Category: Mom’s Travel Tales
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My “Don’t forget to pack” bag
I use a routine pre-packing list before almost every trip, but with each vacation there will also be things to pack in addition to that list. Here’s a quick video showing how I keep from forgetting anything that comes to mind: This post is linked to Smockity Frocks’ Tutorial Tuesday.
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De-cluttering your toiletry kit for travel
When I travel, I like to pack as few things as possible, without skimping too much. On one trip it was particularly important that I pack light. That was when I came up with this idea that I use for cutting out the clutter in my toiletry kit on shorter trips: I’ve used this dozens…
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Destination Snapshot: San Antonio, Texas
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. San Antonio is always sizzling with excitement with lots of fun family destinations and festivals. My friend Lisa recently moved from San Antonio, so I thought I would ask her to…
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MomsTravelTales is Wild About Houston!
This summer I’ll be appearing regularly on KTBU-TV Houston’s 55 sharing family travel tips on the weekly show, Wild About Houston. Today, on my first segment of the summer, I shared a few packing tips and showed viewers what our family likes to use for nightlights when we travel. Click over and take a look.…
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Packing hanging clothes using packing folders
I use packing folders made by Eagle Creek to pack most of our clothes when we travel. They help me to keep wrinkles at bay and also keep the clothes organized in my suitcase so I can find what I am looking for easily. I use them for packing folded clothes as the product is…
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Looking to eliminate wrinkles while packing?
Here’s one of my strategies: Check back later this week for more detailed packing tips which will help you save time unpacking at your destination so you can just dive into the fun. Using plastic bags always works for me. Looking for other simple, yet effective ideas that work? Check out Works for Me Wednesday.
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Destination Snapshot: Moab, Utah
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. Today Renee from Livin’ Our Dash shares a 16-year favorite adventure destination for her family. Fire up the ATV’s and Jeeps.. I think it’s time to go! City or town name:…
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Destination Snapshot: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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. My friend Sherri LOVES to travel with her family… and I have been fortunate to travel with her with our families, as well as just with our spouses, and enjoyed every…
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Destination Snapshot: San Francisco, California
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. Today my friend Susan shares a bit about one of her annual family vacation destinations. You can tell she sure LOVES San Francisco! City or town name: San Francisco, CA Is…
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Destination Snapshot: Memphis, Tennesee
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. Today Pamela shares her family fun spots in her hometown of Memphis… There’s so much more than just Graceland. City or town name: Memphis Is there an airport there? Yes Is…
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Destination Snapshot: Tulum, Mexico
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 one of her favorite family destinations for adventure and relaxation. Got a passport? It’s not too late to book a summer visit! City or town name: Tulum,…
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DisneyLand vs. Disney World: This Florida Native hates to admit it, but…
Last week I had the privilege of visiting DisneyLand for one full day and two partial days. As a native Floridian (whose parents live near Orlando), I felt a bit like a traitor when my neighbor suggested we add on the days to our trip through Los Angeles to accommodate a quick Disney vacation. I…
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DisneyLand and a cruise through the Mexican Riviera: Ole!
As I type this I am floating along in the Pacific Ocean, aboard the Norwegian Star, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, heading back to Los Angeles in the final days of a fabulously relaxing, sun and fun-filled vacation. Our four-year-old is frolicking in the kids club (her request) while I am supervising my older two…
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Blissdom Blogging Conference– What I’m packing
Or what I think I’m packing… Blissdom 2010 will be my first blogging conference and I am really looking forward to meeting so many amazing writers IN REAL LIFE! And, truth be told, I must confess that I am also looking forward to the motivation to look like a grown up for a few days…
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New Zealand Bungee adventure… a Pre-Mom Travel Tale
Somtimes I feel as though I am so defined by my role as a mom that I forget my pre-mom days. This is one adventure I’ll never forget, however… I remember watching a show about people safely flinging themselves off bridges when I was in grade school. The idea sounded appealing to me then. But,…