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Pin it 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…
Pin it 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…
Pin itChicago 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…
Pin itTwo 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…
Pin it::GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED:: Congrats to our winner, Jaent F! A couple months ago, we took a small, three hour road trip to Dallas, TX, and it was a DISASTER! My kids were bored and whiny, because I didn’t pack any snacks, games, or activities. What a dummy. So what did we end up doing? Getting sugary, greasy snacks from gas stations along the way, and using my purse contents as entertainment. Bad idea, and bad plan. Do you plan on taking a family road trip…
Pin it Back in July ’08, I asked for tips on traveling/flying with an infant. I researched, researched, researched and felt I had it ALL figured out. Here are some things I DIDN’T plan on. Info: Total flight time: around 4.5 hours Total time in air & at airport: almost 9 hours Airline: Southwest Airlines What I experienced: 1. We arrived at the airport WAY too early. We arrived two hours in advance and it only took 30 minutes to check in & go through…
Pin itThank you to everyone who gave me great tips on traveling with children! I thought I’d share with you all the great tips I’ve learned, including this article I found at the Pampers website. Sarah says: Here are the best 2 tips I’ve ever been given regarding flying with children: 1) Assuming there are two adults, you get on the plane for early boarding with all your gear. Let the other adult keep the child(ren) outside in the airport until the last possible minute.…
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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