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Miami: A Compilation

Miami: A Compilation

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 23, 2025 | Travel

Two trips to Miami in less than a month, and if the traffic wasn't so awful, I would say it would be in the running to steal us away from Vegas: the food, the beach and ocean, the biohacking wellness center, the outdoor gym. I'm telling you- it would be perfect if it...

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Road Trip Toddler Essentials

by Sarah Bowmar | Aug 29, 2024 | Life, Travel

Unfortunately, we just got back from a road trip for my grandma's funeral, and our kids usually don't do well in the car past the 2 hours (this was a 6-hour car ride, not including the times we stopped). Our kids are 4 and 2.5, for reference on the items listed below!...

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Africa Packing List

Africa Packing List

by Sarah Bowmar | Aug 10, 2024 | Travel

We’ve been blessed to travel to some of the most unique and remote locations around the world to bow hunt. Since our first trip to Africa in 2016, we have returned six times and have spent more than six months on the dark continent. Every trip has been an adventure,...

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How to Navigate Traveling Without Kids – For You and Them

by Sarah Bowmar | Jun 26, 2024 | Life, Travel

We spent 35 days in Africa without our kids (2 and 3.5 years old). I have never dreaded anything more in my life—I was riddled with stress, anxiety, and guilt over taking the trip the second we booked it. I was in constant fight-or-flight for the better part of six...

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Strong Immune System Protocol (tips that actually work)

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 28, 2024 | Life, Travel

We will always be exposed to something, whether it's transferred through contact or the air. The point of our immune system is to be strong enough to handle diseases, infections, etc. The purpose of this blog is to give you real advice on how to strengthen your immune...

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How to Pack: Toddlers in Africa

How to Pack: Toddlers in Africa

by Sarah Bowmar | Sep 29, 2023 | The Kids, Travel

We are fresh off the plane from spending 5.5 weeks in Tanzania and Uganda on a month-and-a-half-long safari with our two children (3 years and 1.5 years old at the time). This is the list I wish I had when packing to ensure I remembered everything they would need...

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Jet Lag Tips and Tricks

Jet Lag Tips and Tricks

by Sarah Bowmar | Sep 25, 2023 | Travel

As a mom of two (currently 3 and 1.5 years old) who travels often with her children, I have acquired a few tips that will make any trip better because you won't have to stress about jet lag (these work the same for adults, too). My children have been to Alaska,...

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What To Do and Where To Eat in Hawaii (The Big Island)

What To Do and Where To Eat in Hawaii (The Big Island)

by Sarah Bowmar | Apr 15, 2023 | Travel

Josh and I just returned from taking Oakley (2.5 years) and Dean (!3 months) to the Big Island of Hawaii for 11 days! I took notes the entire time and wanted to break down and share everything we did, where we stayed, where we ate, what I would have changed, and...

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Vegas- Eat, Play, Stay

Vegas- Eat, Play, Stay

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 20, 2023 | Travel

Vegas- one of our favorite places, ever! We got engaged there in 2014 and have been almost two dozen times since then. We go often for work, conventions, and expos- but we go just as often for fun! I've been compiling all of the places we have stayed, eaten, and shows...

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Baby Packing List

Baby Packing List

by Sarah Bowmar | Jul 11, 2022 | Travel

I have been very blessed to be able to take my children with us on virtually all of our trips- from Alaska to Hawaii to Tanzania and everywhere in between! I have a master list saved in my phone's notes that I copy and paste into a new note for each trip. There's an...

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Flying With 2 Under 2- By Yourself

Flying With 2 Under 2- By Yourself

by Sarah Bowmar | Jul 2, 2022 | Travel

We fly a lot and always bring our kids with us, so they certainly are no strangers to flying. That being said, yesterday I traveled by myself with my two children (my son is 4 months and my daughter is 23 months). We flew a direct flight from Des Moines to Detroit,...

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72 Hours in Seward, Alaska

72 Hours in Seward, Alaska

by Sarah Bowmar | Jul 1, 2022 | Travel

This was our fifth time in Alaska and our first trip to Seward. I am a little upset it took us this long to make it there because it is definitely in my top three favorite stops in Alaska that we have ever done! I daydream of owning a home there one day, I absolutely...

