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Half Pint Travel Planning a family vacation? You're in for a trip. Turn to us for tips, tricks, and strategies to plan a (semi)seamless adventure with the kids in tow.
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All dressed up and nowhere to go. Actually, totally appropriately dressed for the day. And 2020 in general.
13/09/2020

All dressed up and nowhere to go. Actually, totally appropriately dressed for the day. And 2020 in general.

Apple picking in the wild: I figure this is as good a time as any to learn to forage for foods. @ Hāwea River
18/03/2020

Apple picking in the wild: I figure this is as good a time as any to learn to forage for foods. @ Hāwea River

Collecting pine cones under Douglas Firs. It’s starting to feel like fall here and I am so happy. I haven’t experienced ...
16/03/2020

Collecting pine cones under Douglas Firs. It’s starting to feel like fall here and I am so happy. I haven’t experienced a proper fall since living in NYC!

Spend a long weekend in , an island off of Auckland, which certainly didn’t disappoint. thanks to pristine beach coves,...
08/03/2020

Spend a long weekend in , an island off of Auckland, which certainly didn’t disappoint. thanks to pristine beach coves, waterfront vineyards, backyard bird watching, and delicious seafood. Guys we can’t get enough of this country. @ Palm Beach Waiheke Island

Good morning from lovely Wiaheke! We lucked out on a great little vacation rental.
01/03/2020

Good morning from lovely Wiaheke! We lucked out on a great little vacation rental.

Breakfast on Waiheke. Love reading the paper here. Most stories center around animal conservation and sustainability.
01/03/2020

Breakfast on Waiheke. Love reading the paper here. Most stories center around animal conservation and sustainability.

Dinner, NZ style. And thanks to E’s new obsession with the self timer, I have over 200 versions of this five minutes of ...
28/02/2020

Dinner, NZ style. And thanks to E’s new obsession with the self timer, I have over 200 versions of this five minutes of our lives.

Hiked Roy’s Peak in Wanaka today while the kids were in preschool. If you’re familiar with my athletic prowess, you know...
25/02/2020

Hiked Roy’s Peak in Wanaka today while the kids were in preschool. If you’re familiar with my athletic prowess, you know it was challenging. 😉 But we made it, and it was beautiful! @ Roys Peak

Spend the day yesterday in Cromwell, which is known for its stone fruit farms. We showed up at a spot called Cheeki Cher...
16/02/2020

Spend the day yesterday in Cromwell, which is known for its stone fruit farms. We showed up at a spot called Cheeki Cherries, only to find out cherry picking season was over. Thankfully they let us explore the grounds, cherry ice cream in hand. We also spotted a Swamp Harrier, a type of hawk, and helped scare it out of the orchard, which is covered with nets to protect it from birds and other fruit-nibbling animals.
@ Cheeki Cherries

Happy Valentine’s Day from New Zealand, where we pretty much had to remind everyone it was a holiday (such a departure f...
15/02/2020

Happy Valentine’s Day from New Zealand, where we pretty much had to remind everyone it was a holiday (such a departure from the U.S., where we have entire Hallmark card sections dedicated to National Ice Cream Day). Josh pulled together a beautiful picnic at our new favorite spot, Eely Point. They have fantastic public electric grills here (no coals/supplies required) in scenic spots. Such a good idea, eh ? 😉 Also swipe for my most beautiful bouquet to date!
@ Eely Point Lake Wanaka

Happy birthday, on the other side of the IDL, to the guy that makes dreams come true. We love you . Thank you for everyt...
13/02/2020

Happy birthday, on the other side of the IDL, to the guy that makes dreams come true. We love you . Thank you for everything!

You know the kind of people that actually show up when you invite them places? We LOVE those people! 😊 A huge welcome an...
10/02/2020

You know the kind of people that actually show up when you invite them places?
We LOVE those people! 😊
A huge welcome and thank you to Uncle and cousin Austin for visiting us here in New Zealand and putting up with an aggressive amount of attention from two admiring cousins. We are so glad you’ve been here to experience this with us—and witness the cray cray.
Now, who’s up next? 😉
@ Wanaka, New Zealand

What a day! We visited the South Island’s famous blue pools (crossed by suspension bridge) before trekking to the coast ...
08/02/2020

What a day! We visited the South Island’s famous blue pools (crossed by suspension bridge) before trekking to the coast to a tiny town for fishing with fish and chips (or fush and chups, as they say here in NZ). It felt like the end of the earth...and our party almost ran out of gas. This country is wild. And I love it.

