Vacation & Travel
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Looking for Travel Websites
Asked by M. from Chicago
on March 6, 2008
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Does anyone know of any good travel websites. I am trying to plan a family vacation. Any advice would be great. Thanks
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- Once you pick your destination you may want to try www.pickpackgo.com or www.homeaway.com. These sites give you options to rent homes and condos which I have found to...
- Here is a site if you want to travel to New Zealand, www.new-zealand-vacation.info It is based on my daughter's 6 month tour of New Zealand and my one month visi...
- Check out tripadvisor.com. We LOVE the reviews and suggestions!
Mother-In-Law Pushing for Family Vacation
Asked by A.T. from Washington DC
on March 23, 2010
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Good afternoon, ladies!
I've been married for 15 years (in April), and have one child (son) who is almost 9. My husband and I have not had any type of vacation sin...
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- Paid vacation to Disney World 1st vacation in 15 years Hello, Since you haven’t been on vacation for 15 years, why can’t you take two this year or comprom...
- I can see both sides. The only way I would NOT take the family vacation is if firm plans had already been made for you, your husband and your son. That being said, ...
- I can relate to your post. We have never had a just our family vacation in the 5 years since we have had kids. Every year though, we spend at least a full week with ...
How Much Would You Pay a Sitter For...?
Asked by K.K. from Washington DC
on December 6, 2011
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Question; how much would you pay a sitter to watch your 2 very young children for 18 hours a week in the sitters house? I was talking to a lady about a babysitting job...
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- I paid 10.00 per hour for my son's babysitter when he was 2ish.. 12.00 per hour when my son was a newborn.
- Generally, for childcare, if it's a regular thing, I wouldn't expect to get paid by the hour, but by the day or week. Full time care 5 days a week (so 40 hours) ran m...
- I am a full time teacher, and I couldn't afford that. But don't be upset. She just can't afford you. I also can't afford a new car or a designer purse. Just becaus...
Family Vacation to Florida in February
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on December 27, 2009
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We are planning a family vacation in February and want to be somewhere warm and sunny. We would like it to be warm enough to go to the beach and enjoy our days buildin...
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- My friends go to Florida and they always rent a house for a week instead of staying in a hotel. You might want to look into that. most house/townhouses have pools so...
- After spending many years vacationing in Florida, especially at Disneyworld, I can tell you that in February you have to go as far south as you can in Florida to expe...
- Clearwater! It is beautiful and so kid friendly. You can rent a great condo with a pool and walking distance to the beach for a great price. Have fun!
30Th Birthday Travel
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on December 15, 2010
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Hello,
I am in need of some good ideas for places that me and my husband can travel this summer as gifts to us for turning 30 this year! His birthday is in February...
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- The Broadmoor, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. www.broadmoor.com My husband and I go there whenever we want to celebrate a special occasion. It is a 5-star resor...
- Did New York City for my and my sister's 30th birthday. Very fun! Great hotel, had a spa day, saw a show, went shopping, hit a comedy club, hit some great bars and c...
- I like the suggestion for Costa Rica or Kauai! I want to take my husband to Costa Rica. I've been, and it's magnificent! Summer is rainy season though. I've traveled a...
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...
Conflict over Family Vacation Property
Asked by A.B. from Naples
on November 15, 2011
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My parents own a little vacation property. They have had it since I was 4 or 5, I have been going there my whole life. Now that I am married and have my own family, we...
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- Enjoy it as often as you can, and don't worry while you're not using it. Your father will hold on to it as long as you use it. Maybe your mother can rent it out a few ...
- I understand that this place means a lot to you. And, even though your dad has said that it was "family property" and you would inherit it one day, the fact is, the pr...
- Your mom sounds a lot like mine - no sentimental attachment to anything! You can't make her keep the property if she doesn't want to, but if she does put it on the ma...
Disney Family Vacation
Asked by D.R. from New York
on August 8, 2008
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Hi, I have 3 chiildren ages 6, 4 and 1. I am torn over whether or not I should bring my one year old to Disney. Both sets of grandparents have offered to watch him. I...
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- I was facing the same dilemma and I decided to postpone the idea for a few years till my kid is old enough to enjoy the rides. In your case though, your older ones mig...
- D., If you have the offer even though you might feel a little guilty which I am sure you will I would say take the offer. The lines are long and while yes they can ...
- I say go and enjoy. I do understand your feelings. If you absolutly feel like you need to take him, then take the grandparents along too. They can stay at the pool and...
What Do We Need for Our Family Vacation?
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on January 6, 2010
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The posting for the birth certificate request on airlines made me realize that we are completely unprepared for our upcoming trip. Thank goodness we have several mont...
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- I just wanted to mention that you may want to consider renting as much stuff as possible in San Diego, rather than hauling stroller, high chairs, etc. Especially with...
- Hi Kristen! We live in Australia but just got back from a trip visiting family in America with our 1 year old. It sounds like you are planning to take A LOT of stuff. ...
- Oh my.... Wonderful vacation, but it will be very busy with two little kids so close in age... I just do not know if I would be hauling all of those things. Especially...
16 Year Old with Job - Help Pay?
Asked by T.B. from Eau Claire
on October 14, 2011
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My 16 year old just started a job. We have never asked for her to pay for anything - including gas/fun money/cell phone, etc. Course she never had a job before eithe...
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- My parents 'garnished' half of my paycheck to pay for car insurance, groceries to help the family and cheerleading. I put about 15% into savings, 10% to tithing and th...
- I think that absolutely sounds fair. When I was in high school and worked, if I wanted to drive I had to contribute. I had a checking account at 16. I paid half of my...
- At 16, I was paying for my gas, and half the insurance (I shared a car with my sister so we split insurance cost) and entertainment costs (movies, extra shopping- my m...