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Going to Disney World Pregnant (and with a toddler)

Going to Disney World Pregnant (and with a toddler)

by Sarah Bowmar | Jan 31, 2022 | Travel

This is such a surreal time for me! I am 36 weeks pregnant and we just got home from Disney World last week- it was our last trip as a family of 3 (Oakley was 17.5 months old at the time of our trip). We had an amazing time and I did receive a lot of questions on...

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Flying International With a Toddler

Flying International With a Toddler

by Sarah Bowmar | Sep 11, 2021 | The Kids, Travel

Last week, Oakley and I returned from a 28 day safari in Tanzania! It was the trip of a lifetime but it was certainly an adventure to remember just to get out to East Africa. I will spare everyone the details but the trip out there ended up in several days, missed...

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Marco Island- Eat, Play, Stay

Marco Island- Eat, Play, Stay

by Sarah Bowmar | Sep 7, 2021 | Travel

For the last few years, my family (mom, step dad, sisters, kids, and spouses) have taken a trip- this year was Marco Island! I wanted to share this blog on what we did, where we stayed, and the places we ate during the week we were there! Keep in mind- we had a 9 year...

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Vegas with a Baby

Vegas with a Baby

by Sarah Bowmar | Jul 1, 2021 | The Kids, Travel

When I say we LOVE Vegas, I mean we LOVE Vegas. Josh and I got engaged in Las Vegas during the Olympia in 2014 (we met at the Arnold in 2014- more on that on our podcast). I think we have been almost a dozen times now and we cannot express the love we have for the...

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7 Tips for Staying in a Hotel With a Baby

7 Tips for Staying in a Hotel With a Baby

by Sarah Bowmar | Jun 17, 2021 | The Kids, Travel

So you're staying in a hotel with your baby. Maybe it's for a night or maybe it's just for a week. No matter the duration, your sleep and keeping baby in their routine are extremely important. I wanted to share the tips that we have learned over the last 9 months with...

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Hiking with A Baby

Hiking with A Baby

by Sarah Bowmar | Jun 16, 2021 | The Kids, Travel

Some of the best memories I made in Alaska were when Oakley was strapped to my chest and we are hiking near waterfalls, a lake, through a forest, etc. It was truly some of the most amazing moments in my life and I hope these tips and tricks can help you if you plan to...

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Alaska- Packing List

Alaska- Packing List

by Sarah Bowmar | Jun 16, 2021 | Outfits, Travel

So you're going to Alaska- first off, I am jealous. Second- I am sure you are stressing about what to pack. It's Alaska after all, isn't it snowing the entire time? Let's dive into what you should pack for the trip of a lifetime! My Alaska Experience June 2017-...

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Alaska Eats

Alaska Eats

by Sarah Bowmar | Jun 16, 2021 | Travel

On the last trip to Alaska (our fourth time there), my mom, 2 of 3 sisters, and I explored Anchorage, Valdez, and Healy (Denali) and Talkeetna. I wanted to do a breakdown of the places we ate + some of the ones that came highly recommended that we just didn't have...

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Flying With a 9 Month Old

Flying With a 9 Month Old

by Sarah Bowmar | Jun 1, 2021 | Travel

We are back home from our week long trip in Alaska and what a difference it made on the flight now that Oakley is 9 months old and crawling! The last long flight we took (Hawaii at 6 months), she was barely sitting up on her own! And now- eating snacks and wanting to...

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A Week in Alaska

A Week in Alaska

by Sarah Bowmar | May 25, 2021 | Travel

This blog is going to be a long one so buckle up! Josh is hunting on the Alaskan peninsula and I knew I wanted to bring the baby to Alaska but I 1- did not want to explore alone and 2- could not take her to the peninsula with Josh. So I asked my mom and my sisters if...

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How I Plan Trips!

How I Plan Trips!

by Sarah Bowmar | Apr 13, 2021 | Travel

I am currently planning a trip to Alaska with my mom and sisters and Oakley- so I figured- what better time to write this blog than in real time when I am planning our own trip? I wouldn't give myself the title of "travel expert", but I do feel like I should have been...

