Choosing a Location
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Grandparents Wanting to Take 6Yo to Disney for the First Time...
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on September 11, 2011
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This summer my mom and step dad took my 6yo daughter and my step sister's two sons on a vacation to Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. They all had a blast ...
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- If it were me, I would ask your parents to take them somewhere else. Also, tell your parents not to tell your kids about the Disney trip, they won't understand why the...
- If it's selfish of you than I am selfish. My parents asked if they could do this exact thing. My answer before even bringing it up to my husband was, I knew he would ...
- In your shoes, no, I would not let my daughters go to Disney for the FIRST time with anyone but me and daddy. There's just something magical about that first time tha...
Puerto Rico Hotels
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on June 25, 2008
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We are taking a family trip to Puerto Rico in August. Does anyone have any hotel recommendations? We want a clean hotel that has easy access to the beach. My husban...
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- Check out El Conquistador,we got married there 4 years and were back once. It is one of the few places I can go back again and again. Never have to leave the place,abo...
- We stayed at the Ritz Carlton and it was beautiful in every way - nice beach area too. I'm sure it's expensive, but we were on a free trip several years ago.
- Puerto Rico hotels are expensive . We just booked this hotel through priceline for $110.00 a night :-) http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjupr-san-juan-marriott-...
Toddler Road Trip Games
Asked by J.R. from New York
on May 21, 2010
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We are going to be taking a vacation soon, at least a 12 hour car ride. What types of things would keep a 2.5 year old happy and occupied in the car for that long. We ...
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- Here are some ideas to keep him busy. http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/689
- This is the best toy ever: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3136912 It's like the view master toy that we grew up with except it has sound effect...
- It's a Match comes with 2 spiral bound books (6 items on each page to match to 6 other items) in a case with matching frames. Hard to describe. See picture at www.t...
Hilton Head Island Recommendation for Family Vaca
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on February 19, 2010
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We're considering a family trip to Hilton Head for spring break, including little kids all the way up to grandparents. I've been there as a teen ager, but cannot...
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- I have been numerous times on 3-generation, multi-family trips. We have always stayed at the same house in Palmetto Dunes and have loved it. I don't know what rental ...
- We loved Palmetto Dunes as well. Great Place and restaurants!
- Hi A., We did this summer 2008 - my husband's parents, their three children, spouses and their children (8 adults, 4 children between the ages of 6 months and 4). ...
Anniversary Party - Welcome Home - House Warming?????
Asked by J.W. from Houston
on June 25, 2010
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My daughter married her husband last October before he left for Iraq. They had a very small JP wedding with close family. Now that he is scheduled to come home in a c...
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- Since his time is limited, and no one knows what he's experienced in his time in Iraq, I think it would be best to ask your daughter if she thinks it's a good idea, if...
- If this is his first time to leave for Iraq (first deployment) please please keep in mind that it may be WAY overwhelming to him to have allot of people around him whe...
- Please check with your daughter. While you may want to do this for them, he may not be up for a "party" and may just prefer the quiet comfort of his bride. Ask before ...
WDW And Flying for the First Time with 3 Kids... HELP!!
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on January 16, 2011
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In February, we are taking our 3 kids (15mo, 4y and 5y) to WDW. I have only flown o...
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- First order of business. Take a really deep breath your going to have a great time. now for the questions: #1 skip buying and taking the stroller if you don't have...
- When my kids were small, I got "Magic Pen" or "Guess and Show" books for the plane. They grew up referring to that kind of book as an airplane book! Do take snacks - ...
- Hopefully you guys are doing Disney's Magic Express service from the airport to the Pop (love the Pop, btw). You're going at a fabulous time of year, as the crowds are...
Rental Car for Vacation or Trust the "Old" Van
Asked by S.D. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2012
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Hello,
We are planning a family trip to TN. My van is an older vehicle...a Mazda '03. We've never had any trouble with it and it's running fine, but my hubby is wo...
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- We're going to Colorado in a few days and we're renting a minivan. When I was a kid and my family traveled, we NEVER rented vehicles. But as an adult, all the times ...
- I was in your shoes at the end of June . . . we drove our 2004 Honda Odyssey from southeast Florida to northeast TN/southwest VA (14 hour trip). When we left we had 1...
- We have older cars, and have chosen to rent a vehicle for our rare trips..... (most of the time). For us, however, we are also going from a minivan to a smaller, mo...
Seeking Insight on Family Event Situation
Asked by A.C. from San Antonio
on December 31, 2009
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A little background...I married into a large, close-knit family. Earlier this year, I was told that my husband's siblings had started discussing plans for his milesto...
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- I'm surprised that your husband didn't say anything to his family when there was a party going on and you weren't there. I can't imagine that my husband would have pa...
- Hello, I am a Christian and I am also a professional owner of a psychological services agency. Let me simply say, give them my card. You did not deserve that nor di...
- Maybe talk to your husband about it, but honestly, if they are that vindictive then you may as well hang it up. They knew what they were doing and did it anyway. Espec...
Weddings
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on September 24, 2012
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My only wedding party experience is my own, and my husband and I will celebrate 8 years next weekend...but we did the court house thing. So I know nothing about forma...
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- If I truly could not afford to buy a simple top to wear with a pair of black or brown slacks to a bridal shower that I would not hate and never wear again then I would...
- uggg...I have never heard of matching outfits at the shower. Do your thing, people get so caught up in the hoop-la of the event that they forget the occasion is about ...
- When my sister in law got married, we spent $50-70 on her shower gift (mostly, because I let my daughter pick out her own gift ~$20) and $100 on her wedding gift. I w...
Where to Live in Minn/St Paul ? We Are Moving from Dallas More Info About Us...
Asked by K.D. from Minneapolis
on October 23, 2009
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Thanks for all the responses so far. Here is more info about us.
We are in our early 40's. My husband is a research scientist and will work downtown but he travels 2...
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- sounds like you would fit in really well with the linden hills neighborhood as well as plymouth. I live in plymouth, love it. Definitely move to the wayzata school...
- I think you could live in many suburbs of the Twin Cities and find things that will keep you in the same activities and interests. Check carefully the community offer...
- Hi, I'm the one who loaded you down with links to all of the magazines, newspapers, and more on your previous post. Anyway, after reading your update, I have a c...
