https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog daily 1.0 2024-02-06 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/cultural-exchange-in-the-bedroom-upstairs monthly 0.5 2020-03-09 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/how-to-read-more-books-with-little-changes monthly 0.5 2020-03-10 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/perfectly-imperfectly-perfect monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/starting-to-write-now monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/bursting-the-bubble monthly 0.5 2020-05-11 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/fear-and-normalcy monthly 0.5 2020-05-11 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/an-ode-a-defense-of-to-dinner monthly 0.5 2020-06-05 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/what-im-reading-this-year-part-two monthly 0.5 2020-06-08 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/sorting-memories-in-onesie-form monthly 0.5 2020-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1591814566846-1YQQ15VZMQV1PG1ED5MN/Knome+Sweater+on+Theo Blog - Sorting Memories (in onesie form) I bought this little sweater for Theo, and I just love the whimsy of it. I love the imagination and flexible play of childhood, and clothing that channels that lightness brings me joy and reflects my highest aspirations of childhood. I can vividly remember sitting in the park with Theo on a blanket at two months old, feeling like a strong mother with three kids. Three is the number where you jump ship from reasonable to getting into having “too many” kids, and I was excited for the excess. It turns out that I didn’t want to get as excessive as I thought at that time, but I still cherish the feeling of pride at adding the third baby to our family, and surviving a road trip with all three. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1591815151268-NKYU079I8E30ZT7ZUZSL/Baby+ballerina+harper Blog - Sorting Memories (in onesie form) As the oldest, Harper is the one with whom I have to do a lot of figuring out who I am as a mom. I am more confident at each stage with the other two because I already had a year of practice as the mother of a two year old, a three year old, and so on. I grew up dancing, and loving ballet, and I hoped to share that with her. I signed her up for dance at the earliest possible opportunity, and I was so thrilled when I bought these tiny ballet shoes. It turns out she isn’t very into dance, so that dream has dissipated into the mist of preschool, but I still remember the joyful hope of sharing some of my passions with her. I am learning that the way this works is that she will share her passions with me, and I will have the opportunity to learn new things. At least we both like to read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1591814974387-5C3ZWRMBQ4M3M5GZWHKR/Harper+in+a+red+lace+romper Blog - Sorting Memories (in onesie form) When I was pregnant with Harper, I bought this little red lace romper. It’s totally impractical for a baby -- it has no snaps, a little bit itchy, hard to get on and off. But when I searched on pinterest for newborn pictures, lots of the newborns were wearing things like this. So I bought it. I remember feeling like it was an extravagance at a time when Tommy and I were not earning any income (we were working on becoming Primrose owners). I bought very few things for Harper as a baby, and this was one of them. I was imitating what I thought was cute, based on what other people thought was cute. It turns out to not be what I would choose now, but it still transports me to the moment of buying it and how happy I was to receive it in the mail. (And hey, she did look so sweet.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1591815240581-QXV7KBWECLQMUXIMRH5X/Watermelon+hat Blog - Sorting Memories (in onesie form) I just found this little hat, which matched an outfit (that I have already given away). I bought it for Ruthie. She wears mostly hand-me-downs as the younger sister, but sometimes I splurge and get her something special just for her. It doesn’t have to be practical because practical is covered with the hand me downs. I loved this little outfit, and it was perfect for my summer baby. I still remember taking her to parties and to a winery in Fredericksburg in this little hat. I remember buying it, wanting Ruthie to develop her own life and not always be just a second version of her big sister. https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/this-year-im-reading-part-one monthly 0.5 2020-06-05 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/j2rqwvd0wp735nl83s7b2drp8hk4de monthly 0.5 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593454684566-A0HOIZJQ8B8DP6JPI3OK/dbhlXD0GSuixN%2BVBrr8GwQ.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories The girls wanted to try backyard camping. Tommy and I thought they wouldn’t last the night, but they surprised us and never came inside. They set themselves up in the tent, stayed up late, but never came inside to sleep (Thanks to Tommy for putting it together with their help). Tommy ended up spending the night in his tent outside next to them, but they did it on their own and had no idea he was out there. I was so proud of their independence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593455034949-G7BBWZ9OXA8390YRMD7S/CYDoHXoST1u3EG7ZnQ6pyA.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories We spent so much time outside. Theo especially loves to play outside, and I think it’s the only two syllable word he can say. That’s all he wants -- to be outside. Doing anything. We have some river rocks in our backyard, which are probably the most entertaining thing we have. Watching him swing, build his confidence going down our slides on his own, and just exploring has been a joy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593455299420-UC7T8KPZW0DBPOQE5OC7/z0HRhG%25vTueXSGlbd6XXKQ.