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Hazardous UV exposure can be avoided with this travel tip.

Travel Tip: Avoid Hazardous UV Exposure by Taking a Siesta

By On May 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Parenting, Sightseeing, Travel Tips, Traveling with Kids, Vacation in the Sun

According the the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daylight savings time are the most hazardous for UV exposure outdoors in the continental United States. The best way to protect yourself and your kids? Stay […]

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Travel Tip: Traveling with kids? It’s all about the snacks!

By On February 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Eating, Parenting, Travel Tips, Traveling with Kids

Traveling with Kids? Be sure to pack plenty of snacks to keep tummies full and hands busy. Not to say our bags aren’t also packed with an iPad, LeapPad, toys, crayons, headphones, lovie blankets, and whatever else I can think of that can preoccupy my 3 year old for at least a minute. But snacks, […]

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Travel Tip: Pack Yourself First, Mommy

By On November 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Packing, Parenting, Travel Tips, Traveling with Kids

In typical mom fashion, I always put the rest of the family first and pack everyone else up for vacation before even getting my suitcase out of the closet. This past weekend, I learned why this is a terrible idea…when I forgot my shirt…for my anniversary dinner. Sigh. Normally this wouldn’t be a big deal. […]

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Travel Tip: Magic Paint Posters

By On September 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Parenting, Travel Tips, Traveling with Kids

With young kids, even a trip to my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood can seem too exhausting at times. But I’ve found that if I come well prepared, I get to enjoy at least half a glass of wine and don’t regret dining out half way through. I ALWAYS bring my bag of tricks for […]

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On The Itinerary: Cars Land at Disneyland

By On May 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In California, Destinations, On The Itinerary, Parenting

Last night we were watching the “Disneyland” episode of Modern Family and at one point (probably at the first glimpse of their manicured, floral Mickey Mouse) I turned to my husband and said, “I want to go to Disneyland. I’ve never been!” I failed to mention […]

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Travel Journal: Ft. Myers Family Fun

By On May 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Destinations, Florida, Parenting, Travel Journal

Last weekend we headed to the West Coast (of Florida, that is) to welcome my husband’s parents…they have officially retired here and are now Floridians…though I’m sure they will always hold Jersey near and dear to their hearts. It was a rainy weekend so our usual plans of hitting the clubhouse pool, Sanibel […]

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