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I cannot believe that it has already been a week since I left for the Disney Social Media Moms Conference! It is difficult to capture everything I experienced into one blog post, but I have highlighted my favorite moments below. Also, if you attended the conference and wrote a post as well, please leave your link in the linky widget at the end of this post. I hope you are ready to see a ton of photos. YACHT CLUB RESORT photo credit: Walt Disney World
After our Disney Dream Cruise a few weeks ago, we headed to Universal Orlando for a few days to take on a whole new adventure! The folks at Universal Orlando treated my family to 2-day park tickets, as well as a 2 night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel. For us, hotels and resorts are a big part of the vacation experience, so we were thrilled to have the opportunity to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel on Universal Orlando property. My older son and…
After several weeks of planning and having to stay VERY quiet, I can finally announce that my family will be headed to Universal Studios after our Disney Cruise later this month! I am so beyond excited I can hardly stand it. You may remember my first journey to Universal Orlando a couple of years ago when my oldest son and I stayed at the beautiful Lowes Royal Pacific Resort and visited both Universal parks, courtesy of the Orlando CVB. At the time, The Wizarding World of…
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…
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…
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…
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, and is the Community Manager for Capri Sun. Featured in Walmart's Coupon Booklet!
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