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Mom’s Favorite Vacations

Review of The Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, NY – A Kid-Friendly Family Resort in the Adirondacks

August 29, 2009

We had actually planned on going home from The Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, NY today, so I thought it was a perfect time to schedule the review. But, guess what? We haven’t left yet. My kids were heartbroken when we’d told them that yesterday was our last full day, and quite honestly, we were [...]

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Summer of Fun at the Whiteface Lodge

August 10, 2009

This summer, I’m participating in Car & Caboodle’s Summer of Fun on the Run! My family will be road-tripping up to Lake Placid, NY to the Whiteface Lodge. Take a look at how gorgeous the exterior of this hotel is! (yes, I know we won’t be seeing snow in August!). This looks like just the [...]

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World’s Biggest Bed Jump, and iTunes Gift Card Giveaway

May 18, 2009

On May 7, IHG (the parent company of Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, and the InterContinental) hosted its World’s Biggest Bed Jump – thousands of people in New York, Shanghai, London and Paris all jumped on oversized 42-foot by 28-foot beds to celebrate the company’s Biggest Free Nights promotion. Any time [...]

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The Carry-On Bag – Perfected by Zuca

May 17, 2009

I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately, and it can definitely be challenging to pack the perfect carry-on bag. The suitcase has to be the right size (must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment), simple to pack (and unpack, while on the flight), be easy to carry or [...]

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Protect Your Toddler From the Sun Without Chemicals

March 31, 2009

Thankfully, spring is here, and along with it, strong sunshine. While most of us welcome the warmer, sunnier weather, there are definitely some negatives to the sun’s rays, including the potential for sunburn. Parents of young children and infants may not want to use sunscreens and chemicals on their little ones, especially infants or kids [...]

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Strolling Along Andromeda’s Attic

January 29, 2009

I have the best stroller. I love it. It’s been through a cross country trip, treks to the beach, jaunts through a variety of malls, from Tyson’s Corner in Virginia to the Sunrise Mall here in Brownsville. The only drawback that I’ve noted with my trusty stroller is the lack of convenient storage. It’s just [...]

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Vacation Home Rentals

January 15, 2009

Traveling with a toddler or an infant can be extremely challenging. During a recent trip to New Hampshire, my family tried to prepare in advance to ensure a stress-free trip. Renting a vacation home for us, was a great way to save money and cut back our stress. Why rent a vacation home? Here are [...]

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The Disney Moms Panel

December 17, 2008

If you read Mom’s Favorite Stuff or my personal blog, Multitasking Mommy, you already know that I’ve been selected to be on the 2009 Disney Moms Panel. Over the course of 2009, I’ll be answering questions submitted by families all over the country who are looking for advice on the parks, hotels, and restaurants. Earlier [...]

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Saving Mom and Dad from the Pick Up Game

July 14, 2008

How many times have you played pick up with your little one? Sometimes, it just seems like a never ending game and, if you can keep it fun, a nice way to keep them occupied. However, there are times, when you want to keep your baby’s things off the floor. Out in a restaurant, strolling [...]

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Learn about New and Fun US Travel Destinations

June 24, 2008

Are you looking for some fun suggestions for local US travel destinations? If you are like me, you probably have visited some of the standard places – Disney World, New York City, San Francisco, DC, Boston, and Seattle – but don’t know much about less commonly visited places. A new DVD, TripFLIX, seeks to help [...]

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Planning a Family Road Trip

June 18, 2008

My husband has a job that requires us to move often, which means we’re always traveling. Whether it’s to visit family or to see more of the world, it seems like we’re always planning the next trip. We’ve definitely have had our fair share of road trips and yet, I don’t feel like a pro [...]

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Crafty Baby Nap Pack/Map for Convenience

May 25, 2008

My daughter needs her nap. On days when she decides not to take a nap, the effects can be felt by all around by about 6pm. So, we try our hardest to make sure she takes some sort of a nap, regardless of where we are for the day. On weekends, it often means lying [...]

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