Vacation & Travel: Infant
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Extended Family Vacation Suggestions
Asked by A.A. from New York
on September 9, 2008
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My two brothers and I are planning a giant family vacation in order to celebrate our father's retirement. I was hoping you all could provide me with suggestions for a ...
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- All of these suggestions sound great! But, don't count out cruises. Most cruise lines have lots of activities & possibilities for the kids. My wife & I have been on ...
- Hi A., My family rented a large house in the Catskill Mountains in New York two years ago, and we had the most amazing time! The house was quite large... six bedro...
- I'm not really sure where you want to go but just make sure there are activites all ages can participate in and enjoy...we just got our whole family together at my par...
Best Family Vacation EVER!
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on August 1, 2011
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So we have decided that next year we want to take some sort of family vacation. A REAL vacation. One that does not involve visiting distant relatives. Something just ...
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- We went to Myrtle Beach this summer. Rented a townhouse with beach access, shuttle service to schlepp everything for free, a little private water park, several pools,...
- since you're in TX, what about the Grand Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, etc.? Or I do like the suggestions for Yellowstone. & I think your family is the perfect age f...
- I vote for Yellowstone. Lots of mainstream easy walking paths for kids that young. We went last summer when kids were JUST turned 6 and 8. Another fun place is Mamm...
Feeling Guilty About Family Vacation
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on May 3, 2010
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Before my husband and I had kids we loved to travel during the summer months. sometimes we would have at least 3 vacations during the summer. When we had kids that s...
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- Hey B., Don't feel bad about about how you're feeling! My girls are 8 and 10, and travel is my passion. However, a few years ago, we took a few too many family vacatio...
- Hi B.! I haven't been on Mamasource in ages but when I got your request I just had to log back on! I find that planning vacations is easy if you pick the right vacat...
- At their age, I would suggest a series of day trips that you can access within an hour of your house. They are both too young to really enjoy a "vacation". Don't f...
Family Vacation Disappointment
Asked by J.H. from Denver
on July 31, 2008
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My husband and I bailed on our family vacation this week. We wanted to spend the week at a cabin in the mountains. This is something we used to do every summer before ...
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- Children are very happy with routine and habits. Most of them love their own beds and don't sleep well (if at all) in a bed they aren't familiar with. Add to that a ...
- The unfamiliar surroundings might have made your son need more attention from you, because he felt a little uncertain about this new place. But hey, if that's the case...
- Hi JLH, Hang in there - it is only going to get better with time.I agree with the rest of the posters - it's understandable that you are disappointed, especially af...
When Dad Doesn't Go on the Family Vacation
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on June 9, 2011
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hi moms, i don't know if anyone can help with this, but any advice would be so helpful. my husband has discovered dave ramsey, and somewhere in there, a work ethic i n...
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- Can you afford tickets for him to fly over for a couple days over the weekend and then fly home so he doesnt miss much work? Maybe he would do that and not feel so bad.
- It sounds like a version of "buyer's remorse". What looked good at the time, now doesn't look so good now. He is probably feeling a little left out and regretting his ...
- Well, I understand and respect the decision he made BUT he's just going to have to trust you & mom to make the trip. Just be sure to pay ca$h for all of the gifts a...
Travel
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on September 3, 2011
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Hi Moms,
So excited to say we are planning a family vacation to my hometown of Guadalajara Mexico!! We are in the process of getting our airline tickets but I wanted...
What's Everyone Doing to save Money
Asked by W.W. from San Francisco
on April 15, 2010
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I'm wondering what everyone's doing to save money. Tips on going grocery shopping, what are you cutting back on. I want to see if how else I would be able to save mo...
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- I didn't read through all your responses, and am getting to this a little late in the game, but I don't know if anyone mentioned Angel Food? You don't have to qualify,...
- Grocery Shopping - only purchase what is on sale. Clothing - Don't go to the stores unless you have a list and then stick with the list. I purchase everything off...
- If you get your hair colored, you might want to consider doing it yourself. I am SO not the type of person who is good with hair, but out of necessity I recently star...
Looking for Ways to save Money
Asked by N.K. from San Francisco
on October 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
In this crazy economic environment, what are some things you are doing to save money on groceries, clothes, gas, etc. Please share.
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- You already have alot of great ideas posted but here is another. I get my clothes at Susies Deals in Roseville, eveything in the store is $5.99 or less. I get all my t...
- Although it seems extreme, I got rid of all my credit cards, and ATM cards. Everytime I need gas, groceries, or ANYTHING, I have to go to the bank and get cash. the in...
- Make realistic budget and attempt to stick to it - and then write down what you actually spent. My husband and I have tried to make saving fun and rewarding vs a nega...
A Nice Family Vacation??
Asked by M.G. from Columbus
on December 4, 2006
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I really want to go on a nice family vacation next fall and was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for something approriate for a 2 yr old at that time? We had pla...
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- M., Well there are so many things to do especially with a two year old! Now you say fall, when in the fall????? early fall is still like summer weather in the south....
- M., I don't know how it is in the fall, but we were there just my mother and I in early march, Chattanooga TN. There are four family things to do. YOu can walk thr...
- if the youngstown/warren airport is still running the special to florida then you might want to go there. tickets for round trip are a little more than 100 dollars eac...
Advice for Air Travel with Infant
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on December 19, 2007
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Hello all!!
I have a question regarding air travel and sleep on vacation for other mom's out there. I am planning to take my 8 month old on two vacations in Februa...
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- A couple of years ago we took our son to Texas for vacation when he was 9 mos old and earlier this year we went to Texas again with our 2 sons (2 yrs and 3 mos). I st...
- Hi, M.. When my son was 1 yr. old we traveled to Florida, we brought his car seat with us so we got him a separate seat. When we traveled to Hawaii (he was 2 yrs. ol...
- Don't worry! It'll be great, and well worth it to have a lovely vacation. Nursing or bottlefeeding always makes my daughter fall asleep on the plane. If your baby u...
