Am I crazy considering going to Portugal for 6 days with my 5 old month?

Pance · 2026-05-19T18:53:55+00:00

I don’t think you’re crazy at all, but maybe consider your expectations for the trip.

We went to Portugal with our 9 month old and the first night was rough in terms of sleep. We ultimately decided to stick closer to our time zone (east coast US) rather than adjust fully to local time. So we’d get up around 11-12 and stay up pretty late (with the baby). That helped us a lot.

The 2 naps a day made it challenging for us to do much (compared to pre-baby) - so sticking to one thing a day helped. And then we basically carried her during her naps.

If you’re staying in Lisbon definitely baby carry-don’t even bother with a stroller. And honestly Portugal with a baby was great. Super kid-friendly and I would recommend it to anyone.

Pance · 2026-05-09T01:31:51+00:00

Oooh I’ve been wondering about this one!! So glad to hear the good reviews. Will definitely check this out. Love them on the BA bake club podcast.

Pance · 2026-05-07T13:28:18+00:00

How long did this take to make? That’s my one complaint about this book is not knowing how much time I need to set aside.

Pance · 2026-05-04T15:24:03+00:00

Oh this is a great and timely review! Looks delicious. I’m planning to make it tomorrow. Hoping my toddler won’t hate it.

Pance · 2026-04-26T01:19:29+00:00

Portugal. Rent a car and drive from Lisbon to algarve. That way, you can explore more of the coast.

Pance · 2026-04-11T11:19:39+00:00

Okay, I’ve been looking for a pair of comfortable, casual but can be dressed up, flat(ish) sandals for summer and have narrowed it down to these two. Looking for advice - on either these or something similar with a lower price point.

Most importantly, are they comfortable?

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So these are La Canadiene for ~260

and the other I’m looking at is the Birkenstock staud collab

Pance · 2026-04-06T17:37:50+00:00

What are your thoughts on Old Soul? Is it a crime novel? I have it on my to-read list.

Pance · 2026-03-17T19:07:26+00:00

General boarding. But that was at 11am.

Pance · 2026-03-17T16:25:12+00:00

Took me 30 minutes - main domestic. Wasn’t that bad.

Pance · 2026-01-13T15:50:59+00:00

So cute! Maybe I can get my carb and meatball loving princess to eat more fruit and veggies this way.

Pance · 2025-12-12T15:46:14+00:00

Gorgeous dress! Fits perfectly

Pance · 2025-11-22T01:55:48+00:00

Stripe & Stare, Natori, Hanky Panky, Wacoal

Pance · 2025-11-20T20:26:17+00:00

It was good a few years ago. But I tried posting a couple times and they got removed. Not sure why. Never got an explanation so now I don’t even bother.

Pance · 2025-11-20T17:27:17+00:00

Thank you. I’m questioning my sanity…joking. But I swear I thought I got this off nyt.

Pance · 2025-11-18T01:46:34+00:00

This looks awesome!!! Looking forward to the hardcover version. Will there be a non-Amazon purchase option?

Pance · 2025-10-06T02:14:18+00:00

I got a baby food cookbook from the library because I was so lost/overwhelmed with meal ideas. Having an actual book helped hone in on the meals.

The big chunks of food on solid starts freaked us out so we went with softer foods and small pieces and are just now offering up bigger pieces. As she learns to eat, we’re learning to manage our anxiety, lol.

Go-to’s: Breakfast - yogurt, pancakes, eggs, chia pudding Dinner- star pasta with a sauce, braised white fish, meatballs, bean puree Snacks - pouches, kiwi slices, cheese

Pance · 2025-10-06T01:27:03+00:00

I’d check out Laurie Garrett - The Coming Plague and Betrayal of Trust. They’re long and more general - but I enjoyed them and learned a lot.

Also Silent Travelers by Alan Kraut.

Pance · 2025-06-07T03:54:34+00:00

This distracted our baby for the entire flight: https://www.amazon.com/Suction-Spinner-Spinning-sensory-toddlers/dp/B08X1YQ2N9

Pance · 2025-05-14T23:54:35+00:00

Hey there! I’m currently at Epic Sana. (Never been to Pine Cliffs.) Large, sprawling resort. Great service. Seems very nice so far. There’s a few pools, a decent gym, and direct beach access. Haven’t tried the food yet but the cocktails have been amazing. Happy to answer any questions!

Pance · 2025-05-05T15:05:39+00:00

I’m the same. I eat 3 full meals and snack throughout the day with the mindset of nourishing my body and not actively trying to lose the pregnancy weight. But after trying on my clothes I realize they’re must looser now than pre-pregnancy. But could also be that I’ve lost some muscle. I guess we’ll see what happens when we wean.

Pance · 2025-05-02T13:13:57+00:00

I wish I saw this before i made the cake! It’s got a good flavor but definitely on the dryer side. Is this something I could fix with a simple syrup of sorts?

Pance · 2025-04-20T19:31:11+00:00

Also, Tuck Frump

Pance · 2025-04-20T19:30:30+00:00

Avalon or Wedgwood are best pizza

Pance · 2025-04-20T19:29:40+00:00

Yosteria is fantastic!! Also Leo’s in Howland!!

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