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Barcelona

Our family has visited Barcelona twice together. The first time we visited (2018), our son was only 5 years old and my husband was there for work. That trip lit a spark for me—not only because of how it expanded my own understanding of the world—but because I saw travel opened up something for my son.

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Chicago

I lived in Chicago for almost twenty-five years and developed a short list of favorite coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants. These are the spots our family looks forward to going back to when we visit and the recommendations I share with friends!

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Tiny Bowls

I absolutely love tiny bowls and have started collecting them when we travel. Each time I use one for a snack or s part of a charcuterie spread, I think about where I got it and it brings back great memories. Tiny bowls are also very easy to carry home in a full suitcase!