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Our family is currently having the time of our lives at Disney World for the Social Media Moms Conference and I was reminded of our family’s first experience visiting the Magic Kingdom and what we learned during that trip. Are … Continue reading

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Dinosaurs Alive! Exhibit at Brookfield Zoo

Ever since my son was small he has been obsessed with dinosaurs. He did not speak for the first two years of his life and when he did decide to talk, his first words were about two of his favorite … Continue reading

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Family Travel: Exploring Saugatuck, Michigan

Our family spent the most glorious week in Saugatuck, Michigan last week and we wanted to share with you our experience traveling to this fun little Midwest destination for your family travel. Words like epic, most relaxing vacation ever, and … Continue reading

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Smart Strategies for Saving Time & Money When Flying

Over the years, I have been doing a lot more travel than I ever dreamed I would be doing. When you travel frequently, you quickly learn that you need a lot less than you think you do, proper planning will … Continue reading

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Notebook Experiments: Can I Make My Hotel Stay Better?

Experiment: Can I make my hotel stay better? Experiment Taken From: Notebook Entry 10.30.08 Materials Needed: Please see Digital Bliss for the full instructions. This post was written by Angie, over at Blog Coach, so please be sure to check … Continue reading

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Six Easy Ways to Save on That Weekend Getaway

My husband and I celebrated nine years of marriage last month. We wanted to celebrate our anniversary in a special way and so we decided to take a little trip to Traverse City, Michigan and enjoy a weekend getaway for … Continue reading

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WSBT-TV: Planning for a Cheap Getaway

Today on WSBT, I share some tips and tricks for planning an inexpensive getaway with your family. I suggest some frugal alternatives for vacations and ways to make some memories for your family on a budget. Sound Off: What are … Continue reading

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Travel Tips from Tracy Gallagher

Travel Channel expert Tracy Gallagher offers a wealth of insider information for every aspect of leisure travel, from family vacations in the United States to exotic trips around the world. She is best known as the host of the upbeat … Continue reading

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**Traveling With Children**

I ran across these great tips from Fine Living on how to survive trips with your children. I thought they were great and worth sharing… Traveling is challenging with young kids, especially when they’re away from the routines and comforts … Continue reading

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