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories We got a inflatable hot tub for our backyard. Tommy and I set it up together, and have enjoyed several fun evenings sitting outside, just talking. It’s very relaxing. We never would have done this if not for being home so much, but I’m glad we did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593454335963-5KV9VFUPPCM0ISUX4JQT/821r4cXbRiqmp06Gbkie0g.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories Sidewalk chalk has definitely played a huge role. The girls spent over an hour creating a sidewalk workout -- you have to run and follow the instructions in each section. It was really rewarding to witness their creativity and focus to bring to life their own ideas, with plenty of time to do it in the way they imagined. As siblings, sometimes it feels like they fight all the time, but I remember this activity as one they created together and worked on peacefully together to execute. Those moments of success are so bright. This was one of those experiences that reminded me of the gift of open time, of space -- and how that space is generative for children to create. And for adults too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593455668597-OITWTNVN8OK2BCCREZKZ/KykROPEpTGeTpiLhBlVJCg.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories So much cooking. I’m most proud of my clam bake because I faced my fear of cooking shellfish. It’s so expensive that I’m always worried that I will mess it up. But I passed on the lobsters and tried this recipe, and it turned out so great! And Harper loves clams and mussels, which is awesome since she is often a picky eater. Also, this picture clearly demonstrates that I’m not a food photographer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593455870499-2QIQ1H30D8AJX7ZSNCCF/UO2%25fz4iSsGh9XmzEsV1KQ.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories Little celebrations. We have made the most of anything to celebrate…This was our last dinner with Anastasia, our au pair. She requested enchiladas, and Harper set up the table with party supplies. When it feels like every day is the same, I think it’s so important to find things to celebrate, and to do them up as big as you can at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593454182522-329LPPIZQ0XRMRVIJ2OM/B93E9FF8-E8BB-4217-96C7-23094E59531F.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories Amazing face painting, right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593453826359-D6WQY8ASA0PBY7MJKGVQ/%2525GBMJ%2525fzRtCmLCtc6dul8Q.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593455110766-E0G5SO3QT4FPPQ4D01GG/DA37A13C-6CF8-4F3F-8BB1-74755D40AB2A.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories One day, I added “picture day” to the schedule for the girls. They decided to wear these fancy dresses from Aunt Jenny, and our au pair Anastasia took pictures of them. They turned out so beautiful, and the girls had a blast posing and feeling special even if it was just taking pictures around our house! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593455419347-EADQHUKYXA4AUL41O371/5806560B-A08E-4330-9E4D-3C21C3926A69.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories I did several projects from Meri Cherry, some from her book and some from a virtual class I bought. I’ve been following her on Instagram for years, but usually we are so on the go that I don’t really have time to pause and do these projects. But when I do have time, it is my favorite way to hang out with the girls. Exploring, chatting, and creating. There is almost no fighting, and lots of sharing. It is truly my mom happy place -- where I feel the most successful and the most impactful, and that boost of joy and confidence can carry me through the next sibling fight, meltdown, and bedtime drama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593455554634-1EPQ50N7JG6A5JNX2XVF/aNTyPdztRmy3rxUIuGxOxA.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories We had a couple of lake weekends - there is so much freedom in driving around on the boat, feeling the wind and being surrounded by water. It’s soothing and relaxing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593454906680-073K2QVLE40LAVFPBKY0/ZuqWi%25GPToGM2Z881U3Q3Q.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories Easter came - and we were able to celebrate with three egg hunts. We decided to do one for the girls where we could really hide the eggs. Then they wanted to do one for us where they would hide the eggs for the adults. Theo is finally old enough to hunt eggs, so the girls “hid” the eggs by scattering them all over the front yard. Theo had fun finding them, but the girls had more fun helping him and hiding them. It was one of those times where we allowed an activity to stretch out through the day instead of packing the time with so many things to do. This stretching allows us to go deeper into something, find new ways to experience it, and be more creative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1593454529189-9DWUG11VT3SQD4BL2FPD/dJsbQkIKS%2Bmg7NWx50iAiQ.jpg Blog - Sixteen Weeks, Sixteen Memories With so much more time at home, we decided to get a playscape for our backyard. The girls decided to use a big box we had to create “spy” equipment, and then spent the following weeks pretending to be spies, or detectives with cardboard walkie talkies and security cameras. https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/corona-gloom-and-the-light monthly 0.5 