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Family Travel

What should I pack?

November 14, 2008

We’re launching into a heavy travel season again. And if you are going “over the river and through the woods,” or something like that, in the next couple of weeks, I bet you’ve got lots of lists building in your head. Lists of what to pack, what to buy, what to borrow, what to do, [...]

Tune in tomorrow

November 13, 2008

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 [...]

Club Med Ixtapa Pacifica, Day 2

August 17, 2008

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”  almost every night. [...]

Hola from Ixtapa!

August 16, 2008

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

A few more things to bring along on a family vacation

Third in a Mom’s Toolbox series on family travel
 
We’ve covered the carry-ons and how to fly through the airport. Today we’ll talk about your big bags. What else do you need… and how do you pack it all?

A few things we always bring:
Carseats/ Boosters– Depending [...]

Flying with kids– Tips for a better flight

July 18, 2008

Second in a Mom’s Toolbox series on traveling with the kids.
With a little preparation, you summer vacation fun CAN begin as soon as you reach the airport.
If you were here Wednesday, your mind is already churning with ideas of what to pack in those carry on bags. Now it’s time to take care of all [...]

Flying with kids– What to carry on

July 15, 2008

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 to [...]

Planning a flight with the kids?

July 15, 2008

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 visit [...]