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My Review of the All-New 2012 Honda CR-V

Now completely transformed for its fourth generation, the 2012 Honda CR-V heads in a more sophisticated direction with refreshed styling, improved fuel economy, innovative technology and even greater value for money. The 2012 Honda CR-V has received several changes from the 2011 model. Honda focused on offering the driver more space, improved technology and fuel economy.

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My Road Trip Survival Guide – How I Survived 8 Hour Road Trips Alone with Two Kids

January 4, 2012 New posts

My kids are 12 and 5 years old. They love each other but aren’t the best of friends. I’m sure you understand if you have kids who are far apart in age. My 12 year old hardly acknowledges that my 5 year old exists and when he does it’s often to correct her, poke at

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‘MR. DADDY’ Makes Holiday Travel with the Family Stress-Free!

December 5, 2011 Dad

As a seasoned traveler, “Mr. Daddy,” a.k.a. Robert Nickell, knows how stressful it can be to voyage with small children, and during the holidays it often becomes a requirement. Don’t get caught up in the stress this year. Follow these tried and true tips for ensuring easy travel with your kids this holiday season. Whether you’re

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Travel: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California

October 27, 2011 Travel

I am staying at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, in Carlsbad, CA, 30 minutes north of San Diego for a couple of days.. What a beautiful resort! Park Hyatt Aviara Resort offers a range of lodging choices, including “The Respire by Hyatt,” a series of hypoallergenic rooms. Rooms vary in size from Double and King sizes,

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BubbleBum Inflatable Booster Seat to the Rescue!

August 18, 2011 Must Haves

BubbleBum is a portable and foldable booster seat that is perfect for daily car rides or for keeping in Grandma’s car for the occassional trip to story time. Made for children who weigh between 40 and 80lbs, are older than 3 years old, and can refrain from sitting on their knees during a long car

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Beach Sun and Summer Safety Tips

June 27, 2011 Safety

Before we do anything else we have to make sure we pay attention to beach sun and safety for the season and then we can say…Welcome SUMMER! With summer comes the sun, the beach, and staying safe while enjoying them both. Beach Safety comes in many forms. Each year we hear about people drowning at

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Chevrolet’s Fuel Sippers: Volt, Cruze, Equinox

June 25, 2011 Car Reviews

This is a guest post by The Car Family Chevrolet, General Motors’ price leading brand, has brought to the increasingly fuel efficiency conscious American consumer three vehicles that are impressive in their diversity and mpg ratings. The Chevrolet Volt, Equinox, and Cruze Eco have rushed to the top of the coveted gas mileage rating guides

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Keeping Teens Safe on the Road this Summer

June 22, 2011 Safety

One of the greatest fears for parents of teenagers is an unexpected accident when their child is behind the wheel. Each year, the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the deadliest 100 days for teen drivers and their passengers, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). To minimize this risk, parents should learn

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Parents, Relax and Getaway with a Day at the Winery

June 20, 2011 New posts

We often forget to take time for ourselves. We go about our busy schedules, take care of everything and everyone else and usually end the day exhausted. With the price of gasoline being so expensive we’ve even begun to limit “family vacations” and “Staycations” are the new wave; often traveling short distances or staying in

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Family Travel Destination – San Antonio Part 1

April 8, 2011 New posts

I am in San Antonio, Texas Friday through Sunday along with several bloggers and journalists, visiting the new Embassy Suites Riverwalk-Downtown property and to enjoy many of the family friendly activities that San Antonio has to offer including the San Antonio River, The Alamo, the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, Market Square, Museo Alameda, and

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SALONPAS Pain Relief Patch Review

March 28, 2011 Health

Ever since a car accident I had about 10 years ago, I’ve had back and neck issues. My back and/or neck hurt substantially hurt 70% of the time. I don’t want to take perscription pain meds so I rely on my trusty heating pad and my massage chair every day. I was recently introduced to SALONPAS by

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My 2006 Nissan Quest Lease is Almost Up.. What Should I Do?

March 28, 2011 Transportation

I drive a 2006 Nissan Quest minivan sportsvan and love it. The lease is just about up on it though am I’m struggling with trying to figure out what to do or get. Not once in my life have I been so completely satisified with a car so much so that I wasn’t anxious to

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American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Parents to Leave Children in Rear Facing Care Seat Until They are Two Years Old

March 23, 2011 Travel

New advice released March 21st, 2011 from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will change the way many parents buckle up their children for a drive. In a new policy published in the April 2011 issue of Pediatrics (published online March 21), the AAP advises parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until

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The ‘P&G Have You Tried This Yet?’ event in Miami – Such fun!

