Spring Vacation
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When Does the School Year End for Ya'll?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on May 11, 2012
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And how long is your summer vacation? Our last day is May 31, with Memorial Day as a school holiday, so its basically a 3 day week. We go back the week of Aug 20 som...
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- June 20th is our last day. Most of the time, thanks to snow days we end around June 28th. But I live in New England. This year we're out on time because we had a mi...
- We're out on June 18th, and we go back Aug. 30th.
- We are off for Memorial Day May 28 and last day is May 30. So, only a two day week. And, they will probably get out early on the 30th?? First day of school for 2012-...
Suggestions for All Inclusive Vacations
Asked by B.F. from Bellingham
on May 26, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for me for an all inclusive vacation. I've heard of Sandals but I'm not sure where I want to go so any advice would be apprecia...
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- you do not say how long you will be but some places depending on what you want you could google amusement parks there are some in idaho you could also look at rent or ...
- The Moon Palace Resort in Cancun is lovely.
- it depends on where you are headed to. In Puerto Vallarta Mexico there are tons of all inclusives...check out trip advisor for reviews on the different places it is a...
Normal 9-Year Old Behavior?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on July 10, 2010
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We recently took my 9-year old SD on a vacation. I was very disappointed in the way she acted, but I'm wondering if it's just normal 9-year old behavior.
We went to...
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- I think a lot of this is normal 9 year old behavior. Especially for a girl. When my DD was 12 we went on vacation and she tried several of the same things. Hubb...
- She sounds like a very smart nine year old who has figured out how to run the show, make you dance on a string, and get under her Dad's wife's skin. She is very succe...
- Does your stepdaughter live with her mother and have visitations with you? If so, non-custodial fathers often have an underlying feeling of guilt about not being with ...
Wedding Advice
Asked by M.L. from Indianapolis
on October 28, 2008
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My fiance and I want to go away for our wedding with just a few close friends and family next fall but there are some people who are against this and are telling us th...
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- What if you get married at the place you want, have the people there with you that you both desire, who love you and support you THEN, have a reception with everyone e...
- Number one - it is YOUR day. My brother had a small wedding where they wanted with just a few family and friends. Then had a "celebrate our wedding" party (more ...
- It's NOT about them. It's about you and what the two of you want. Get married WHERE & WHEN YOU WANT WITH WHOM YOU WANT AND HAVE A BIG PARTY SOMETIME AFTER WITH ALL T...
Road Trips - How Long Can You Go?
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on February 23, 2012
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We are driving from MN to FL for spring break. We plan to give ourselves 3 days to get there, its about a 27 hour total drive.
We have 3 kids (who will be just tur...
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- We were lucky to be able to fly on buddy passes sometimes when the boys were small. Giving them something 'new' helped, like a small set of Legos or Matchbox cars or ...
- The last time we drove to FL from MD it took us 19 hours, because we hit a bad snow storm so it took us 6 hours to get to Richmond, which should have been about 3. We ...
- I don't believe in DVD players in a car BUT I do believe in them on long road trips. They were our saving grace on several road trips. You will need one...trust me! Al...
San Antonio
Asked by S. from Dallas
on January 26, 2009
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Hey moms,
We're thinking of taking the kids to Sea World for spring break. Where's the best place to stay or somewhere that offers a combo package? There was noth...
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- we always stay at Westin La Cantera and have for many years. We love it! Radisson has a shuttle, but it was terrible the 1 yr we stayed there. I've heard good thi...
- I agree 100% with Melanie. We have been taking our kids to San Antonio for about 10 years now. The Drury Inn on the River Walk is the best place for families on a budg...
- We went last summer. We stayed with family, so I can't recommend a hotel, I spent hours online looking for deals to the park and/or coupon codes. The best deal was ...
2 Kids, 1 Baby, 15 Hours in the Car YEAH!!!! Ok.. Help..
Asked by D.H. from Rochester
on April 30, 2007
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I actually am very excited to go on Vacation with my family. BUT 15 hours in our Minivan, I know will be hard for my kids. I have the DVD players ready, what else sh...
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- When I flew with my boys to North Carolina a couple months ago, it was suggested to bring "presents" for them. Go to the dollar store and buy special little toys/games...
- Last summer we drove to Florida, 24 hours, with my then 15, 18 and 2yr. and of course my husband. and all the grown men complained except for the 2 yr. he was great. ...
- We just took a road trip from NY to KY during spring break. It was about 12 hours in the car. We have the portable DVD player with 2 screens. I let the kids pick the m...
Renting an RV?
Asked by S.B. from San Antonio
on February 5, 2011
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Has anyone rented an RV before? What was your experience, and would you do it again? Any tips or advice?
We are possibly looking into renting one for a week and t...
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- We have rented before we bought. We bought a tent trailer. Traded up to a travel trailer. Traded up to a motorhome. Then traded down to a travel trailer. We've do...
- My neighbors used to rent a nice RV every summer when their kids were still at home. They would show up with a big fancy 5th wheel or motorhome in thier driveway and a...
- We rented a 15 passenger van from Capps in SA about 10 yrs ago. Good company and all went well. I believe they also have Rv's now. I was going to start checking into t...
Home Daycare and Paid Vacations
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2012
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Hi all,
I'm putting our son in an in-home daycare (I live in California by the way), which is run by my best friend's mom, and it's a great place for him. I only ne...
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- Sorry, didnt read all the responses, dont know if this is a duplicate response from someone else. It is likely standard practice, but with that said EVERYTHING is nego...
- The way ours worked was that there was a yearly tuition, amortized monthly. How much you paid for the year depended on how many hours/days. Their options were 9-...
- Well, some of it is normal, and some of it is not. National holidays being paid days are a given (Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, etc - not MLK day or Preside...
Cancun Advice
Asked by T.R. from Iowa City
on October 4, 2006
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We are planning a Cancun vacation in January. Any advice, good or bad, on where to stay? or what to look for?
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- My grandparents use to have a two week time share in CanCun the last two weeks of January. We stayed at the Royal Carribbean and it was wonderful. My dad also owns two...
- Before we had kids, (before i got married) my family and I would always go jan/feb timeframe. we stayed at the Royal Myan, Royal carribean, and the Royal Sands. My g...
- Cancun is a really good party spot (usually for spring breakers, so jan. may not be a bad time to go)Cozmel is more family oriented, if you are taking children along.
