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How I Pack a Family of 4 in Carry-Ons
Family and Life Simply Carito 10/4/26 Family and Life Simply Carito 10/4/26

How I Pack a Family of 4 in Carry-Ons

How I pack our family of four using carry-ons, from packing cubes and travel backpacks to the simple tricks that help us fit everything without overpacking.

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The Thanksgiving Menu I’ve Made for Years
Family and Life Simply Carito 10/4/26 Family and Life Simply Carito 10/4/26

The Thanksgiving Menu I’ve Made for Years

The Thanksgiving menu I come back to every year, with the recipes, easy prep-ahead tips, and little traditions that make hosting feel more manageable. From our turkey and stuffing to the sides we always make, I’m sharing exactly what goes on our table.

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A Last-Minute Trip to Los Algodones, Mexico for My Son’s Tooth | What We Paid + Our Experience
Family and Life Simply Carito 9/20/26 Family and Life Simply Carito 9/20/26

A Last-Minute Trip to Los Algodones, Mexico for My Son’s Tooth | What We Paid + Our Experience

What started as an unexpected toothache turned into a same-day trip to Los Algodones, Mexico from Phoenix, Arizona. Here’s what it was like walking across the border for a dental visit with my son, what we paid, and how the entire day went.

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Making Chilean Empanadas at Home 🇨🇱
Family and Life Simply Carito 9/14/26 Family and Life Simply Carito 9/14/26

Making Chilean Empanadas at Home 🇨🇱

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A Fall Day at Mortimer Farms: An Easy Family Trip From Phoenix
Travel Simply Carito 9/12/26 Travel Simply Carito 9/12/26

A Fall Day at Mortimer Farms: An Easy Family Trip From Phoenix

Looking for an easy fall day trip from Phoenix? We spent the day at Mortimer Farms exploring the corn maze, picking pumpkins, seeing the animals and enjoying all the kid-friendly activities. Here’s what we loved and what to know before you go.

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Toddler Travel Toys: What I Pack for Flights & Road Trips
Travel Simply Carito 9/7/26 Travel Simply Carito 9/7/26

Toddler Travel Toys: What I Pack for Flights & Road Trips

The simple toys and activities I pack to keep my toddler busy while traveling…including my $10 Dollar Tree trick, wipeable toys, toy straps, and why I never give them everything at once.

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An Easy Arizona Birthday Party Idea That’s Actually Affordable
Family and Life Simply Carito 9/7/26 Family and Life Simply Carito 9/7/26

An Easy Arizona Birthday Party Idea That’s Actually Affordable

An easy, low-stress Arizona birthday idea the kids love! Here’s how we celebrated at the Scottsdale Quarter splash pad with simple treats, lunch nearby, and almost no cleanup.

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Spooky Lunch Ideas for Kids | Easy Halloween Bento Lunches
Family and Life Simply Carito 9/6/26 Family and Life Simply Carito 9/6/26

Spooky Lunch Ideas for Kids | Easy Halloween Bento Lunches

Easy spooky lunch ideas for kids that are actually doable on a school morning. I’m sharing the Halloween lunches I make for my son, from spooky bento boxes to simple treats and fun little extras.

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Fourth of July at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | Our Favorite Arizona Staycation
Travel Simply Carito 9/5/26 Travel Simply Carito 9/5/26

Fourth of July at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | Our Favorite Arizona Staycation

Three Fourth of Julys at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and it’s become one of our favorite family traditions. Here’s how we spend the weekend, what we do with the kids, where we eat, and why we keep coming back.

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What I’d Wear to a Karol G Concert
Style and Finds Simply Carito 8/23/26 Style and Finds Simply Carito 8/23/26

What I’d Wear to a Karol G Concert

Concert outfit planning might be half the fun. 💙 I ordered a bunch of looks to try for Karol G in Phoenix—here’s what I ordered, what I’m actually wearing, and a few other outfits I love.

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Easy School Lunch Ideas my Son Actually Eats
Family and Life Simply Carito 8/23/26 Family and Life Simply Carito 8/23/26

Easy School Lunch Ideas my Son Actually Eats

Easy school lunch ideas that are actually kid-approved! A few of our favorite lunches on repeat, plus the lunchbox essentials that make packing them a little easier.

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Our ResortPass Day at Omni Scottsdale | An Easy Arizona Daycation
Travel Simply Carito 8/16/26 Travel Simply Carito 8/16/26

Our ResortPass Day at Omni Scottsdale | An Easy Arizona Daycation

A little birthday daycation at Omni Scottsdale using ResortPass 🤎 Pool time, margaritas, good food, and an easy way to make a regular Arizona day feel like a vacation without staying overnight.

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One Night in Sedona: The Perfect Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Travel Simply Carito 5/28/19 Travel Simply Carito 5/28/19

One Night in Sedona: The Perfect Weekend Getaway Itinerary

A family weekend in Sedona, Arizona.

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