Being a traveling mom, a business traveler, and a student all at once means having a fool proof packing and preparing method before I ever leave the house. Be Prepared isn’t just a motto for Boy Scouts; it is the war cry of every overworked mom I know. Power to the well-stocked diaper bag! Getting and staying prepared is my…
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We are not the family that normally calls an amusement park a vacation. Once in a while, though, it’s nice to try something new. Having taken Grandma and a 12-year-old cousin along with us to Couer d’Alene, we decided to throw caution to the wind and spend two days at Silverwood Theme Park and the connecting Boulder Beach Waterpark. With ages spanning from…
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The real reason for visiting Ottawa in May was the exquisite tulips of the Canadian Tulip Festival. Once a year, a carpet of colorful blooms erupts across the landscape, a reminder of the unique relationship forged between the Dutch and the Canadians when the city hid the Princess of the Netherlands during WWII. What I didn’t expect from Ottawa was…
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When it comes to packing, everyone seems to have a proven method or a stalwart philosophy. What you will learn, for sure, if you study all the different ways to pack is that there are a myriad of "ideal" ways shove your stuff into a suitcase…and everyone has an opinion. Bundling is yet another new packing trend, particularly among backpackers and…
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Las Vegas is quickly turning into a family friendly destination thanks to the year round good weather and activities that are appropriate for all ages. While it’s the lights of the Strip that attract many visitors, there are other choices just a few miles from the glitz and gaudiness of typical Vegas that are just right for families. Lion Habitat…
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