Tag: Family Travel

  • Hola from Ixtapa!

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    I’ve just returned from a week away in Ixtapa, Mexico with my family. (Perhaps this explains why some of my SOAP entries didn’t make it up in a timely manner this week? I lost any internet capabilities mid-week!) Anyhow, while away, I had a little more time to write than normal. And, although you weren’t…

  • Flying with kids–What else to pack

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    A few more things to bring along on a family vacation Third in a Mom’s Toolbox series on family travel   We’ve covered the carry-ons and how to fly through the airport. Today we’ll talk about your big bags. What else do you need… and how do you pack it all? A few things we…

  • Flying with kids– Tips for a better flight

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    Second in a Mom’s Toolbox series on traveling with the kids. With a little preparation, you summer vacation fun CAN begin as soon as you reach the airport. If you were here Wednesday, your mind is already churning with ideas of what to pack in those carry on bags. Now it’s time to take care…

  • Flying with kids– What to carry on

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    First in a Mom’s Toolbox series on traveling with the kids Packing to travel by yourself is a snap. Packing to travel with your children is a whole new experience. Hopefully my experiences in traveling with kids can help make your trip even better. Here are a few things I tend to pack for carry-on…

  • Planning a flight with the kids?

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    My husband and I like to travel with our kids. A lot. This week my to-do list is telling me to get a new passport for our six-year old. His first one has expired. And before we use that passport for an end-of-the-summer trip, I’ll be packing suitcases and backpacks for another week-long excursion to…