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Hey there! Welcome to the LoKo Travel Life Podcast, where we, two moms and sisters, share our experiences of traveling with our kiddos. On this podcast, we’ll be taking you along for the journey as we navigate traveling with our kids, share our stories, perspectives, and lessons learned, provide encouragement that we’ve been there and we get it (you aren’t alone if you had to sing the last hour of a road trip or had a screaming toddler), and sprinkle in some sisterly comedic relief. So throw ...
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In today's episode, we're going to be recapping our recent trip to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. We'll be talking about who the Ark is best suited for, activities, where we stayed, what went well, lessons learned, highlights of the trip, and bonus question, would we go on a weekend getaway here with our spouses? Did we miss anything …
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22:First Solo Trip as a Mom of Three & Real Life w/KoKo
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Life has been crazy and hard lately. In this episode, I get pretty vulnerable and give you a glimpse into what's been happening behind the scenes as a mama to three boys ages 6, 3, and 9 months. And I share about my FIRST solo trip with my boys, the highs and lows and encourage you to get out there, face the LoKo, and take that next adventure. Conn…
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21: Setting Expectations when Traveling with Extended Family
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Let's be honest, traveling with your own family can be tricky. Add in extended family and it can be even trickier. In our experience, we've learned that talking about expectations BEFORE the trip really helps set you up for a successful trip (We are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but we sure try). In this episode (me, Lolo) walks th…
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Thinking about taking a cruise for your next vacation? Then this episode is for you! There are so many options for cruising. In this episode, we'll help you narrow your focus to key areas that will equip you to book the cruise that is the best fit for you and your kiddos. We'll talk through 4 tips we learned from our recent 6-night Western Caribbea…
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19: Travel Highs and Lows from our Royal Caribbean Cruise
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You might be thinking, how are there any lows when going on a cruise? But, let's just be real. Life happens (even when you're on vacation). Join us for real life with LoLo and KoKo as we share both the highs and lows of cruising with our families. Have questions about cruising? We'd love to help! Send us a DM on instagram. Find us on Instagram @LoK…
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18: 2023 Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2024
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Join us as we reflect on our adventures and lessons learned in 2023 and look ahead to what’s ahead in 2024. We chat through highs and lows in 2023, our biggest takeaways, and what we are looking forward to in 2024. We know it’s a bit late, but in our book, it’s never too late to reflect on the year and look ahead to what’s next. We can’t wait for y…
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17: Travel and Core Memories with Family Therapist Amberly Stevens
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Whether you're an anxious mom looking for tips on road trips and camping or simply curious about the power of early associations in children, this episode is for you! In this episode, we sit down with fellow mama and therapist, Amberly Stevens, as we dive into the fascinating world of brain development, core memories, and the impact of travel on a …
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16: Using a Travel Agent: Is it for you? With Ashley Kindsvatter
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Have you ever wondered if you should use a travel agent? Is it even in your budget? What kind of services do they provide? Then this episode for you! In today’s episode, KoKo and I sit down with fellow mama, podcaster, and travel agent, Ashley Kindsvatter and dive into the services she offers, who could benefit from using a travel agent, and debunk…
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15: Managing Emotions and Travel with Tera Wages
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In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with emotional regulation coach, Tera Wages, about the link between travel, kids and emotions. Tera shares her personal experiences as a mama and travel enthusiast, touches on common parenting fears tied to traveling with kids, and offers tips for managing emotions both at home and while traveling. …
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14: Holiday Series: Real Life with LoLo - Protecting What Brings me Joy during the Holiday Season
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Anyone else feel like they blinked and it's the middle of November? Same. In this episode, I share a little insight into real life with me, LoLo. What I've been learning to help you think about what you can do to be the best version of yourself during this busy holiday season. I mean, all seasons of motherhood seem full, but the holiday season just…
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13: Holiday Series: Road Trips - Creating Memories and Foster Relationship Building with JJ Campbell
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Holiday Travel season is upon us. We know a lot of families out there travel for the holidays to visit relatives, and sometimes, that means a road trip. Let’s be honest, sometimes travel in the car for road trips, long or short can be cumbersome because you just don’t know what to do. You don’t want to pack a crazy amount of stuff and there’s only …
