We celebrated aunt juju @juls.kemp in style yester We celebrated aunt juju @juls.kemp in style yesterday, huge shoutout to @thepicnic.collective for this beautiful setup 🥰🙌🏻
Milo in Malibu 🥰 My favorite yearly tradition ♥️🙏🏼
Happy birthday Aunt Googoo ♥️ we love you so m Happy birthday Aunt Googoo ♥️ we love you so much, can’t want to celebrate you all weekend 🥳
I love bringing Milo here, having so much fun show I love bringing Milo here, having so much fun showing him around despite the June gloom ☁️ This city has my heart forever ♥️
Day 2: Baldwin hills scenic overlook, the Grove & Farmer’s Market, + Petersen Auto Museum 🚘
We’re in a “Milo says cheese & smiles for phot We’re in a “Milo says cheese & smiles for photos” phase & I can’t get enough 😍 
Day 1 in LA… LA Zoo + the Observatory & a looong walk around silverlake aka my old stomping grounds ♥️
Memorial Day weekend 🥰 Milo & I are ready to ca Memorial Day weekend 🥰 Milo & I are ready to catch some summer vibes in CA tomorrow 🙌🏻 Swipe to see us last MDW, where did my baby go?! 😫😭
Last weekend with the sweetest lifelong friends 🥰 Swipe for a trip down memory lane 😂 love these friends & all 8 of these babies so much ♥️
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Travel, Travel Tips · April 15, 2019

12 TIPS TO SURVIVE A LONG FLIGHT

Below I’m sharing my best 12 tips to survive a long flight from many YEARS of traveling frequently, often on 6+ hour flights.

  1. STAY HYDRATED!
    • The first thing I do when I get through security at the airport is buy a LARGE bottle of water to take onto the plane! You never know how long it will be before you get a beverage & tiny cups of lukewarm water isn’t going to cut it.
  2. PICK YOUR SEAT WISELY!
    • I always pick my seat very deliberately, especially for a long flight. If there is a “comfort plus” option, I pay a little extra to have more legroom & a more desirable seat in general. I try to be close to the bathroom & as close to the front as possible.
  3. BRING NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES!
    • Tristan has had the Bose ones for awhile & he got me a pair as a gift recently & they are life-changing! I put them on as soon as I’m settled into my seat & don’t take them off the entire flight. They drain out all of the plane noise & people around you.
  4. DON’T FORGET A NECK PILLOW!
    • So so so important on a long flight! It’s already very uncomfortable to try & sleep well on a plane but without a good, firm neck pillow, I can’t imagine how awful it would be! Splurge on a quality one & you won’t regret it.
  5. PACK AN EYE MASK!
    • These can be so beneficial, especially on red eye or extremely long flights. I pop one on once I’m settled in & usually can doze right off.
  6. BRING YOUR COZIEST SWEATER!
    • Probably my number one must have on a flight is a cozy sweater. You never know if it’ll be hot or cold on the plane, so I always wear a t-shirt & bring a sweater. Wrapping up in your softest, coziest sweater can be so comforting & relaxing on a long flight.
  7. PACK YOUR OWN GREEN TEA!
    • I drink a cup of green tea (decaffeinated) every night before bed & it’s one of those things that relaxes me & really helps me shut down before bed. I bring my own tea bags when I fly, ask for a cup of hot water, & bam, relaxation here I come.
  8. TAKE YOUR OWN SNACKS!
    • You never know what kind of snacks you’ll get on the plane & let’s face it, most likely they won’t be healthy or appealing. I always pack a bag of nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), dark chocolate, & dried fruit for flights. Pack your favorite snacks & never worry about going hungry on a long flight again.
  9. TAKE MELATONIN!
    • So helpful for falling asleep, I can’t imagine not having it on a red eye or long flight! I wouldn’t recommend it for flights under 6 hours. It can definitely make you a little groggy when you wake up.
  10. BRING A PORTABLE PHONE CHARGER!
    • JUST IN CASE your seat doesn’t have power, the outlet isn’t working, or you need to charge both your phone & iPad. It is always helpful to have our own portable charger with you.
  11. MOISTURIZE!
    • Flights always dry my face & hands out so badly. I always pack face moisturizer & hand lotion to apply throughout long flights.
  12. DOWNLOAD MORE THAN ENOUGH TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO!
    • I’ve learned my lesson in the past by not downloading anything to watch. I’ve been miserably bored on long flights or subjected to watch whatever is available from the airline. You never know what options they will have so it’s best to download more than enough tv shows, movies, podcasts, music, and/or audible books.

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We celebrated aunt juju @juls.kemp in style yester We celebrated aunt juju @juls.kemp in style yesterday, huge shoutout to @thepicnic.collective for this beautiful setup 🥰🙌🏻
Milo in Malibu 🥰 My favorite yearly tradition ♥️🙏🏼
Happy birthday Aunt Googoo ♥️ we love you so m Happy birthday Aunt Googoo ♥️ we love you so much, can’t want to celebrate you all weekend 🥳
I love bringing Milo here, having so much fun show I love bringing Milo here, having so much fun showing him around despite the June gloom ☁️ This city has my heart forever ♥️
Day 2: Baldwin hills scenic overlook, the Grove & Farmer’s Market, + Petersen Auto Museum 🚘
We’re in a “Milo says cheese & smiles for phot We’re in a “Milo says cheese & smiles for photos” phase & I can’t get enough 😍 
Day 1 in LA… LA Zoo + the Observatory & a looong walk around silverlake aka my old stomping grounds ♥️
Memorial Day weekend 🥰 Milo & I are ready to ca Memorial Day weekend 🥰 Milo & I are ready to catch some summer vibes in CA tomorrow 🙌🏻 Swipe to see us last MDW, where did my baby go?! 😫😭
Last weekend with the sweetest lifelong friends 🥰 Swipe for a trip down memory lane 😂 love these friends & all 8 of these babies so much ♥️
Happy birthday Wes & Henry 🎈 Love these besties Happy birthday Wes & Henry 🎈 Love these besties & not-so-baby boys 💙
A super special Mother’s Day filled with 2 of my A super special Mother’s Day filled with 2 of my favorite things (peonies + a winery) ❤️🙌🏻
Milo, being your mama is the best part of life, yo Milo, being your mama is the best part of life, you’re my biggest blessing ❤️ To my own mommy, thank you for being there through every up and every down & being my number one supporter for 32 years 🙏🏼 The best mama & nana there is ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day to all the super moms out there 🙌🏻
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