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Maui Bucket List

Maui Bucket List

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 26, 2021 | Travel

The second half of our Hawaii trip was spent on Maui! We did have our 6.5 month old with us so everything listed below, was baby friendly! I also have several other blogs pertaining to this trip that I will link at the end of the blog (flight, Oahu, and outfits)! Day...

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Three Days in Oahu

Three Days in Oahu

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 21, 2021 | Travel

Aloha from Oahu! This was our first time in Hawaii and I wish it wasn't during a pandemic but we made the best of it. Traveling here, we knew things would be different than the norm but I never would have imagined just how different they were. I could have spent more...

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Outfits for Hawaii (or any tropical vacation)!

Outfits for Hawaii (or any tropical vacation)!

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 21, 2021 | Outfits, Travel

This was one of our first tropical vacations in a few years, so my wardrobe needed a makeover. I did want to ensure that everything I ordered was budget-friendly as the next time we travel to somewhere tropical (without it being a hunting trip), I may be pregnant!...

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8+ Hour Flight with a Baby Tips

8+ Hour Flight with a Baby Tips

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 14, 2021 | Travel

I am a firm believer in getting kids used to travel if it’s something you often do in which they will be accompanying you. That being said, I know we have ALL gotten nervous on an 8+ hour flight when we see an infant or toddler coming near our seat. Oakley is six...

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Toledo – Where to Eat

Toledo – Where to Eat

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 5, 2021 | Travel

Hello to all my traveler friends!! So I spent my high school years and my first few years out of college in Toledo, Ohio. My parents still live in this area so we are up here often visiting them and old friends! Random fun fact that most people don't know--Toledo has...

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How to: Plan and Budget Disney World

How to: Plan and Budget Disney World

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 5, 2021 | Travel

The year is 2021. Nothing is normal and hasn't been for almost a year. I am a firm believer in speaking things into existence so this is me speaking us getting back to normal. That being said, we just got back from 4 days in Orlando and Disney World is nothing like it...

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Disney With A Baby- My Tips!

Disney With A Baby- My Tips!

by Sarah Bowmar | Feb 4, 2021 | Travel

We are currently in Orlando and we have our almost 6 month old- Oakley- with us on this trip! I have learned a lot of this trip as well as the research I did from my mom friends and other bloggers! Dos: Attach something to your stroller to make it stand out- this was...

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Flying Solo With a Baby

Flying Solo With a Baby

by Sarah Bowmar | Jan 26, 2021 | The Kids, Travel

It's no secret that we fly, a lot! Oakley went on 55 flights while I was pregnant and before her six month birthday she will be on nearly 30 different planes. All of which Josh and I have traveled together for, until this last trip where I went to visit my best friend...

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Tips for Traveling Fit

Tips for Traveling Fit

by Sarah Bowmar | Dec 30, 2020 | Fitness, Travel

Josh Bowmar and I are very blessed to travel as much as we do, so I wanted to give everyone our tips on how to travel fit and healthy! This can also be heard on our podcast, The Bowmar Show. Can I pack my supplements in my carry-on? Yes! You can bring all Bowmar...

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Disney World – Food and Drink Guide

Disney World – Food and Drink Guide

by Sarah Bowmar | Dec 30, 2020 | Travel

Disney World is the most magical place on earth and such an amazing place for foodies! I am so excited to bring you this list of the eats and drinks you have to try on your next trip! Magic Kingdom Dole Whip -- Aloha Isle in Adventureland Churro -- Frontierland Cart...

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South Bend- Where to Eat

South Bend- Where to Eat

by Sarah Bowmar | Dec 15, 2020 | Life, Travel

Hi friends! I have been so excited to share this blog with y'all. For those of you who don't know, I was born in South Bend, Indiana and spent most of my childhood years here. South Bend is a Sarah Bowmar favorite for sure and we still have family in town so we visit...

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Columbus- Where to Eat

Columbus- Where to Eat

by Sarah Bowmar | Nov 30, 2020 | Travel

Hi friends! As many of you know, Josh and I met in Columbus, OH and it will always hold a special place in our hearts. We lived there for the first four years of our marriage and always return to see family as well as attend / exhibit at The Arnold Sports Festival. We...

