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Cool Find: Baggu Duck Bag
by Hollie on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | No Comments
I'm absolutely IN LOVE with these colorful eco-friendly tote bags! The Duck Bag, named for its recycled cotton material, has two handle length options; shorter handles work for hand-carrying while a 40" one is for over-the-shoulder use. Another welcome feature rarely found in a tote, the inside pocket keeps items like mobile phones and ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Jill Besnoy – Tips For Bravely Traveling With A Baby
by Sarah on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 | 3 comments
Tips For Bravely Traveling With A Baby By Jill Besnoy of www.honestbaby.com My husband and I loved to travel before we had children and made a conscious decision to not let having babies get in our way. Now that my two boys are out of their baby stage, I can look back fondly on the “challenges” ... [read more] -
How Far Will You Go?
by Anne Marie on Monday, December 7th, 2009 | 2 comments
How far would you go for something to make your loved one happy? I went all the way to Green Bay! My wonderful Hubby had been looking for a 1995 Buick Riviera to buy. Everywhere he looked the cars he saw had high mileage and some were not in really good shape. Then ... [read more] -
Use Travel Time To Get Organized. It Works!
by Alicia on Friday, December 4th, 2009 | No Comments
I must say that over the past 15 or so years, I have become quite the expert on air travel. I am a proud 1 million mile member with two airlines but not just that. I have done it all and often…first class, coach class, international, with kids, with an infant, by myself……you ... [read more] -
Monday’s Double Shot: Thanksgiving Travel & Traditions
by Alicia on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 | 2 comments
This is it. This is the big week where you start the race of the holiday season. This year is lasts for a mere 36 days. That is just over 5 weeks of shopping, eating, baking, giving, singing, decorating, traveling, family gatherings, eating, holiday parties, work gift exchanges….oh and more eating. ... [read more] -
Nine Summer Activities on a Budget
by Alicia on Monday, June 1st, 2009 | 7 comments
It was a warm summer night. The humidity had to have been 100% and the crickets were extra loud. Lighting Bugs lit up the air like Christmas lights in July and your stomach ached from the 23 marshmallows your buddies challenged you to eat in 1 minute. These were the nights you’ll never forget and ... [read more] -
Guest Guru Nina Restieri from momAgenda.com
by Alicia on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 | 6 comments
Travel Agenda: Organizing for a Summer Vacation with the Kids Preparing your family for a summer vacation does not have to be a chore! There are many simple, effective strategies you can employ that will make your vacation less chaotic and more enjoyable for the entire family. The fun part is choosing your summer break spot. For me, ... [read more] -
Planning a Couple’s Vacation
by Sarah on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 | 4 comments
Remember when you could, on a whim, pack up and take a vacation, or even a little weekend break? Sigh...once you have kids and school and work and grandparents and everything else, having a vacation like you used to have may seem like an impossible dream. Not only are there too many things to take care ... [read more] -
Battling Inevitable Flight Delays this Labor Day Weekend
by Sarah on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 | 1 comment
Airline travel has truly become a nightmare. These days more of us are crammed into fully booked flights at off-peak times, stuck in long lines at security checks, and nickled-and-dimed by airlines for everything from pillows and blankets to baggage. As if that weren't bad enough, according to Flightstats.com, over 29% of flights from the ... [read more] -
Tips for Holiday Travel
by Sarah on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 | No Comments
Over 35 million Americans will be heading over the river and through the woods to visit friends, family and to go on vacation between Thanksgiving and New Year's. If you're thinking of hitting the road, one thing is certain: you won't be alone! So before you find yourself stuck in traffic or delayed at the ... [read more]
