Author: Mom’sTravelTales
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When I realized I was in Florence, Italy
This May I attended the Master of Wine Symposium in Florence, Italy. In preparing for the trip I studied up on Italian wine, labored over what to wear to look professional, made sure I had enough business cards and converters. But it wasn’t until I was sitting outside on the balcony of the hotel bar…
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Summer Camp Care Packages
A big part of summer has always been summer camp for me. Now that my kids are all into it, too, I relish packing and sending summer Camp Care Packages! Unlike the camps I attended as a child, their camp allows candy and food in the care packages- I think they even encourage it! So far,…
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It’s National Park Week!
Did you know it is National Park Week here in the US this week? There are tons of special events at our parks this week celebrating, so make your way there if you can and take it all in. If you can’t make your way to a national park THIS week, then really do make…
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Greetings from Edinburgh, Scotland! Again. :)
Good morning, friends! It is 9 am here in Edinburgh. We arrived here just under 24 hours ago and I am in love. Again. Let me back up a bit. About one year ago I asked my husband if we could return to Edinburgh to visit some very dear friends. You know those friends that…
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Canoeing on Lake Louise in Banff National Park in Canada
Have you ever canoed in more beautiful water? That’s my younger son canoeing in Lake Louise, Canada, in Banff National Park in June 2013. I snapped that picture with my iPhone and without any fancy filters. When we walked up to this lake and saw its beautiful turquoise waters, I turned to my husband and…
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One gorgeous view in Banff National Park in Canada
I love this gorgeous view for several reasons. The obvious beauty to you may be the mountains. The mountains in Banff National Park in Canada are breathtaking. Everywhere we looked on that vacation, we saw incredible mountains climbing up to the sky, and I mean everywhere. I love this photo, though, because my kids are…
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Texas Waffle Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel
Last weekend my husband and I were treated to a stay at the newly renovated Royal Sonesta in Houston. I’ll share more about the gorgeous artwork, delicious food and impeccable service later. For now, take a look at my awesome breakfast (from room service, of course): How cute is that? Doesn’t it look like the…
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Yep, I bought Benefit makeup from a machine. Twice.
This morning I left the house very early for day trip to San Francisco for a business meeting. It was super early and somehow I made it out the door without one stroke of makeup. Nothing. I remembered moisturizer, my big water bottle filled with water and a smoothie, but I forgot makeup. I realized…
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Hutton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee
Heading to Nashville for a grown up weekend? Typically I write about family trips here on MomsTravelTales.com, but… I just stayed at the Hutton Hotel in the West End of Nashville for Music City Eats, a fantastic food and wine festival, and found it to be a perfect getaway location sans kiddos. Here are few…
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Busch Gardens All Day Dining Deal
I am convinced that that the All Day Dining Deal at Busch Gardens is a great way to save money and make a trip to the park so much better. Last week I took two of my kids to Busch Gardens along with my brother’s family. My sister in law, the Happy Housewife, suggested I buy…
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How to avoid texting charges when traveling internationally (or anywhere, really)
This week I am in Canada for the Wine Bloggers Conference (yep, I’m also a wine blogger over at VineSleuth Uncorked) and I want to keep in touch with friends and family back home, but I don’t want to incur hefty data charges for messaging. App for messaging internationally for FREE Back when we hosted…
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Holiday travel tips for familes with young children
Looking for a few tips to make family travel even better this holiday season? Last year I shared 12 days of travel tips on Moms Travel Tales. Since the advice still rings true, I thought sharing those links might help yet again this year. Plus, you’ll find links in each of those posts to other…
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Bible in 90 Days: Day 82
The Bible in 90 Days reading for Friday is… Cover to Cover Plan 1st Corinthians 15:1- Galatians 3:25 Daily SOAP Devotional: Click through to read what I heard in this passage: Day 82 I am His letter Chronological Plan Acts 21:37–28:32 Ephesians 1:1–2:22 How are you doing so far? Please feel free to share in the comments.…
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Bible in 90 Days: Day 81
The Bible in 90 Days reading for Thursday is… Cover to Cover Plan Romans 15:1- 1st Corinthians 14:40 Daily SOAP Devotional: Click through to read what I heard in this passage: Day 81 A spirit of unity Chronological Plan 2 Corinthians 2:5–13:14 Acts 20:7-21:36 How are you doing so far? Please feel free to share in the comments.…
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Bible in 90 Days: Day 80
The Bible in 90 Days reading for Wednesday is… Cover to Cover Plan Acts 28:17 Romans 14:23 Chronological Plan Romans 5:1–16:27 2 Corinthians 1:1–2:4 How are you doing so far? Please feel free to share in the comments. Also, consider tweeting your progress and connecting with other readers on Twitter using the #B90Days hashtag. For more information on the…