful trip to Fenway Park with your littles: 

⚾️ Sign your kids up for Red Sox Kid Nation to score them a free ticket! The first tier (rookie) membership is free and also gets them some @redsox swag 👏🏽 Sign up for the newsletter while you’re at it to be notified of kid/family friendly ballpark events or special games 🔥

⚾️ Enter through Gate K (for kids!) to access @fenwaypark ‘s Kids Concourse where you’ll find fun games and activities for your littles! Think face painting, balloon art, more kid friendly concession stands, etc.. 

⚾️ Wally’s Clubhouse is a great spot for little humans to stretch their legs and partake in some ballpark fun of their own: Lego blocks, a toddler playground, magic shoes and in inning 3, photo ops with Wally himself 🥰 

⚾️ Although game goers are limited in what size bag they can bring in, diaper bags get a free pass so don’t fret about the size (just leave pocket knifes at home.. 😅😅). Small, umbrella type strollers are also allowed in the stadium 👏🏽 

⚾️ Family bathrooms are located near the Customer Service booth at Gate E and next to the elevator in the Big Concourse, on the Pavilion Level under Pavilion Box 14 and on top of Pavilion Box 2 🔥🔥 @fenwaypark also features clean and private pumping/nursing stations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Note: every bathroom (not just family bathrooms and regardless of gender) has changing tables 🫰🏽 

⚾️ If you are worried about drinking, purchase tickets in the CVS Family Section located in grandstands sections 32 + 33. No alcohol is allowed here and this is strictly enforced. 

⚾️ HAVE FUN!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 

What’s your happiest Fenway memory?! Mine might be the snapshots compiled in this video — the kids’ first time in a place that means so much to my #handsomehubbs and family 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
.. and if that doesn’t call for a @badbunnypr ba .. and if that doesn’t call for a @badbunnypr bathroom dance party, I don’t know what does 😜😂💃🏽 Click the link in bio to shop @harperwilde 15% off 👏🏽🔥 

🎥 Items shown: 

☝🏽 the BLISS bralette in the “take up space” edit in size S 🫰🏽

✌🏽 the LOUNGE RIBBED TRIANGLE bralette in size S 

👌🏽 the BLISS TRIANGLE BRALETTE in color beige, size S 

And not pictured 🩲, to spare my dad 🤣: 

🫰🏽 no show high waste brief in size S 
🫰🏽no show bikini in size S 

code GOWILDESTEPHANIE gets you 15% off 🥰❤️ What’s your fave?!?
🐰 PSA 🐰 Easter is two weeks away 💓 🥚🌷 Swipe for cutie, unique Easter basket ideas that will make it your 🐇 on time 👏🏽 and click the link in bio to shop 🫰🏽✨ HAPPY SPRING, friends! 🌷💫
🚿 Showering in #CasaRice will never be the same 🚿 Showering in #CasaRice will never be the same again thanks to @tooletries_hq 🔥🙌🏽 #gifted 

Products shown: 

🫰🏽 The Harvey & Oliver Set (mirror + caddy) 

🫰🏽 The Arnold (2 pack of hook tiles that can hold up to 4 pounds - we were SHOOK when we realized our heavy towels stay up, even when wet!!) 

🫰🏽Silicone body scrubber 🧽 

Thank you @tooletries_hq for upgrading our shower game, BIG TIME 👏🏽🔥😋
Best $70 we’ve spent in a WHILE 🔥 See the sid Best $70 we’ve spent in a WHILE 🔥 See the side straps?! The bag can also hold skis, too, if you can believe it 😱 I LOVE that it’s a 🎒 because we need hands free to carry the little’s bags ($30, also linked in bio!) and other gear 🙌🏽 We’ve used these for our last 2 ski trips and they are a game changer ✅ 

I keep all 4 ski bags packed with: boots, socks, waterproof layers, head/face coverings, helmet, goggles + mittens - essentially everything but base + inner layers. When we get back from a 🎿 trip, I immediately wash (regular), dry (air, no dryer) and repack 💥🫰🏽 It’s so beyond helpful to be able to grab and go knowing we’re not leaving anything behind. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 See you next year, babies 🎒🎒❤️‍🔥
One last 🎿 weekend before welcoming in the🌷🌸🌺🌼 ✨ In like a lion, out like a lamb 🫰🏽 Peace out #skiszn ✌🏽- we *really* gave it our ALL this year 🙌🏽🔥🎿✅
A little recap of Mr. and Mrs. Williamson’s ✨D A little recap of Mr. and Mrs. Williamson’s ✨D R E A M Y ✨ happily ever after 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️💍🌴💓 We love you guys!!!! 💫💫💫💫
A weekend away from the kids.. but not their GERMS A weekend away from the kids.. but not their GERMS 🦠🤮🙃💚 Made the best of 72 hours in San Diego with the stomach bug, fina cortesía de mi Chickie Lou ☠️☠️ Bug or no bug, so thankful to be a part of your forever - ain’t no thang gonna keep us from celebrating our best guy finding his forever gal, @hayhaywilliamson 💓🙏🏽✨ Que vivan los novios!!! 👰🏼🤵🏼‍♂️🫶🏽
It’s a snowstorm eve miracle! 😂❄️💓 @sw It’s a snowstorm eve miracle! 😂❄️💓 @sweatybetty sure knows how to make ‘em! Click the in bio (or visit the blog and click to shop my Instagram) to shop my favorite base layers at 50% off! 🎿🔥
Another week, another library trip 🫶🏽Really Another week, another library trip 🫶🏽Really excited about this week’s picks! 

🔥 Stella Never Gives Up by @andominguezzzz ft. a Latinx girl who wants to save the ocean while on vacation — sound like anyone you know? 😂❤️‍🔥 Chick is bound to love this series 🤞🏽🤞🏽 

🔥 Anisa’s International Day by @reemfaruqi centers Pakistani culture 🙌🏽 as we follow Anisa’s adventures introducing her culture to her classmates! 

🔥 The Lemonade Series grabbed Chick immediately! It humorously covers themes of sibling rivalry and conflict resolution. She was laughing out loud while reading this morning 😂😍

🔥 The Invincible Girls Series are shorter chapter books geared towards the 7-10 age group. Chick devours them in *literally* one sitting 🥲 

🔥 Say it Out Loud by @allisonvarnes is one we will try to read together as it’s more advanced (and longer!). The main theme is bullying and the consequences of staying silent. It looks really interesting and has great reviews ❤️‍🔥 

She likely won’t read all of them - I never know what will grab her attention! — but I loaded UP this week because most books are on the shorter side ❤️

Links in bio!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽
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