Author: Mom’sTravelTales
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Experiencing the best at any Disney theme park
Yesterday I shared a bit about our family’s adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and promised to share a few tips on how were able to fit in all of our must-sees, even on a crowded day at the park. Here are my tips for navigating any Disney theme park so that you get to experience…
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Seeing at all at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
The day before Thanksgiving, our family visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, along with what felt like millions of our new ‘closest’ friends. Like so many others, our kids were out of school that week. We wanted to maximize our time and get ahead of the crowds as much as possible. I chatted about the trip…
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Get more out of a resort vacation with kids
We just returned from a fantastic week in Florida. We spent a few days and nights in Clearwater Beach, a few days and nights at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and a few days and nights with family. It was the perfect mix of activities and just relaxing. In the coming days I’ll share more details…
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Visiting New York City for Thanksgiving?
Here’s how it went for us: Anyone out there thinking of going to the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City this Thanksgiving? Well, guess it’s a little late in the game for most of us to just be thinking about it. Let me try again… Anyone planning on heading to New York City this…
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No more family-friendly food on Continental flights
I am sure there will be good things that will come of the Continental- United merger, but, for this traveling mom, I am not so thrilled about the change in the meal plan. Sure, it’s a little frustrating that I have to pay for snacks on the plane now (except for the pretzels) but there…
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An evening of Disney fails by Mom at the Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party
Last night I had a bit of a Disney fail. Okay, maybe it was actually fail after fail. There was rushing due to lack of time (ummm, or poor planning), sweatshirts left at home and yes, even missed fireworks. (I am still kicking myself over that one.) Here’s how it all happened: We checked into…
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I’m about to board the time machine
I love flying. I really do. Perhaps that is because I get to fly for fun and never for work (unless you count flying with the family as work.) I just love anticipating the adventure ahead. I might just be the most cheerful person at the airport when I fly solo. I invite families to…
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Relaxing in St. Louis
I’m on a plane again. This time I am flying home from our little kid-free adventure in the St. Louis area for my husband’s cousin’s wedding. We had a wonderful time. My refrain for the weekend seemed to be “I don’t have any responsibilities at all this weekend!” And that was a beautiful thing. I…
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We’re traveling kid-free
Today I flew. Or actually, I am flying right now. But I won’t post this until later. Thanks to my husband’s cousin and his fiancé, I am on a plane, child-free but with my husband, heading to a wedding in St. Louis. Ahhhhhhh. The joy. Don’t get me wrong. I love traveling with our children.…
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Destination Snapshot: Santa Barbara
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. FishMama of Life as Mom is sharing some of her favorite Santa Barbara spots for families today. This mom of six KNOWS family fun and is a Californian herself, so you…
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Destination Snapshot: Rehobeth Beach, Delaware
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. Here, Meredith B. shares her insight on Rehobeth Beach, Delaware, a place she and her family have enjoyed every summer for the more than a decade. She definitely knows her stuff…
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Mom’s Travel Tales on Wild About Houston
I have had so much fun sharing summer travel tips on Wild About Houston on Houston’s 55. If you aren’t in Houston or you missed the shows, no worries… I have the links right here! Swing over and see what I had to say about: packing without wrinkles (I also threw in a little night…
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Destination Snapshot: St. Louis
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. I’m especially excited to read this Destination Snapshot myself as we have a trip to St. Louis coming up in just a few short weeks. I’m quite thankful to our friends…
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Keeping the Joy in Family Travel
Through the years I’ve learned a thing or two about family travel. Fortunately, not only have I learned that family travel can be a bit exhausting, but I’ve also learned how to keep it fun and well, vacation-like. Swing over to Life as Mom if you’d like to see how I keep the joy in…
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Travel Book Review: Kids Love I-95
There is still plenty of time to roadtrip this summer, and if roadtrippin’ is in your plans, I highly recommend you get yourself a copy of one of the Kids Love guides! Michele, one of the authors of the husband-and-wife written, kid-tested guides, offered a copy of Kids Love I-95 to me to review and…