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I remember the first time we took our 10 month-old on a road trip. We were excited about the adventure, but also worried it would be stressful and chaotic. Thanks to much preparation and special packing, we were able to have a pleasant experience! I hope these tips come in handy for your family as well. DRIVE DURING NAPTIME Long stretches in the car can be tough on active babies and toddlers, so plan your road travel accordingly. Consider doing the bulk of the drive…
Is your family headed on road trip this summer? We hope these easy tips come in handy for your preparation! PACK NON-MESSY FOOD AND DRINKS Try sticking to foods and drinks that are easy to eat and require little cleanup, like pre-made sandwiches, fruits, and bottled water. Keep perishable foods cold by storing in a small cooler and make sure the kids don’t overdo it on the drinks. (to avoid too many potty breaks) Packing your own food will money and time.
Summer break is finally here, so it is time to start planning those family road trips! My family and I took our first summer road trip to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas a couple weeks ago. When we arrived near Dallas, the traffic thickened significantly along with the pollution in the air. Since both my husband and son have allergies and asthma, the exhaust and smog in the air was a great concern to me. Although we do pack plenty of allergy medications and…
Two weeks ago, my husband, 3 year-old, and myself picked up my oldest son from school and headed straight for Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas. My son had NO IDEA that we were going to Great Wolf and surprisingly didn’t say a word until 45 minutes into our drive. Son: “WHERE are we going? You’ve been driving forever.” Us: “Oh, we’re going to IKEA, a furniture store. It’s a long drive, but they have great furniture so it’s worth it. Plus, it’s Mother’s Day…
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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…
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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, and is the Community Manager for Capri Sun. Featured in Walmart's Coupon Booklet!
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