@ Jackson Bay

I pulled out the big camera.
07/02/2020

I pulled out the big camera.

We’re still throwing rocks and breaking sticks, but the surroundings have changed a little bit.
05/02/2020

We’re still throwing rocks and breaking sticks, but the surroundings have changed a little bit.

Selfie pros. 🌈
03/02/2020

Selfie pros. 🌈

💙 We made it to Wanaka! 💙
03/02/2020

💙 We made it to Wanaka! 💙

Mission Bay, one of Auckland’s popular city beaches. Several people recommended skipping Auckland all together but I cou...
01/02/2020

Mission Bay, one of Auckland’s popular city beaches. Several people recommended skipping Auckland all together but I couldn’t disagree more! We have loved it here, especially with kids. There are loads of parks, playgrounds and beaches big and small. Also great restaurants and, for those who aren’t traveling with tiny grabby hands, shopping.

Devonport, New Zealand. I forgot the swimsuits but people often swim covered because the sun is so strong. A common expr...
30/01/2020

Devonport, New Zealand. I forgot the swimsuits but people often swim covered because the sun is so strong. A common expression here (according to our Airbnb’s owner, anyway): slip, slap, slop: slip on a shirt, slap on a hat, slop on some sunscreen.

Off for the day!
29/01/2020

Off for the day!

We made it to Auckland! That’s pretty much all I can manage to write at this point. 😴
28/01/2020

We made it to Auckland! That’s pretty much all I can manage to write at this point. 😴

This escalator at the Houston Airport is probably going to be the highlight of our six month trip.
27/01/2020

This escalator at the Houston Airport is probably going to be the highlight of our six month trip.

We’ve had lots of fun with these two this Christmas. ❤️❤️
29/12/2019

We’ve had lots of fun with these two this Christmas. ❤️❤️

The Nutcracker with my adorable four year old. 😊 Also I really should have refreshed myself on the plot in preparation f...
22/12/2019

The Nutcracker with my adorable four year old. 😊 Also I really should have refreshed myself on the plot in preparation for the 459 questions during the performance.

Getting around London is half of the fun for half pints. While we love London’s Underground, keep in mind that only a qu...
06/12/2019

Getting around London is half of the fun for half pints. While we love London’s Underground, keep in mind that only a quarter of the city’s Tube stations are step free, making them difficult with strollers. Buses, on the other hand, have designated areas for prams. Even if your kids are too old for buggies, we’re willing to bet that riding on the top level of a double decker will be the highlight of the trip. Classic black cabs—many of which are now electric—are also a hit.

London is full of excellent museums, many of which have great kid programs. At the V&A Museum of Childhood you’ll find r...
05/12/2019

London is full of excellent museums, many of which have great kid programs. At the V&A Museum of Childhood you’ll find rooms of doll houses and vintage LEGOs, as well as hands-on activities like arts and crafts. And the Horniman (pictured) is a museum loaded with exhibits—a butterfly sanctuary, hands-on music room, and an animal walk (home to rabbits, lamas and more) that keep Little’s in mind. The grounds also have some of the best views of the city. For more cultural activity ideas in London, see link in profile!

Parks and playgrounds are the backbone of any family trip, and London has dozens worth exploring! Hyde Park is not to be...
03/12/2019

Parks and playgrounds are the backbone of any family trip, and London has dozens worth exploring! Hyde Park is not to be missed: Not only is it home to the Diana Memorial Playground, as well as Serpentine Lake and Kensington Gardens, it’s also near and dear to our hearts. We got engaged here, and have taken both kiddos to explore!

Next up in our Austin With Kids guide: it’s time for dessert! After a long day of exploring, kids deserve a sweet treat....
01/12/2019

Next up in our Austin With Kids guide: it’s time for dessert! After a long day of exploring, kids deserve a sweet treat. is almost good for you...almost. Owners Anthony and Chad really care about their ingredients, sourcing organic, local, and small batch whenever possible. And flavors like chocolate with sea salt and olive oil and goat cheese, thyme, and honey, lean into adult-approved flavors. For more family friendly restaurants, coffee shops and places for a sweet treat, see the link in profile!
What is your kiddos’ favorite ice cream flavor?
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