If you live near Houston and you just can’t get enough of me online, tune in to KTBU-TV, The Tube, Channel 55 tomorrow (Friday) at 1 pm. or Sunday at 9 p.m. I’ll be chatting about holiday travel with the kiddos with my friend Lara Bell on her show, Wild about Houston. We’ll talk about [...]
Traveling Soon?
October 21, 2008 By
This summer I wrote a three-part series on flying with the kiddos. Our kids travel near and far with us… and it is always an adventure! With holiday travel not too far away, and because I heard there is a travel carnival at Antique Mommy, I thought I’d share these posts with you again today so [...]
Take a break from Ike… It’s Vegas, baby!
September 18, 2008 By
While Ike was pummeling Houston, I was off gallivanting about in Las Vegas, celebrating a friend’s wedding. So when I wasn’t checking my email (members of my MOPS group in Houston were sending status updates to each other), checking Houston weather blogs, and calling my husband with information updates that I was able to collect [...]
Another beach attempt
August 19, 2008 By
Mas from Mexico
August 18, 2008 By
Day 3 (Monday) *** This actually took place one week ago, but I decided to wait to post until I returned home. Hope you enjoy… Although my entire mid-section was sore, I went back for more yogalates this morning. Ouch. But stronger abs mean a healthier, happier back. So I’m in for the week. Unless [...]
Club Med Ixtapa Pacifica, Day 2
August 17, 2008 By
Day 2 (First full day) Wow. I really am in a beautiful place. And a good night’s sleep can work wonders! Last night my husband took our two oldest to the show and he said that our almost seven-year-old was really enjoying the experience. At all the Club Meds they do what they call “Crazy Signs” [...]
Hola from Ixtapa!
August 16, 2008 By
I’ve just returned from a week away in Ixtapa, Mexico with my family. (Perhaps this explains why some of my SOAP entries didn’t make it up in a timely manner this week? I lost any internet capabilities mid-week!) Anyhow, while away, I had a little more time to write than normal. And, although you weren’t [...]
Flying with kids–What else to pack
July 21, 2008 By
Flying with kids– Tips for a better flight
July 18, 2008 By
Flying with kids– What to carry on
July 15, 2008 By
First in a Mom’s Toolbox series on traveling with the kids Packing to travel by yourself is a snap. Packing to travel with your children is a whole new experience. Hopefully my experiences in traveling with kids can help make your trip even better. Here are a few things I tend to pack for carry-on [...]
Planning a flight with the kids?
July 15, 2008 By
My husband and I like to travel with our kids. A lot. This week my to-do list is telling me to get a new passport for our six-year old. His first one has expired. And before we use that passport for an end-of-the-summer trip, I’ll be packing suitcases and backpacks for another week-long excursion to [...]
A Splashy 4th of July at Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop, Texas
July 7, 2008 By
a Great Escape in Lake George, NY
June 12, 2008 By
We’ve just finished up a quick trip to Lake George, NY, where we stayed at The Great Escape Lodge, the hotel (and indoor waterpark) adjacent to the Six Flags theme park, The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom. We weren’t sure what to expect, but we decided that sleeping in the same building as a waterpark [...]
I love children’s museums!
May 26, 2008 By
http://www.childrensmuseums.org/visit/us_members.htm Before I worked at a children’s museum, which was way before I became a mom, I wondered what a children’s museum was. Now it saddens me to think of any families who may not have one nearby. Children’s museums’ offer excellent opportunities for children to be children and make amazing discoveries in the process. [...]
Gearing Up to Camp Out
March 27, 2008 By
Have you ever tried out a new sleeping bag while wearing a shortish skirt at the outdoor goods store? Well, now I have. (Fortunately I left my wedge heels in the car and opted for the flip-flops for easier maneuverability while power-shopping during my last big gear-up trip.) After climbing into two bags, rolling over and [...]