2020-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1595267062870-O2IDLJ9F2KYOW2LY1QBK/Six+year+old+Ruthie+Bedroom Blog - Corona Gloom, and the Light Still makes me happy to look at it. https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/no-more-tonsils monthly 0.5 2020-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1595446100889-3C50PT78KVD1AYOZLR51/image-asset.jpeg Blog - No More Tonsils Brave little patient, wrapped up in her favorite blanket Harold. Yes, her blanket is named Harold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1595446198434-WL239GB1MIKSUM9AB927/NR%25n0C%25tTc2135wiTzzK6A.jpg Blog - No More Tonsils https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/soup-dumplings-from-singapore-to-seattle-to-my-steamer monthly 0.5 2020-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1595964980279-5X4T3DCDTCKNDRWGNQWY/mJbPl11XR2SqfAmtdv6U5A.jpg Blog - Soup Dumplings from Singapore to Seattle to My Steamer HEB calls them chicken paws. Why are they called chicken paws? What is the difference between a paw and a foot? Here’s what google says --- Paws tend to be furry and ovoid, with pads, and claws. Feet are elongated, almost hairless, with nails instead of claws. I stand by saying chicken feet, not paws. But I had to settle for paws. https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/you-cant-save-everything monthly 0.5 2020-07-30 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/we-ate-we-drank-we-birthday-ed monthly 0.5 2020-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1597265370327-45OPH9JP3I06UYE9RQHZ/bYMMafVgTNS5o7mwboga8g.jpg Blog - We ate, we drank, we birthday-ed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1597265459974-YC6N393MI0MNV7XV3N4D/fullsizeoutput_2121.jpeg Blog - We ate, we drank, we birthday-ed https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/nw891votubw91lj3ymm9sahpqcwhx7 monthly 0.5 2020-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1596216581316-437C409B7YXVASDWDSLJ/Image+112_original.jpg Blog - How did we do it? This is the only picture I have from the day Ruthie came home, right after her first bath at home. https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/8y29zjkkigx5dkltr4tx7iaimv93ps monthly 0.5 2020-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1596572758385-Q2Q0EC6D64FAX7YY6TG8/fullsizeoutput_2078.jpeg Blog - Christmas in July Theo loved it, and we had to cut him off. He then got his second bath of the day. I don’t know how he got it inside his pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1596573116736-ABGC75ONIVSIIU03VDOB/fullsizeoutput_207f.jpeg Blog - Christmas in July https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1596573000398-SP09M14QSRB6NY3B9ZQ7/IMG_7250.jpg Blog - Christmas in July https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1596573003217-RHYRFZOLXDDAPH6YEP34/fullsizeoutput_207b.jpeg Blog - Christmas in July https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1596573008654-TFGUUSRJGPNBSB1J9LT6/fullsizeoutput_207d.jpeg Blog - Christmas in July https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1596572630683-3KEDGUEPMQ25JHVLV7N2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Christmas in July Let this tree give you permission to lower your expectations. The kids loved decorating it, it took ten minutes, and it was easy to clean up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1596572486726-K0W4VWHA75EYF0BW524X/IMG_7226.jpg Blog - Christmas in July I realized recently that we don’t have any recent pictures of the five of us, so we tried to take one at the pool. 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That’s where this guy takes 2 beers in one hand and pours them both in a giant cup at the same time. Bargain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1647269558813-BAIJ1FXI3BWBDTMH49MP/tempImagecrHs2r.gif Blog - We’re BAAAAACK! and a trip to see the Lucha Libres - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1647268785186-J8HB0PQJIZPCKHU7R91P/tempImagecNaSEA.gif Blog - We’re BAAAAACK! and a trip to see the Lucha Libres - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1647269202756-1JHQJMLAMWP4HAZWJIPV/tempImageTxKS98.gif Blog - We’re BAAAAACK! and a trip to see the Lucha Libres - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1647270008015-R3RRLFK989UCD8LU9YDZ/tempImageM1J2yF.gif Blog - We’re BAAAAACK! and a trip to see the Lucha Libres - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1647293518873-D5ID0SY7EYWIL1KNN0MB/tempImagezU8yWh.gif Blog - We’re BAAAAACK! and a trip to see the Lucha Libres - Make it stand out Of course, we had to buy a lucha libre mask as a souvenir and we all took turns making a scary face trying it on. I thought Harper’s was the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1647293678027-LBN16NYJ194WQO5V16Q1/tempImagecN7dTi.gif Blog - We’re BAAAAACK! and a trip to see the Lucha Libres - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1647267802445-FBAUJL6103B8W40T7WJ3/tempImage1HReQm.gif Blog - We’re BAAAAACK! and a trip to see the Lucha Libres - Make it stand out From left: Harper, Theo and Ruthie https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/planning-for-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2022-04-14 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/friday-family-newspaper-1 monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1657287395954-V95HBLNRXAQ92JXTKLVW/IMG_1452.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #1 - Make it stand out Dad eating his huge ice cream at Rapanui https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1657287490553-LZF6CGL1HX4Q8I6ZGH9M/IMG_1438.