Do you Dare?
Dare to admit the truth to yourself first, then whisper it to others before proclaiming it loudly. Dare to believe in yourself and your soul’s calling, even if no one else does. Dare to love and be loved. Dare to be YOU!
Latest from the Blog
Personal stories and tips on how to be more self accepting and self reliant in love, adventure and career (laced with pop culture references).
Family-friendly Travel Tips for Messinia Mainland in Greece (Peloponnese)
Here is what I would consider and/or do differently after a whirlwind 2-week trip to Greece with an almost 2-year-old, where we boarded and paid for a flight to Naxos for 6 nights and then spent 6 nights in Kalamata, Cut out the islands – the Cyclades island towns are...
Toddler’s First Trip to Europe: Itinerary, Flight & Travel Gear Recommendations
We took our first trip as a family of three to Greece this past summer with our almost two-year old; swinging big out of the gate! Sienna had never been on a plane before, let alone an overnight flight for 9 hours. She'd only been on short local getaways and those did...
Is Travelling to Naxos Island with a Toddler a Good Idea?
If you’re travelling from North America all the way to Greece, you may be wondering if it's worth adding complexity to your itinerary by adding a boat or plane ride to the Cyclades islands. While it was all fine and dandy before we had kids, this year the debate was...
The Pros and Cons of Exclusively Breastfeeding Baby
I never expected to exclusively breastfeed. My plan going in was to combination feed with breast and bottle to give us the best of all worlds. I heard stories about milk supply not coming in or declining, babies who preferred bottles over boobies and the exact...
How to Ramp Up to Exclusive Breastfeeding in 6 weeks
My intention with this post is to share a personal journey on breastfeeding, which started as an uphill battle after a 2 day stint in the NICU and things I learned along the way. When I was still pregnant, I started educating myself by attending local La Leche League...
On Pregnancy and Work
I suppose I always pictured my journey to motherhood would feel a certain way. It took a herculean effort to excavate my past / fears to even attempt the journey. It wouldn’t have been possible without marrying someone with the capacity to love and take care of me and...
Hi my name is Vanessa.
So far, my 30’s have been about embracing self-love and romantic love with a partner, navigating a true shift into adulthood, while retaining a playful and curious spirit.
My goal is to make others (and myself) feel less alone on this journey called life, by sharing lessons learned along the way!