I originally intended to write a post on what a fabulous Mother’s Day I had, doing a few of the things I really enjoy doing: traveling locally, spending time with my family, exploring new places, and sipping on wine. However, as I thought about the events of my day (and coincidentally, heard about a $50 […]
Freschetta Pizza By the Slice: Another quick pre-travel meal
The day before travel is always the storm before the calm around my house. So to make my life easier in the kitchen, I’m always looking for convenient meal ideas. However, sometimes I’m just not in the mood to cook or too busy. And I also don’t want to spend our precious vacation funds on […]
Affording Family Travel – Road Trip or Fly?
As my husband and I start thinking about our weekend getaways, I began to get curious to the price of taking a road trip with current gas prices. I have to admit that I was slightly annoyed to spend $64 the other day filling my gas tank although I know many people around the country […]
The Spontaneity of Travel
One of the things I prided myself on prior to having kids was my spontaneity when it came to just about everything I did. It kept life interesting and kept me fulfilled. Now that I have a laundry basket full of responsibilities and obligations, the spontaneousness in me appears to be waning. In short, I […]
Travel Anxiety
Is it just me or do the nights before a big trip create a bit of anxiety that impede your sleep? Me of all people, talking about anxiety? Yes, me, consummate traveler, and professor of travel organization gets a tinge of anxiety before going on a trip. Thankfully enough, t’s not bad anxiety; it’s an […]
Traveling without kids: The check-in
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 […]