Road Tripping with Kiddos

  Road trips are undoubtedly one of the best parts of summer. Taking them however can be a little difficult when you have younger children. On the one hand they're enriching and a great way to spend time with your kids, but little ones get bored easily and of children despise long car rides. Keep kids engaged throughout the road trip by having them look for exit, city, and road signs. Little eyes love looking for land marks and things that are new and different. You can show older kids how to read a map and have them look for…
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Free Things to Do in Houston this Spring

There is a ton to do in Houston, but today we're featuring activities that are free and perfect for late spring and the early summer months. School will be out soon and hyperactive kidlets will be begging to be entertained! So without further adieu, here's a wide range of free activities in Houston. Miller Outdoor Theatre- Featuring eight months of free outdoor shows and entertainments in the form of dance, music, and theatre. They have special performances for children throughout the day from March to October as well as shows geared towards older kids and adults at night. It's a…
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Three Things That You And Your Kids Should Expect From Your Intrepid Trip

There are countless sights and experiences to be enjoyed within New York City. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a unique kind educational institution that you will love, especially if you want to get a glimpse of legendary aircrafts and Space Shuttles. While its preservation as a floating museum has been well documented, there are some amazing sights that tell an interesting story about the ventures which the United States has taken into the space, the air and the sea. What can you expect when climbing on board? Mach-Speed Excitement Before entering the physical ship, you will be…
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Top Five Travel Gadgets for Kids | #travel

In this technological era, traveling with kids isn't half as bad as it used to be. Thanks to electronic tablets, headphones, and other gadgets, you can turn your normally chaotic back seat into an oasis on your next trip.   The Filip- This small device looks like a watch at a first glance, but on the second glance, it's actually the world's first location device designed for kids. You can monitor your child's location on your cell phone via the GPS signal the Filip gives off. This device also doubles as a phone, and parents can program the Filip to…
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4 Major Travel Expenses That Shouldn’t Be | #travel

Do you like to travel? Who doesn't? Travelers often spend more money than necessary on many of the most common travel expenses. When planning your next trip, it is important to think about the things that cost you the most money while traveling and focus on ways to cut those costs. Here are a few ideas to help you save money on your next vacation or trip. Hotels When you travel and are planning to stay at your destination for any amount of time, you almost have to stay in a hotel room. Choosing the right accommodation is crucial for…
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Nerf Rebelle – Powerful in Pink and Purple | #Giveaway (11/8)

Now that Kylie is a teen, I am SO out of the loop when it comes to toys for girls.  I know that there have been brands who have started to appeal to girls by taking popular toys marketed for boys and making them pink and purple, but until now, I didn't realize that Nerf has their own line of toys for girls called Nerf Rebelle! Honestly, I think Braxton (our 9 year old) would love this line for himself, because his favorite color is pink!  These are so cool, and you can find the whole Nerf Rebelle line at…
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We lost our kids at Disney World | Tips to find them quickly! #travel

Yes, you read that right.  We lost our kids at Disney World.  I'm pretty sure it's not all that uncommon to lose kids at Disney World, and even though it didn't come down to needing this, I'm thankful that my sister gave us a cool little tip before we left for the day (more about that in a bit)! Of course, it rains quite frequently in Orlando.   We had just decided to find something to eat because it looked like a storm was brewing.  We wanted to make sure that we were inside somewhere before the bottom fell out.  Well,…
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You can always use this old phone… | #vacation #mcroadtrip2013

After eating and playing around at Pizza Planet for a few hours at Disney's Hollywood Stuidos, Hawk was tired, and pretty hot!  He looks at me and asks, "Mom, can you call Mimi and ask her if we can buy some swords?" When I replied and told him that my phone was dead, he pointed to this and said, "You can always use this old phone." He spotted the phone well before he asked me that question!
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Orlando Stroller Rentals Review | Rent a Stroller in Orlando #vacation #orlando

Earlier this summer, we headed to sunny (and sometimes rainy) Orlando for our family vacation.  With Jett being the youngest of the group, we knew we were going to need a stroller, but we don't own a really nice one, and the ones that we do own would have taken up valuable space in our van.  I'm so thankful that a friend told me about Orlando Stroller Rentals. I love this company.  It's a genius idea.  Most families fly to Orlando, so by the time they lug a stroller to the airport and check it with their baggage, it's a…
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Titanic The Experience Orlando, Florida | #travel #vacation #orlando

During one of my blogging trips, I visited a Titanic Exhibit, and I was looking forward to taking Kylie to see it, because she's a huge Titanic fan.  When our vacation changed from Pigeon Forge to Orlando, I was a little bummed that she'd not be able to see it, however, I was happy to see that one of my friends visited the museum on one of her trips.  The Titanic Experience in Orlando Florida is definitely a must see for any Titanic buff visiting the area. Titanic The Experience Twitter | Titanic The Experience Facebook 7324 International Drive Orlando…
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