Summer Vacation
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Disney World Trip Tips and Recommendations
Asked by J.G. from Albany
on March 19, 2008
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This summer my husband and I will be taking our kids (10 and 12) to Disney World for the first time. Any tips or recommendations?
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- The best advice I could give is to hit the parks early in the morning to avoid excessive crowds and heat. Carry insulated water bottles. Leave the park about 12 or 1...
- Not sure if this has been mentioned, but speak to a Cast Member at the start of a line if one of your children doesn't want to go on that particular ride. They may gi...
- In my other lifetime (before kids) I worked at WDW for 8 years and here's what I can tell you. Summer is the busiest time of year, so expect crowds and heat. - Use F...
South Padre
Asked by K.K. from San Antonio
on March 23, 2009
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I'm thinking about a 2-3 day vacation to South Padre during the summer. I want to start planning now. My family and I never been to South Padre and I'm not sure whats ...
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- Hi K., We've stayed at a place called Suntide--I think they have I, II and III but can't remember which one we stayed at! They are condos. They also have a place I...
- There is a schlitterbahn on the beach there that is really nice and fairly new! I remember I had gone one year and stayed at the Travelodge on the beach and it wasn't ...
- There is a Schlitterbahn in South Padre. But, you need to check out the hotel/motel/rental house possibilities. I was just reading last week about spring break t...
Sahm's Do You Feel Undervalued?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on July 26, 2011
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Im really frustrated today because it just seems like everyone i know just ASSUMES they can drop their kids on me for the summer and break plans with me or cancel , or...
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- I'm with you, though I'm fortunate to be in a group with a lot of other SAHM's, so we get to commisserate on that, and I don't get too much of the dropping kids off or...
- To your question, yes I feel undervalued by society. But not by my children or husband so I feel more sorry for women who buy the lie that "just being a mom" isn't e...
- Wow, unreal! I can't believe your follow up post about taking someone's child on for 6 weeks (...and overnight and on vacation!!!). You are a very kind and generous i...
Seeking Summertime Childcare Solutions for My 3 & 6 Year Old Daughters!
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on May 17, 2010
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My six-year-old daughter doesn't like going to daycare. There aren't many kids her age there, and she never seems thrilled to go. I'm not thrilled about leaving her ...
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- Hi N., My daughter is 5 and will be attending Camp Learning Center at Northeast Bible Church in Plano at the corner of Los Rios & Park. It's a six week camp starting...
- I second Stefanie! If you decide to hire a nanny, hire a mid-20's nanny, someone maybe from a local college, looking for summer employment. I have loved my job as a ...
- College-age girls are more responsibile than high school. Some schools have a registry, so you can check them if you have a local school. You can also run an ad, or as...
Child Care and Child Support During Visitation
Asked by A.A. from Tallahassee
on July 14, 2010
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I have 2 beautiful daughters who love their father dearly. In February, my ex and I agreed to let him have the girls for 6 weeks over the summer. He asked for this amo...
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- He still pays child support and he also is responsible for any costs while he has the girls. Unless your divorce / custody agreement states otherwise.
- You are not responsible for their child care expenses and summer camp expenses while they are with him (well, actually you could agree to pay for half of the summer ca...
- The law is different wherever you live. I have one daughter who's dad "pays" 169/mo. It is my understanding that if they have the child for MORE than four weeks in a r...
Does Your Husband Make a Habit of Forgetting Practically Everything You Discuss?
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on June 9, 2011
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My hosted a wonderful child for two summers. One week each summer. He is a great kid and was a pleasure to have in our house. This past yr has been very stressful. I n...
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- He asked the boys 'is that fair'? Wow. There would have been a whole other conversation after that. "Fair" or not, that was a really low-blow and the whole affair ...
- Hi C.: It doesn't matter whether he remembers or not. You make the decision that you need a vacation this summer. The child is not coming. End of story. Let ...
- I am so sorry...I think I would have lost it if my SO had brought up a topic he and I had discussed and acted as if the children had a "say so" in the situation. T...
Recent Experiences in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Etc?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 1, 2011
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We want to take a vacation to a beach destination this summer. We've never been to any of these spots, but the options online are overwhelming. Any suggestions, tips, ...
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- I would suggest avoiding Costa Rica for health reasons. My husband spent several years there (and goes back occasionally). There are 3 big concerns in Costa Rica - ...
- If it is only for 4 or 5 days.... then trekking to Hawaii to me, is not long enough. Maybe somewhere closer. I Ditto Riley: NOT Costa Rica. Unstable.
- I'd reccommend Hawaii because It's a US state (puerto rico is a territory but not the same health standards) Hawaii is more pricey but you can def do it on the cheap i...
Staycation Anyone???
Asked by N.L. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2011
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Is anyone else opting to do a ‘Staycation’ this summer? We live in California so we don’t have it too bad. One day we’re at the beach, the next hiking in the ...
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- Stay home and enjoy....I am always go go go but I am so tired all the time I am just done. My now standard answer to "do you want to...." is nNO THANKS! I have turne...
- We are staying home again this summer also. We are finding new exciting things to do, my boys enjoy being home or close to home.
- ha ha --- last year we spent our "stay-cation" in Laguna Niguel!!! So, lucky you, you live near one of the prettiest beaches in the state :)
Turning 5 Three Days After Christmas What Would You Do?
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on December 6, 2010
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My daughters 5th birthday will be three days after Christmas and just wondering what you would do have it the weekend after New Years or wait till the summer and possi...
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- We have Christas here, then 2 weeks later is our twins' birthday and 2 weeks after that is our older's birthday. The weather is HORRIBLE here this time of the year. ...
- My daughter's bday is 5 days after after christmas , she's turning 9 and we've never had a friends party for her because everyone is on christmas vacation, we've trie...
- A good friend of mine was a "Christmas Baby" and her parents celebrated her 1/2 birthday every year and it was great! That way her friends were around and we could pl...
Road Trip to Texas
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on March 10, 2011
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Hello Mamas, It's looking like Spring here today, not quite warm yet, but we are making progress!
My family will be making a road trip vacation from the Kansas City...
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- We went to San Antonio last year for spring break and my kids actually asked if we could LIVE there, they loved it so much! You will love the people of SA, very warm ...
- toby kieths bar and grill and the science place right by the zoo in okc cant remeber the name but if you look up the okc zoo it is on the same road before you get to t...
- I live in Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The Dallas World Aquarium is fantastic and, also, the Ft. Worth Zoo. Both cities have wonderful children's museum, also. Austin has th...
