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See more Orlando adventures here! The first day of our Orlando journey was spent at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. My son and I had visited the Disney World parks twice before, so we pretty much knew our way around the park, which was good because the Orlando folks let us loose! We were given three anytime fast passes, which really came in handy during a very busy spring break. In this post, I will cover all of the rides, shows and dining we hit at Disney…
guest post by Kasandria Reasoner I have been to Disney World a whopping 7 times in the past five years. Yep, I’m a Disney nut. The main question anyone asks me is: “How can you afford to go?” My answer is PLANNING! There are SO many Ways To Save on a Disney World Family Vacation even in today’s economy. You just have to do your research! One website I always check is: http://www.mousesavers.com/ Like right now you could get the buy 4, get 7 or…
I will start by sharing a few of my tips about wrangling my little ones in big crowds but what I am hoping for out of this post is a lot of comments and tips from all of you readers. Lets start a conversation about this because it is summer travel time and whether you plan on being a tourist or if your town becomes flooded with tourists in the summer, it is always good to have a plan when you are dealing with big…
Chicago is a great destination for a family vacation, especially if you’re looking for an alternative to the usual amusement parks and beaches this summer. My husband and I visit Chi-town often, and just a couple weeks ago we took our boys with us for the first time. Here’s some travel suggestions to help you plan your trip to the Windy City. Where to Stay Look for hotels in the Streeterville, Gold Coast and Loop areas. Those locations will put you close to the major…
See more Orlando adventures here! The second morning of our Orlando journey was spent at a place I had never heard of before, Gatorland. It was such a nice, refreshing change from the busy day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that we had experienced the day before. The sky was overcast, but was not raining, so the weather was absolutely perfect! A perfect morning to stroll through Gatorland. Gatorland is known as the “Alligator Capital of the World”, but the park also includes various reptiles, birds,…
1. Don’t believe the ETA on the GPS. They have yet to find an accurate algorithm that calculates ETA when traveling with children. Add one extra hour for every three of what the GPS says, and you’ll get you a close guess. 2. Snacks keep little hands and mouths busy. They hold off low-blood-sugar meltdowns if you get lost in-the-middle-of-nowhere at dinner time. But dole them our carefully. Too many treats lead to too many drinks which lead to too many potty breaks. That will…
Two and half years ago my family moved to a burb just outside of the Twin Cities. For all of you that are not from the Mid-West, the Twin Cities is what us locals call the Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota area. I am originally from ND and while growing up our big family vacations were always to the Twin Cities. Even though I have been a resident for over 2 1/2 years, I still feel like a tourist. I get excited when I drive the 20…
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm.
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