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #1 - Make it stand out Ruthie’s ice cream is bigger than her face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1657286416064-JU92U5CGPYV92IPP3MEY/IMG_2755.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #1 - Make it stand out There were only three male peacocks at the Eco-Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1657286503504-RNR0G4A9UMFVJI9KYPWN/IMG_2762.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #1 - Make it stand out The camel is getting ready to stand up. I haven’t seen a camel put its back legs up and then stand up before. https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/friday-family-newspaper-2 monthly 0.5 2022-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658024563197-HD9W817DGDXV6C8JFRK4/IMG_1530.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out During the soccer games https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658017960420-BBWFYPYOQQBJOWA2ABVV/IMG_2583.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out A fun time at the park close to our apartment. The kids love to play “King Of The World". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658024435624-J8RQ2PPKWDYX8WVMTG3Y/IMG_1476.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out Ruthie testing out her horse named Tango. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658019058629-0EOHG07038WBW2AJBIFT/IMG_2851.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out ??????? What do you think is happening? Comment below! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658024343604-X0AWR8BPVD007IAN3OAD/IMG_1534.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out If only you could hear this picture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658017559595-2GAC5LPDZK9NNEU874LF/IMG_2828.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out Harper and Ruthie drawing at breakfast with Ruthie’s new pens. She is also wearing her brand new scarf! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658017251671-7LAXJTDBINVM51NHSYRK/IMG_2868.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out Ruthie got to ride the carousel an extra time. No Fair! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658018953196-DXINECPACSK979L7WASU/IMG_2815.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out July 9th is Argentina independence day. They traditionally eat locro, witch is what Harper is having. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658024674783-X8BD5OVZIXA7I6WOKQOK/IMG_1526.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out View of the field https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658017789837-AN940VRMCO6XDMDG7QDH/IMG_2594.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out Thompson travel school. Theo usually just hangs out or goes shopping with a parent. The girls are making maps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658017402659-87Z29KE1TU8FUQ30NS5T/IMG_2884.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out Ruthie got make-up as a gift and chose to do everyone’s makeup. Anna loved hers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658018754769-DR4NDES9F6KWWAJAQ9LS/IMG_2916.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out We went on a tour bus with Mimi and Timbo. You could plug headphones into the seat and it would tell you about where you were. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658024598980-VIUA896JXMVQXQAJ4GUC/IMG_1488-2.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out Ruthie loved the dog Charlotte, and can’t stop talking about her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658024497366-3NA0H9IV3B7AR7PGI3G6/IMG_1478.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out Ruthie learning commands and riding! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1658018648155-T69FBXFOOHSHI0JV8D9H/IMG_2888.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #2…Sunday Edition - Make it stand out The kids pretending to be trapped in an old phone both. We were in a cute old fashioned square. https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/friday-family-newspaper-3 monthly 0.5 2022-07-24 https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/friday-family-newspaper-4 monthly 0.5 2022-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/1659130107808-HQM4LUHQ6Z7T713EKS5U/IMG_1661.jpg Blog - Friday Family Newspaper #4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thompsontravels.com/blog/sunday-family-newspaper-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/38b81199-05b5-4b8a-8527-bd9c2ebae138/tempImage9ZrHcE.jpg Blog - Oaxaca Abastos Market Tour - Make it stand out This is us with Dona Vale - she’s famous and has been on a few TV shows about food here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/49dbbe29-2265-4bed-8e9d-478ef7c58ab3/tempImagegYNO32.jpg Blog - Oaxaca Abastos Market Tour - Make it stand out YUM. YUM. The meat stand! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/012db25c-eae9-4a85-abe5-68802c30c8c3/tempImageVEt0Ka.jpg Blog - Oaxaca Abastos Market Tour - Make it stand out YUCK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/d4aa0e5d-61a9-4418-a07b-e7eb75abaaf2/tempImageUbxvBQ.jpg Blog - Oaxaca Abastos Market Tour - Make it stand out Looks like a real tree frog!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/b23aad29-b717-4840-a3b4-55f956c683c8/tempImageoQwYQO.jpg Blog - Oaxaca Abastos Market Tour - Make it stand out It’s even bigger than this, my map of the market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fc3b0555e40217b81a130/0fd0eb10-c8d2-4823-84ba-4c0950c409dc/tempImageNOptwo.jpg Blog - Oaxaca Abastos Market Tour - Make it stand out This is Javier explaining about the Tlayuda (empanada). 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