Looking for a kid-friendly hotel in Lisbon? We stayed at Santiago de Alfama and it was amazing. It’s a hidden gem that won’t disappoint.
Bedtime Routine for a 2 Year Old: Our Routine Chart
Nothing changes more than the bedtime routine for a 2 year old. Just when we think we’ve got it down, a new surprise pops up. It’s called the “Twonager”.
Christmas in July: 4 Reasons to Celebrate
From the parties to the decorations to great Christmas cards, there are many reasons we celebrate Christmas in July. Here are our top reasons!
Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Ideas for a 2 Year Old
When your daughter is two, it’s basically universal that she’s obsessed with Minnie Mouse, right? So we just had to have a Minnie Mouse Birthday Party!
Princess Cruises Pacific Coast Wine Cruise: Santa Barbara
We recently returned from our first cruise ever! We were so excited when we found a good deal for a Princess Cruise starting in Los Angeles and wrapping up in Vancouver. It was advertised as a wine country cruise, so…
Flying with Kids: What to Bring
I always thought it was so cliche when people would say “enjoy every moment because kids grow up so fast.” Olivia is only a year and a half old, so it’s not like we woke up one day and all…
A Wizard of Oz Christmas Tradition?
Wizards and Christmas. They go together like lamb and tuna fish. Or perhaps spaghetti and meatballs. Either way, it’s a thing. And even before there was Harry Potter on Freeform 24/7 (RIP) during the 25 Days of Christmas, our family…
The Whistling Duck: A Little Comfort from Home
Most kids have that one toy they can’t leave home without. Before Olivia was born, I often wondered what hers would be. It turns out she has a few. One of them was a last minute Ariel stuffed animal from…
Holiday Gift Guide: Our Favorite Things
If it feels like the holiday season was just here, that’s because it was. It has become this three month long affair. But at Bottles & Banter, we like to respect the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays. So now that we’re…
Parmesan Pesto Pasta featuring Cherry Tomatoes and Shrimp
In our house, cheese is incorporated into just about every dish. We love it! Our little one was dairy intolerant until she was one year old, and after that, her love for cheese took off! Now, we try to sneak…
