Author: Mom’sTravelTales
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$50 Frontier Airlines credit for only $25
Will you be taking a late summer or fall trip and flying anywhere Frontier Airlines flies before November 26, 2011? Swing over to SavingsLifestyle.com TODAY to learn more about picking up a $50 Frontier Airlines for just $25 and save yourself some money on your next trip. Haven’t flown in awhile? Here are a few…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 3 Check In
Welcome to the Week 3 Check in post! This was a tough week of reading and I am proud of each and every one of you for sticking to it. If you aren’t up to date, I am still proud of you for hanging in there. This is a big week for us. Many of…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 2 Check In
Welcome to the week 2 check in! I hope your reading is going well and you are beginning to settle in to a routine. At first, all of the reading can be overwhelming, but by keeping this a commitment you WILL be able to read the entire Bible with us. I want to apologize for…
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Hotel ammenities which can make a great hotel fantastic
I’m a girl who can appreciate a hotel’s attention to the extras which make any hotel stay a little better. This week I’m staying at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs for the Savvy Blogging Summit and I can’t help but notice and appreciate all the details that the hotel as provided for its…
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Keep your nails from breaking when you fly
Airplane air is drying… For your body, your skin, your nails… Everything! You probably already know to drink extra water and use moisturizer on days you fly, but what about your nails? I am pretty far from being a beauty expert and I rarely get manicures. However, when flying, I almost always coat my nails…
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Avoiding airline bag check fees
Going on a short trip and want to avoid checked baggage fees and waiting at baggage claim? Pack in a smallish suitcase, leave liquids and sharp objects at home and gate check your bag. Each airline has it’s own regulations as to how much you can carry with you onto the plane. I am in…
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Boston: Cupcake Cart and Gourmet Grilled Cheese on the go
I kicked off the summer with a little trip to Boston with our three kids, ages 5, 7 and 9. I hope to share more about our adventures later, but I couldn’t wait show you these discoveries on the new Rose Kennedy Greenway. The Greenway offers all sorts of family fun, with fountains, play spaces,…
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Nook or Kindle? Which eReader do you love?
Now that summer travel and summer reading is in full swing, and now that the new Nook has been released, I am weighing the options of buying an eReader. But I am not sure which route to take… Kindle or Nook? Nook or Kindle? Or something completely different? I have an iPad and use the…
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FREE Lego Mini Build for June
Want some FREE Lego fun and creativity? Each month Lego retail stores offer free Lego Mini Build events where children can visit the store, get a free Mini Build kit and have fun building and playing in the store. (And yep, it is all absolutely FREE!!) A Mini Build is a small, building project that…
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There’s no place like home!
Last night, after nearly 12 hours of travel, the kids and I returned home after 12 days of travel. (My husband joined us on day 4.) We saw history come alive, took in some baseball, and ate some delicious food in Boston and relaxed as well as played hard at the Tyler Place, a family…
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Tyler Place Proper Pond Walk with Nature Dave
This was our fifth year to enjoy a week at the Tyler Place, but our first time to check out the nature walk at Proper Pond with Nature Dave. We had heard of the legendary Nature Dave who has been guiding children (and often their parents) in their discoveries of frogs, turtles, fish, salamanders, snakes…
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Massaging soap bar by Peter Thomas Roth at Hilton Hotels
About a week before my last stay at a Hilton, I received an email announcing that Peter Thomas Roth toiletries would be featured in Hiltons worldwide. Being one who really isn’t all that picky about toiletries, provided I have enough in the hotel room, I didn’t think much of it, but I did wonder what…
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Inexpensive Vacation or Staycation Fun in 86 US Destinations
Planning a summer vacation does not have to mean breaking the budget. You can plan a great summer vacation, or a staycation, right in your own hometown, and have a blast making lots of fantastic memories with your family. Wondering just what to do? MomsTravelTales has joined with 86 other bloggers who are sharing…
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FREE Summer Fun in Houston
Staying cool at Discovery Green. Photo: Katya Horner Looking to have a lot of fun this summer with your kids… without spending any extra money? Check out my ultimate stay-cation guide for Summer 2011 in Houston, Texas and find something free to do every single day! Or, pick your favorites and plan your ultimate one-or…
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Car desks make cartime fun… and productive
As you are gearing up for roadtrip season, don’t forget to pick up one a portable desk at your local craft store. I picked 3 up at Michael’s for $5 each a few summers ago and they have been invaluable in so many ways… And we don’t even take that many road trips! Of course,…