Category: Mom’s Travel Tales
-
Super Quick Mom Tip: My ‘don’t forget’ bag
Do you have a summer trip still in store? My “Don’t forget to pack” bag is one way I make sure not to leave anything behind. Click over to my travel site, MomsTravelTales, and see if it might help you, too. Do you have a Super Quick Mom Tip for me to share? If so,…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Readers Recommend: Staycation and Vacation Ideas Edition
Welcome to MomsToolbox Readers Recommend, where MomsToolbox readers share one favorite post from the blogosphere. I might be cheating a bit this week, but I have to share a fantastic resource on my other blog, MomsTravelTales, as well as 85 other blogs across America this week… If you are looking to have fun this summer…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
Legoland Windsor near London
Yesterday I posted about the FREE Lego Mini Build events and download. If your kids are into Legos, click over and download so your child can make a Lego bouquet this weekend. We’ll wait. Now that we’re all here, I can tell you all about our last visit to a Legoland park. I have to…
-
Looking for a hotel near Disneyland?
Reader seeking hotel advice near Disneyland: Okay, this email was actually sent to my sister-in-law who sent it on to me to answer, since I’m more of a traveler. I edited it a bit for brevity. I am planning a holiday to the USA with my husband and three children (daughter aged 11, son aged…
-
Get a higher score on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin ride at Walt Disney World
Wanna know how to outscore your kids by hundreds of thousands on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World? Briana and Toni with Steve, the wonder guide at DisneyWorld. Or do you want to share some secrets with your kids so they can score more than 500,000 points before even leaving the very…
-
My night in Cinderella’s castle was magical… and lasted well past midnight!
A few weekends ago I had the incredible, almost-unbelievable, opportunity to spend the night in Cinderella’s castle and be treated to some serious VIP and behind-the-scenes tours at Walt Disney World. At one point I decided that even if I did wake up and it had all been a dream, it still was amazing. Curious?…
-
My night in Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World
I am still giggling in disbelief that I got to spend the night in Cinderella’s castle. I have no doubt that I will be telling and re-telling this story for decades to come. A few weeks ago I was enjoying the incredible hospitality at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, staying at the gorgeous Grand…
-
Waiting in line at Walt Disney World just got better
Your kids just might ASK to wait in line on their next trip to Walt Disney World! On your last visit, you might have noticed the queue experiences getting better and better, as the Disney Imagineers create new experiences to keep kids (and grown-ups) entertained while waiting in line. But they aren’t stopping there, as…