I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, as much as I love traveling with my kids and hubby, I love traveling without them. My pre-trip preparation is cut down by 75%, I only have to worry about entertaining myself, feeding myself, I can sleep in as late as I want, I’m not obligated […]
Day before Family travel – healthy meals
The day before a family trip tends to be the most hectic in the trip planning phase. Last minute bag checks, reservation verifications, cleaning and organizing the house are a few of the many action items that tend to be on our To Do List. Sometimes what happens in the midst of all the commotion, […]
Review and Giveaway – Get Ready to Fly set for kids
Flying with young kids is stressful for both parents and children alike. We (thoughtful) parents are always looking for ways to keep them comfortable, entertained, happy, and relatively “quiet” during flights and transition processes. Passengers flying without kids appreciate us for our efforts but then again, it’s really not about what they think, now is […]
5 Minutes for Mom Interviews Mom’s Guide to Travel
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by 5 Minutes for Mom to learn more about the inspiration, motivation and vision of Mom’s Guide to Travel. I don’t always get to talk about it on the site because it feels a little gratuitous at times but I invite you to check out the interview […]
Educating the Traveling Kid – Ruckus Educational Apps & Giveaway
Last week I reviewed and gave away two educational apps from Ruckus Media Group, John Henry and The Velveteen Rabbit to one lucky reader. This week I will be reviewing and giving away three new children’s apps to one lucky reader, The Three Little Pigs, Pecos Bill, and Johnny Appleseed. Read along to find out […]
Martinis & Oil Prices – local travel
This weekend I went back and forth on whether I wanted to travel to New York for the weekend. After waking up to a very rough morning early Saturday after local fun on Friday, I opted to keep my tush home and chill. I hadn’t packed the night before, the kids were already awake, I […]
GE Profile Washer & Dryer – Day 1
My babies arrived on Friday and mama couldn’t be HAPPIER!! Just watch me grin ear to ear in this vid:
UPrinting Business Card Giveaway
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Entertaining the Traveling Kid – Educational Apps Review/Giveaway, Ruckus Media
One of the challenges of traveling with kids, especially young ones, is keeping them entertained. The confines of a vehicle or an airplane limit not only a parent’s options but the child’s ability to move around. Parents who travel often with their kids are always in the market for child-friendly entertainment. The advent of the […]
Top 10 Tips For Getting Away With Great Family Travel Deals
Travel for me always encompasses doing a bit of research for getting the best prices and deals. It’s never a cumbersome effort because in general, I just love saving money. Even if I were a billionaire, I think I’d still look for a break! The following 10 tips are tools that I often use to […]