Category: Mom’s Travel Tales
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What’cha wearing to Blissdom?
Alright all you Blissdom attenders-to-be: Are you ready to have fun at Blissdom in a few short weeks? You’ve clearned your calendar, bought your ticket, picked your sessions, booked your room and even looked into what parties you might want to attend. So… What’cha wearing? I want a sneak peak. Go back through that closet,…
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Haven’t flown in awhile?
A few tips on traveling solo and enjoying it… I know a whole bunch of ladies who are getting excited about a trip away that will take them away from their traditional families but to a new type of family for a few days… their blogging family. No, I don’t know which pair of jeans…
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London Adventures for Grown-ups
Some friends of mine are heading out to London very soon and I am so very excited for them. I know they are bound to have a magical time! Although we were there with our children and they will there without theirs, I think I might have a few ideas for them: London Eye I…
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria– a vacation for my tastebuds
My tastebuds just returned from a trip to New York City, and oh, are they happy! Tonight our family discovered Grimaldi’s pizza in our own hometown. The last time I had Grimaldi’s pizza was on a girls’ trip to NYC. It was good then, but all the standing and waiting, and then sitting at a…
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Marion, Illinois: pleasant, clean and super accomodating hotel in Country Inn & Suites
I love that there are so many fantastic suite hotel options in a variety of price levels for families these days. This summer we stayed at a very new Country Inn and Suites in Marion, Illinois for a family reunion. Unfortunately I don’t have any photos of the property to share– I guess I was…
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Dallas, Texas hotel for non-stop, kid-style fun: The Great Wolf Lodge
In July 2009, at the almost-end of a very long roadtrip, I added an out-of-the-way stop in Grapevine, Texas to visit The Great Wolf Lodge, as I had heard about its indoor/ outdoor waterpark and wand-wielding adventures. My husband flew home from Little Rock before this part of the trip, so I drove this leg…
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London, England luxury hotel: 51 Buckingham Gate
Our family of 5 stayed at 51 Buckingham Gate in August 2009 and we were extremely pleased with everything about the hotel. When we first pulled up, we were taken by the hotel’s beauty, but a bit nervous as to what type of reception we might get in the lobby… we were traveling with 3…
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London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland: The flight
Date of trip: August 2009 Age of children: 3, 6, almost 8 We flew Continental direct to London and could not have asked for a better airport or flight experience. First of all, I was sooooo giddy at not traveling with a stroller and car seats. I was literally skipping through the airport and couldn’t…
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One-Week Packing List
I’m a firm believer in doing laundry (or having it done) on vacation. I’d much rather carry lighter suitcases and wash clothes than lug extra stuff to and from a destination. With three kids, I feel like I have enough to pack without bringing a fresh set of clothes for each day. I developed this…
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London & Edinburgh: What I packed
Not too long ago our family enjoyed 10 days between London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland. In preparing for the trip I spent way too much time trying to determine just what to wear on vacation. I didn’t want to look touristy, but I wanted to be comfortable. And I’m on the ever-present quest to slim…
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Using Twitter to plan your travels
Not too long ago our family went to England and Scotland. To prepare for the trip of course I pored over sites on the internet, flipped through travel guides and questioned anyone I knew who could offer insight on my trip. (This was my 6th trip to Scotland and still wanted to do the research!…
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Edinburgh, Scotland: Outstanding Shows for Children at the Fringe
We’ve just returned from an action-packed trip to London and Edinburgh, Scotland. My plan was to share the details of the trip with you chronologically, but I’m going to break from that in the event you know anyone planning to be in Edinburgh in the next few days. Each year Edinburgh turns into a premier…
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Car Travel Activities for Kids
Guest Post by Laurel Smith I came across MomsMinivan.com when I was searching for ideas to keep my kids occupied and happy during a roadtrip this summer. I ended up putting many of Laurel Smith’s ideas into play and had a fantastic roadtrip. Read on for some practical and easy-to-do ideas for having more fun…
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Mom’s Traveling Medicine Cabinet
On a trip we typically being along a traveling medicine cabinet of sorts: a gallon zip-bag filled with what we have found to be essential medicines and cure-alls. When packing your own bags, you might consider the following: In addition to any maintenance medications, I typically pack: Children’s Tylenol Children’s Motrin (I bring them both…
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What to carry for a fun flight with young children
Packing to travel by yourself is a snap (Oh, the joy of uninterrupted time on a plane!). Packing to travel with young 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 make…