February 18, 2011 New posts

Stacie from The Divine Miss Mommy, Desiree from Bottles To Britches, flew to Miami yesterday to experience P&G’s temporary ‘pop-up’ store here where shoppers can try and experience dozens of P&G products. In a continued effort to make consumers aware fo their innovative product offeringsProcter & Gamble Company is once again undertaking the Have You Tried This

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Give the Gift of Getting There Safely and Efficiently with a Map Update from NAVTEQ

December 14, 2010 Gadgets

Do you want to give friends and family a gift that you know they won’t return or re-gift this year? Look no further than a NAVTEQ in-dash navigation system map update. Did you know that NAVTEQ is the company whose technology and maps power most of the in-dash navigation systems and GPS-powered devices in the

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Travel Edition: Anna Maria Island

November 2, 2010 New posts

Thanks to guest blogger, Desiree from Bottles to Britches, for providing us with this detailed review of her family vacation to Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key in Florida. Want a family vacation that seems a little slower than regular life? Maybe a relaxing beach? There’s a string of towns along Florida’s southwest coast that

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Our Fall Family Vacation at Great Wolf Lodge – day 3

September 26, 2010 New posts

Read part one of the series about our 3 day vacation at Great Wolf Lodge in NC here. I’m sad that we are leaving Great Wolf Lodge today. We’ve had an amazing time here. We’re staying at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord-Charlotte, NC, about 5 hours from Atlanta and over the last three days we

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Our Fall Family Vacation at Great Wolf Lodge – Day 1 1/2

September 25, 2010 New posts

It’s torture but I’m sitting at the bar in our Majestic Bear™ Suite catching up on some work after having had a blast yesterday in the indoor waterpark here at Great Wolf Lodge. No, I’m not complaining about our Majestic Bear™ Suite.. rather the fact that I’m not in the waterpark with the kids right now. But,

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Introducing the 2011 Honda Odyssey – a test drive and review

September 14, 2010 Car Reviews

I LOVE to drive. When we go on road trips I drive. Before I had a bad car accident in 2001, I would get very sleepy after driving for about an hour but since the accident I prefer to drive so I guess my body has trained itself to be cool with driving long distances

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We’re launching a Travel Edition soon – be a contributor!

September 2, 2010 Travel

I’m well aware that parents are desperate to travel whenever possible. Summer vacation, 3-day weekends, holidays. You name, let’s leave the house and go somewhere fun! We have to get away from the dirty laundry and dishes sometime right? I also know that finding a family friendly hotel, lodge, or resort to stay at can

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The End of Lapchild? What are your thoughts on the Lapchild?

August 16, 2010 News

Budget Travel Magazine recently reported on The National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendation that all passengers, including children under the age of two, have their own seats on planes. This means infants would no longer be allowed to sit in their parents laps, and they would no longer fly for free. Here is an excerpt from

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When a downgrade to you is an upgrade to your husband

August 13, 2010 New posts

My husband traded in his nicely equipped Volvo s60 a couple of weeks ago and got a Ford Mustang. Huh, you said? He went from a Volvo to a Ford Mustang? Yeah.. I said that too but I’ve learned in the last couple of weeks that just because I think the trade from the Volvo

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Things aren’t always what they seem – ask questions and do research!

July 27, 2010 New posts

My 10 and 4 year old and I and my mother took off from Atlanta Sunday for a 4 day stay at a state park lodge in Kentucky through this Thursday. My son loves hiking, I love water, and my daughter loves everything so we’re all happy to be here. Unfortunately, I’ve learned that ‘lodge’

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Motorola MJ270R Two-Way Radio review and free designer faceplate offer

July 15, 2010 Gadgets

Two-way radios have been around for years but up until a few years ago I didn’t feel the need to own a two-way radio. HOWEVER now, I can imagine not having two pairs of two-way radios. I know what you’re thinking.. don’t you all have cell phones? Yes, my husband and I have iPhones

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Tend-a-Tot, a true all-in-one’r’.. diaper bag, chair cover, cart cover.. and 3 more

June 27, 2010 Age 0-1 year

I’ve heard the phrase all-in-one a million times. You have too right? Well, the TEND-A-TOT™ is really really an all-in-one product for moms. OK, so it doesn’t warm your baby’s food but it provides 6 essential functions that every moms uses (or wants to use!) every day.

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