family travel

Dreaming of Aruba – Destination Review

September 8, 2009

While I love vacationing at Walt Disney World at least once a year, my recent trip to Lake Placid, NY had me dreaming of a relaxing, beach vacation. My husband and I went to Aruba before we had children, and lately I’ve been thinking a lot about going back. I’d love some opinions and thoughts [...]

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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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Nissan Altima Hybrid

July 24, 2009

Last month, I had the chance to test drive and review the new Nissan Altima Hybrid – a brand new car from Nissan. I absolutely loved the car – even though I’m not usually a “car person”. Immediately after it was delivered to me, I took it on a short drive around the neighborhood. The [...]

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Spillproof, Leak-Proof Cups for Kids and Parents

July 14, 2009

When we go on road trips, we always pack lots of drinks for the road – coffee for dad, water for mom, and water in cups for kids. Obviously we don’t want to deal with any spills – but it always seems to happen. So, for our summer road trips this year, we were excited [...]

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Temporary Tattoos for Child Safety

May 31, 2009

My kids, especially my son, are prone to wanting to walk on their own in crowds, which can really worry me. When we’re in a crowded place, I always either carry my children, hold their hands, or keep them in the stroller, but it’s nice to be able to take an additional step that can [...]

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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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Away From Home: Securing Your House During Family Vacations

December 10, 2008

As my family and I pack up for another holiday trip, I’m working through all of my travel checklists. I have lists on what to pack, lists on what to do before we leave, lists on what to do while we’re away, and, of course, our holiday gift list. There’s another to do list that [...]

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