Sharing a recap of our 7-night Mediterranean cruise (Italy and Greece) on the Disney Dream! This is not sponsored (I wish, lol), but I’m excited to share our experience. 

They have a handy little trick when you’re on board a Disney cruise line ship: you have the option to book a placeholder for a future cruise at a slight discount. This way, when you get off the ship, it’s slightly less depressing because you know you’ll be on another one soon. We got off the Disney Dream in Rome a few weeks ago, and already, we can’t wait for our next Disney cruise.

This was Disney cruise #4 (we’ve done Alaska, Bahamas/Caribbean, and Mexico), first one in Europe, and it was our favorite one (so far! – this was written before our recent Disney cruise from Barcelona). It was a combination of the destinations plus the larger ship, which was a literal Dream full of Disney magic.

(We also got to enjoy Rome on either side of our cruise! You can read about our Rome adventures here.)

7-night Disney Dream European cruise

We arrived at the Civitavecchia port via a private car that the hotel booked for us, and it was the quickest and most seamless boarding experience. By 1:30pm, we were at the pool, watching the kiddos swim and drinking cocktails with friends. (A pro tip from one of our good friends: pack your swim gear in a tote bag and check everything else. Your room won’t be ready yet, so you can head straight to the pool. It’s the least busy it will be for the entire trip and after a couple of hours, your room will be ready with all of your luggage waiting for you outside the door.)

We had lunch from Cabanas (the buffet) and ate it by the pool, checked out our room, and then got changed for the Muster Drill, Sail-A-Wave party and dinner.

On Disney cruises, you’re on a dining rotation. You get the early (6pm) or late (8pm) seating, and alternate restauran

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? We’re meeting up with friends for dinner, heading to a fun fall festival, and are touring a high school for Liv (how?!). For now, I’m just taking an easy morning with my Lumebox and my PEMF mat. The weather has been a dream this week, so I’m hoping we can sneak in a family hike. I’d love to hear what you’re up to!

It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.

10.17 Friday Faves

Fashion + beauty + random:

NYC adventures! We had the best fall break trip to NYC. It was P’s first time, and it definitely lived up to her high expectations. She couldn’t believe how tall the buildings were and how many things there are to do. Both kids were blown away by the amazing shopping, the gorgeous scenery of Central Park, and all of the incredible food options.

Some of the highlights:

Seeing Six with the fam! Liv and I saw the touring production and LOVED it, and I figured it would be the perfect family Broadway show since we’ve already seen the Disney productions. It’s not wildly inapproriate – there is some innuendo that will totally fly over younger kids’ heads – and it’s short and sweet. No intermission and more of a concert-type vibe. This cast was insane – Heart of Stone almost had me sobbing into my cup of white wine – and everyone loved it. P said she wants to see it again!

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Sharing some easy and healthy Airbnb recipes that you can make for longer vacations or when you want to save a little money on your trip.

Hi friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend and that you’re doing ok. After taking some time off at the end of last week, I’m easing back into the swing of things here on the blog. Writing here has always been a bright spot for me and I hope it’s a bright spot for you, too. <3

I’s impossible to ignore the heaviness of recent events: the loss of Charlie Kirk, the tragedy of the school shooting, the woman who was killed on public transportation, and remembering 9/11. It’s been a lot. If you’re feeling sadness or heaviness, please know that I see you, I feel it too, and I’m sending you a big hug through the screen.

In the spirit of focusing on some of the simple joys, I wanted to share something a little lighter today: easy and healthy Airbnb recipes. I’ve been wanting to publish this since we got back from Spain and now we’re in September. No time like the present

Easy and Healthy Airbnb Recipes for Travel

Why We Cook at Airbnbs While Traveling

When we travel, we’ve learned that eating out for every single meal just doesn’t work for us. It gets expensive quickly, restaurant meals can be heavy, and the kids don’t exactly love sitting at a table three times a day.

