Travel

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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?

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

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!

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

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

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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Jiffy Lube “Keeping My Ride Alive” and a $35 gift card giveaway

You are a smart mom.. I just know it! Something that most smart moms do is save money and spend wisely. One way to save money is to keep your ride alive for 150,000.. even 250,000 miles. The best way to do that is to keep your car maintained. Ok, so I haven’t kept a car older 60,000 miles in the 20 years I’ve been a car owner but believe you me.. I’ve learned my lesson and I’d love to try!

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Are you headed to Paris, France soon?

My Dad stayed in this apartment/bed and breakfast in Paris, France recently and was so thrilled with it that he wants to share it with the world. I looked through the photographs of the apartment on

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Parenting tip: Travel Tips for Kids Flying Solo

I can’t imagine sending one or both of my kids off on a flight alone but some parents such as single parents and those with kids who want to spend a couple of weeks at Grandma and Grandpa’s during summer vacation, have to put their children on an airplane to fly solo. Jennifer Michaels from

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Incredible Getaways + Mother’s Day Markdowns on Rue La La

Rue La La’s exclusive Mother’s Day Boutique will be available to Rue La La members starting at 11 AM on May 5th. The range of experiences moms can be treated to is incredible- from weekends away in Napa to Maine, or even French Wine Country. If you have a little extra money in the bank and are trying

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Our exciting Spring Break visits to Busch Gardens and Kennedy Space Center

I realized today that I am still recovering from Spring Break which was last week. I am mentally exhausted.. trying to catch up with work and life and on top of normal work and life to catch up on, my 10 year old has CRCT’s this week at school and I’m the one having nightmares..

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Win a $100 Lands’ End gift certificate

Did you read my article February 4th article about Lands’ End’s Anxiety Zone swimsuit selection? If not, you have to check it out. I finally had the opportunity to wear my new Lands’ End swimsuit this weekend and I love it! I went to Great Wolf Lodge in Charlotte, NC (photo of me in my

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Evenflo booster seat – Big Kid AMP no back booster seat review and giveaway

My now 10 year old son rode in a booster seat until relatively recently. The safe ‘no booster seat’ age is 10-12 years old. He actually liked sitting in a booster seat because he could see out the window better. I am 5’1″ and often joke that I should still sit in a booster seat.

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Lands’ End Swimsuits – Choose your anxiety zone!

I am a nervous wreck when I put on a bathing suite. Even when I was a size 4 I thought I had major flaws. Now that I am a size 8 and have a little extra weight (from my last birth.. over 3 years ago.. yes, that’s my excuse) I hunt for just the

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Winter driving tips from Jiffy Lube – Gear Up for Winter Driving: Don’t Risk Getting Caught Out in the Cold

Jiffy Lube Prepares Drivers for Wintry Conditions to Minimize Breakdowns During the Cold Winter Months Icy roads, salt-covered windshields and whiteout conditions are just a few of the challenges drivers may encounter as they take to the roads this winter. While simple preparation can help drivers avoid many difficult driving situations, more than 70 percent

Disney World vacation with kids

Our Disney World holiday visit and tips for parent & kids visiting Disney World > Part 2

This is a continuation of Part 1: “Our amazing trip to Disney World and a few tips and hints for your next visit – Part 1″ post published December 26th, 2009. Meal Time at Disney World It was difficult for the 5 of us to agree on a time and place in the Disney World

Evenflo Symphony 65 car seat review

My review of the new Evenflo Symphony 65 car seat and a giveaway

I know you’ve heard it a million times… 4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly according to a recent NHTSA study. On with the good news.. Evenflo’s new Symphony 65 car seat features the exclusive SureLATCH system, designed to provide a super-fast, tight and safe installation every time with a simple Click, Click,

Holiday Gift Ideas from Jeep – Jeep Backpacks and Messenger Bags

Jeep Consumer Products continues to create a tough, durable and innovative consumer products that translates the “Have Fun Out There” attitude. From cool new bikes and RC vehicles to even fashionable footwear, juvenile products, pet products and even camping equipment, Jeep has something for every adventurist. This Jeep backpack is ideal for outdoor adventures as

Introducing the arrival of the new Mutsy Transporter + a 10% off coupon code!

I am a huge fan of Mutsy strollers. I’ve been pushing Madelyn, now 3, around in a Mutsy 4Rider (read my Mutsy 4Rider review here) since she was a baby. I just got a new Mutsy yesterday and shucks if it isn’t a rainy day today so I’m about to open and put it together

Where is your first aid kit? Do you have one?

It’s summer, the kids are out of school, and I’m sure you need something to do right? Well, pack your bags and hit the local trails but don’t forget your first aid kit. My guess is that at least 50% of hikers including families on day trip hikes, don’t carry a first aid kit. Like

Jif To Go™ Reduced Fat Peanut Butter and Jif’s Natural Peanut Butter

We went to a park today and Jif To Go went with us. It was a huge hit with the kids and my husband and I loved it too. We dipped crackers and apples in our Jif To Go. Each Jif To Go Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread is 2.5 ounces and is plenty for

Sleep Scentsations scented pillow liners + win one!

The Shoulder Stroller: the stroller in a purse

Zen Class Nirvana Organizer

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