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Sarah Bowmar Talks Giving Back in Africa

Sarah Bowmar Talks Giving Back in Africa

by Sarah Bowmar | Nov 29, 2020 | Life, Travel

Josh and Sarah Bowmar of Bowmar Bowhunting have personally been responsible for the donation of over 60,000 meals in South Africa, Mozambique, and Tanzania combined since 2016! We have been very fortunate to travel to South Africa three times and Mozambique once (as...

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Where to Eat in Nashville

Where to Eat in Nashville

by Sarah Bowmar | Nov 28, 2020 | Travel

Hi friends! This is going to be a list of some of mine and Josh's favorite places to eat in Nashville! Nashville has quickly become one of our favorite cities to travel to in America. We have traveled to Nashville for conventions, bachelorette parties, work events,...

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Traveling with a Dog + Tips

Traveling with a Dog + Tips

by Sarah Bowmar | Nov 27, 2020 | Travel

Arrow (our malinois) has traveled to a lot of places via plane: Alaska, Las Vegas, Utah, Idaho, Nashville, Ohio, Put-In Bay, etc- just to name a few. As a side note, if you want to listen to our train wreck of a trip to Vegas with a dog- please checkout our podcast:...

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How to: Travel with a Newborn

How to: Travel with a Newborn

by Sarah Bowmar | Sep 22, 2020 | The Kids, Travel

Little Miss Oakley (6.5 weeks as I am writing this) went on 55 flights while she was inside of me and as of this weekend, she went on her first 4 flights while being earth side! I have never claimed to be an expert in parenting, all I can share is my own experience!...

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NYC- Take A Bite of the Big Apple

NYC- Take A Bite of the Big Apple

by Sarah Bowmar | Dec 7, 2019 | Life, Travel

NYC is known for a lot of things, for us, it's about food and sightseeing. There are so many pieces of history in New York City and it's definitely a city I think everyone should travel to at least once in their lifeWe have been to NYC 3 times and we stay in Times...

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Traveling With Supplements- My Tips!

Traveling With Supplements- My Tips!

by Sarah Bowmar | May 14, 2019 | Travel

  We travel- A LOT. In fact, I am writing this in 12D on my O’hare flight. I am on roughly 50-70 planes a year, 1-2 cruises, 5 months of roadtrips, and extended stays in foreign countries. As we all know- food varies- especially on international travel. It can...

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How To Go Out and Still Stay on Track

How To Go Out and Still Stay on Track

by Sarah Bowmar | Mar 25, 2018 | Fitness, Travel

Let’s be honest- we all have social lives. We all like going out to eat. We all have social functions to attend: weddings, work parties, birthday parties, baby showers, etc. Now the question- how do you stay on track with your diet and still have a social life?  ...

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72 Hours in Cape Town

72 Hours in Cape Town

by Sarah Bowmar | Aug 7, 2017 | Travel

Africa is something that gets in your blood. I can't really explain it until you visit. But I want to come back every single year for the rest of my life. We have been to South Africa twice now and Cape Town was absolutely magical. Before reading this, I wanted to...

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The Ultimate Alaska Cruise

The Ultimate Alaska Cruise

by Sarah Bowmar | Jun 28, 2017 | Travel

My husband (Josh) and I absolutely love cruising, it's our favorite way to vacation! This was my sixth cruise and Josh's fifth. We have been fortunate to take a lot of warm cruises (Bahamas, Western and Eastern Caribbean, etc) so for this trip- we decided to switch...

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Travel Bucket List

Travel Bucket List

by Sarah Bowmar | May 14, 2017 | Life, Travel

I have compiled a work-in-progress list of all the items on my Travel Bucket List. I have also included all of the items we have already ticked off the list (I say we as in Josh and me, there were a lot of trips taken as a family when I was growing up but I wanted to...

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How To Save Money, And Calories, In Vegas (And Anywhere)!

How To Save Money, And Calories, In Vegas (And Anywhere)!

by Sarah Bowmar | Jan 18, 2016 | Travel

Josh and I are headed to Vegas for the third time together! If you have ever been, or if you're thinking of going, the food can be quite expensive. Not to mention- it takes quite a bit of time to walk to new restaurants, taxi, etc etc. A "cheap" meal in Vegas would be...

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