What works better for us: eating out for one large meal per day (usually lunch or dinner), and enjoying quick bites out, or making the rest of our meals simple and fresh at the Airbnb. Not only is it more budget-friendly, but it also feels fun to shop local markets, enjoy regional specialties, and gather for a casual family dinner. Also, the restaurants and cafes that we dine at are AWESOME; it’s better to splurge on one larger, amazing meal than a bunch of mediocre places throughout the day.

During our trip to Spain, some of my favorite memories were cooking alongside my friend Sam. She’d make a dish or two, I’d make something at the Airbnb and we’d walk it over, and the kids would run around while we shared good food, good wine, and good company. That’s what vacation meals should feel like! We looked forward to our family dinners, and since they live there, they didn’t need to feel like they had to feed all of us or go out to restaurants multiple times each week. We shared the cooking and cleaning load, and it was awesome.

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Sharing some of my tips on how I beat jet lag and wake up in another country bright eyed and bushy tailed (even while flying economy).

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re enjoying the week! I have another day packed with calls but am looking forward to going live in our Detox group today – just a heads up, protocols are 20% off this week, including the detox.

While I’m sitting here at my desk, I DEFINITELY have the travel bug (again). I read somewhere that constantly needing to travel is some kind of trauma response but we’re just going to ignore that mmm k?  I’ve been meaning to write a post about jet lag and some of the things that have helped me, and figured it would be a good day to share.

Jet lag used to ruin every trip for me. I’d land somewhere new, ready to explore, but my body would be stuck in another time zone: wide awake at 3 AM and crashing mid-afternoon. Over the years (and many international flights later), I’ve tested dozens of strategies to figure out what actually works. Now, I can hop across time zones and adjust quickly, without losing precious days to brain fog and exhaustion.

Here’s my zero-jet lag travel routine.

How to travel without jet lag

Start Before You Fly

The secret to beating jet lag is to prepare before you even step on the plane. A few days ahead of travel, I start shifting my sleep schedule by waking up a little earlier (or later, depending on my destination). Even a 30-minute adjustment each day can make a big difference once you land. Leading up to our last Spain trip, I woke up EARLY (5 and 4:30am) and it was awesome to actually be tired on the plane.

Another tool I love is the Timeshifter app (not sponsored or affiliated, I just love it).It builds a personalized schedule based on your flight details and sleep patterns, telling you exactly when to seek light, avoid caffeine, or take short naps. The app was created with input from sleep scientists and astronauts (!) who deal with extreme circadian rhythm shifts. The first trip plan is free, and it completely changed how I travel. The girls’ naturopath told us about it and it’s been AMAZING.

Smart Sleep Support

Sometimes a little extra help goes a long way.

Melatonin (low dose) – I use this sparingly to help signal my body it’s time to sleep. It’s my go-to for a reset whenever I’m traveling, especially because hotel sleep can be dicey. It’s been a total gamechanger for me.

Magnesium oil or spray – Applying this before bed helps my muscles relax and supports deeper rest.

Sleep mask + ear plugs – Darkness and quiet are non-negotiables. A good mask and quality ear plugs help mimic nighttime even when it’s bright and noisy on the plane.

Blue light blocking glasses – I have bother True Dark and Vivarays and love them both.

Travel pillow + blanket – If I can get a few solid hours of rest on the plane, the adjustment is so much smoother.

Light, Movement & Caffeine

Once I land, I treat light like medicine. Bright sunlight is one of the strongest signals to reset your circadian rhythm. I try to spend at least 20–30 minutes outside in the mornin

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We have a wild one ahead: a school event, two volleyball games for Liv, one basketball game for P, a tailgate for the U of A, and family dinner at our house. Tons of fun stuff, but the back-to-school chaos is in full swing.

We started off the week in San Diego and went for the long weekend. It was everything my heart could have wished for: tons of beach time, time with our Kleiger fam, delicious food, and coller weather. It’s definitely one of our favorite spots for a reason!
Some pics from the adventures:

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