Author: Mom’sTravelTales
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Houston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family-Friendly Fun
Looking for summer fun for kids and families in Houston? I’ve got you covered with this year’s MomsTravelTales Houston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family-Friendly Fun with tons of free and frugal fun all over Houston for you here. Break out your calendar, take a few notes and get ready to blast away any idea…
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Summer Fun for Families at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Sure, you knew the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston housed gorgeous masterpieces, but did you know that they also make that art come to life for kids of all ages through storytelling, movies and detective adventures? I had no idea there was so much to do… and I thought I was pretty in-the-know. Plus, admission…
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United Airlines denies familes early boarding access
United Airlines has dropped family pre-boarding on flights and now requires families with small children to board in the group with with they are ticketed, according to a story in USA Today. I can understand the business decision made in terms of direct revenue, as some people pay for the privilege of boarding early, but…
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Have you visited your state’s Capitol Building?
A few weeks ago we took our children to explore Texas’ state Capitol Building in Austin. We checked the Texas State Capitol website and slid in just in time for the last guided tour of the day. (Free tours are hosted daily.) My kids are 6, 8 and 10, and I wasn’t sure if they…
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Mom and Me Cub Scout Camping- Undistracted time
I can camp in a tent and I don’t abhor camping in a tent but, I’ll admit it, I do not love it, either. Earlier this month my boys’ Cub Scout pack was invited to take part in a Mom & Me camp out. Yep, just the moms and the boys. In tents. In the…
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Planning a real vacation… at home
Have you booked your plans for Spring Break yet? Wanna go see something fun and different with the kids and get a little relaxing in? Want to enjoy all your favorite foods—just the way you like them, or maybe try something a little more exotic? Sure, I love boarding a plane and taking off for…
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4 Family ski trip to AngelFire, New Mexico
Want to know a secret about the best place to go to teach your kids to ski? And the best time to go? Three families invited us to join them on a ski trip to Angel Fire, New Mexico over Super Bowl weekend and, to tell you the truth, I could not think of any…
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Making glass (and more) at the Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes region of New York
This is my ten-year-old son, working with fire, to make a glass pendant at the Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes region of New York: Can I just say that the Corning Museum of Glass rocks? Because it does. Really. My kids loved making glass, watching others form glass into art and they…
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12 Days of Christmas: My faves
I’ve really enjoyed celebrating the 12 days of Christmas with 7 other bloggers this year. I learned a lot from each blogger’s posts and I had a blast compiling my 12 days of tips, too. Here are a few of my favorites from each of the other sites participating: Looking to make some really clever…
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12 Things I’ve learned about travel with kids
1. What you carry on a flight with small children makes a difference. Pack backpacks with the right stuff, and flying is a snap. 2. Using a one-week packing list helps me to be sure I don’t over pack or leave anything behind. 3. And on that note about packing, pack to make unpacking easy.…
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11 Tried and true ways to beat boredom while waiting
No one likes waiting, but, when you travel, waiting is definitely part of the experience. Of course all that waiting time can also yield some of the best parts of a trip as you meet new people, see new things and get to really talk and listen to your kids uninterrupted and undistracted. That brings…
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10 Tips for a better flight with kids
Flying with your kids anytime soon? I’ve got a few tips to make your flight a better experience: 1. Bring a small trash bag to collect trash during the flight. 2. Book seats near the bathroom to make it easier (and quicker) to send them to the bathroom on their own (or easier for you…
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9 Tips for a great hotel stay with kids
1. Check the clock’s time in your room when you first arrive and also check to see if the alarm clock has been set. (Unless you like an early alarm that you weren’t expecting…) 2. Use the top door lock at bedtime to prevent accidental nighttime exploration. (You don’t want your child to assume he’s…
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8 Tips for International Travel with Kids
We took our first international trip with our first child back in 2002. It was definitely an adventure with awesome times and, um, learning times. Since then our family has grown to five (although it has been six a few times if you include our foreign exchange daughters) and all three of the kids have…
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7 People to tip when traveling (and how much)
Wondering who to tip as you travel this holiday season? I’ve got you covered, from checking your luggage at the curb to having dinner reservations made by the concierge to giving something back to those who clean up after you. Get your wallet ready… 1. Skycap: $1-2 per bag These are the guys who check…