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12: Solo Dad Trip Review & Processing Big Emotions with Obe Costello
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Curious about solo traveling from a dad's perspective? On this episode, LoLo's husband, Obe, talks about his FIRST solo flying experience with their two year old, Kai. And then, LoLo & Obe talk about processing BIG emotions hiking in Denver, Colorado. Have you ever wondered if you are the only family that has a blow up or disagreement on vacation a…
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11: Practical Budget Travel Tips with Teran Sands
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Do you want to travel, but budgeting and the cost seems overwhelming? Tune in to this episode for some practical tips on how to set aside money for travel, how to stay on budget when traveling, and what to do when traveling might be out of your budget right now. In this episode, fellow travel loving mama, podcaster, entrepreneur, and Accountant, Te…
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10: What to do When a Trip Doesn't Go as Planned
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Have you ever taken a trip and it didn't go as planned? Yupp, us too. In this episode, we provide some practical tips to help YOU prepare for when a trip doesn't go as planned. Because let's be honest, when traveling with kids, something unexpected is bound to happen. Let's connect! Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel Life Connect with us in our …
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9: Another Mom's Travel Perspective with Angie Richter
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Need some encouragement to take the plunge and book an international adventure? Tune in to this episode, where we interview a fellow travel loving mama and fellow podcaster, Angie Richter. We dive in to some travel highs and lows from her recent trip to Switzerland and Greece and she shares some travel advice for traveling with kids. She might just…
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We're giving you a behind the scenes look into our LoKo Life. Seriously though, we're a tad bit crazy and the day KoKo went into labor with her third son was no different. Need some sisterly comedic relief and a good laugh? Tune in to this episode. We also share a few of our favorite places in Madison, Wisconsin. 📍Some of our favorite places in the…
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Let's be real, traveling with car seats can be hard. If you're in the season of life with young kiddos, don't let car seats be the reason that keeps you from traveling. In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of the different methods of flying with car seats to equip YOU with the information you need to fly with car seats. Check out the li…
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Let's face it, flying with kids can be overwhelming, sometimes even so much so, you can talk yourself out of a trip all together. In this episode, we'll be giving you that pep talk to mentally prepare for flying with your kids and encourage you that flying with your kids is worth it. You've got this! Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel Life https…
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5: Tools for Naps and Bedtime while Traveling
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Don't know what to bring with you to help with sleep while traveling? This episode is all about the tools we've found helpful while navigating naps and bedtime while traveling. If you missed Episode 4, you'll want to take a listen, because we dive in to our sleep styles (spoiler, they are VERY different). BUT despite our differences, there are 2 sl…
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4: Navigating Naps and Bedtimes while Traveling - Two Different Perspectives
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Navigating naps and bedtimes can be tricky (or maybe trickier for some than others). On this episode, we your hosts, LoLo and KoKo, share our very different perspectives on how we navigate sleep on trips. We dig in to our travel styles (go with the flow and a bit more structured) and talk pros and cons for both to help YOU prepare for your next tri…
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Welcome to the first episode of the LoKo Travel Life Podcast. Where we, two moms and sisters, share our experiences of traveling with our kiddos. On this episode we dive into who we are, why we love to travel, and what you can expect from future episodes. We're SO glad you're here! Looking to build community with other mamas who love to travel? Joi…
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We get it, traveling with kids takes a lot out of us mamas - mentally, emotionally, and physically. Oftentimes, we get caught up in all the to do's in planning a trip and forget about mentally preparing and how we want to feel about the trip. Have you ever stopped to think, "how will my family remember 'mom' before a trip"? On this episode, we are …
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On this episode, we're sharing some of our travel highs and lows so you can get a glimpse into our reality and get to know us a bit better! We're talking our proud (ok, maybe not so proud) mom travel moments. You aren't alone if you had a toddler get sick in Disney World or on your 8 hour road trip home from visiting your family. Looking to build c…
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Hey there! Welcome to the LoKo Travel Life Podcast, where we, two moms and sisters, share our experiences of traveling with our kiddos. On this podcast, we’ll be taking you along for the journey as we navigate traveling with our kids, share our stories, perspectives, and lessons learned, provide encouragement that we’ve been there and we get it (yo…
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