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Travel Without Kids
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on September 8, 2011
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A little background...my husband and I LOVE TO TRAVEL. We live for it. Sure, I'd like to remodel my kitchen but between that and a great trip, bring out the suitcase...
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- If you are breast feeding I would wait a while longer before introducing formula for the purpose of a trip. I think 10 weeks is still very young, and an important tim...
- I had a friend who, before she even got pregnant, made plans to go to the Vancouver Olympics (there was a group of 4 of them... 2 couples). Then she ended up having he...
- GO!!!!! When our youngest was barely 3 months old my husband and I went to London for 5 days, we also had a 3 yr old at home. My husband's sister came to watch the boy...
Feeling Overwhelmed with 2 Year Old and 8 Month Old
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on January 14, 2009
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I am feeling really overwhelmed lately. First I have a 2 year old daughter and an 8 month old daughter. I used to be a professional in the corporate world and now I ...
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- I really know what you are going through! I have a boy that is 2 1/2 years old that is extremely strong will and a little girl 3 months old (almost 4). I will let y...
- Sweetheart, definitely put them on a schedule. Kids do like schedules as it gives boundaries & a sense of security. (until they are teenagers, then parents know nothi...
- J. - I have 2 girls..7 & 11 (yes, I survived that time!)... I have always believed in "scheduling" if you want ANY sanity in your life and your husbands! I am sugge...
Suggestions for 3-Night Getaway for Me and Hubby
Asked by B.G. from San Francisco
on May 1, 2008
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My husband and I haven't been away together overnight without our children since my daughter was born, she is 4. So it's about time! We have some extra money from ou...
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- I have 2 suggestions actually. The first is Napa Valley. The Holiday Inn Express in Fairlfield is only 15 minutes away and is pretty nice. It's close to the Jelly B...
- How about going down the coast to Santa Barbara or SLO? Its close enough to drive, and the coast is just beautiful there. We just recently went to Palm Springs. S...
- Why don't you save the airfare money and travel time by going to the San Francisco? A great grown-up getaway is the Hotel Vitale (Spa, yes!). It's hip, but not too h...
Looking for a Weekend Getaway near the DFW Area
Asked by K.O. from Dallas
on March 8, 2008
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Hi Ladies!
Grandma has offered to take our preschooler for a week and my husband and I are THRILLED! We are planning to take a little 3 or 4 day getaway with just ...
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- In Austin there's a nice little B&B called Carrington' Bluff Inn. There are 2 houses that make it up. The Writer's cottage has 3 bedrooms and is by far my favorite. ...
- have you thought about going to Arkansas? You can go to Hot Springs or something! Check it out http://www.arkansas.com/ Congrads on the get away!!!
- I think you might like Fredericksburg, TX in the Hill country. There are lots of quaint B&b's, also Inn's and hotels if needed. There are lots of cottages/cabins for...
Nervous About Traveling Without Kids
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on October 10, 2008
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My husband and I are planning a small getaway(3nights) at the end of this month to celebrate his 30th birthday. I am a little nervous about leaving my three year old a...
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- If you children have been around your parents and they know them well. They'll be fine. Enjoy your time alone. Call to check on how they are doing, but I'm pretty s...
- My husband and I went to Ireland last summer without my daughter, who was 19 months old at the time. We were gone for 10 days. We left her with my Mom and I can tell...
- Relax and go enjoy yourselves! Your parents will be fine. If in doubt, then ask a friend is he/she would mind stepping in if your parents need an extra set of hands.
Airplane Activities for a 15 Month Old
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on October 14, 2010
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Hi everyone,
I'm looking for your ideas and advice on how to keep a 15 month old boy entertained on a 3 hour airplane trip. He bores VERY VERY easily. There isn't any...
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- I traveled with my 15 month old this summer and she's the same way. When the seat belt sign went off, I had to let her stand in the aisle to look around and talk to p...
- My daughter (19 months) loves coloring, and DVDs work well too. Especially for us since she only watches one episode of the Fresh Beat Band a day. Also, my daughter ...
- We just had a 3 hour flight w/ our 16 month old. we also got him his own seat - that was a Smart idea! He Loved having his own big boy seat in between mommy and dadd...
How to Handle Outings with a 14 Month Old???
Asked by H.W. from Des Moines
on July 15, 2011
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My 14 month old has recently discovered how to walk? I thought this would be a blessing, as he has always wanted "down!" when we are out in public (as there's explorin...
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- My son was very much like this. He just wanted to run and explore and didn't seem to have any fears. (my second likes to be by my side) What I had to do was either pla...
- This must be your first child? This is just how it is at this age. It's a very busy, chasing-after, teaching-limits age. You'll make it through. We all do.
- Bernie K said exactly what I would say, Dont let him out yet. He will get a taste of the freedom from the cart or stroller and you will have nothing but trouble gettkn...
Travel Without Small Children
Asked by J.T. from New York
on June 14, 2010
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My husband and I and our two kids ages 4.5 and 1.5 are flying to Israel to visit my husbands family for one month. During this one month my husband wants just him and ...
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- Personally I would not go. They are in another country with people they barely know. No chance I'd go. If you do, would you have fun or would your heart be with t...
- You are not being unreasonable. Stick w/ your gut on this. I would never allow my small children to stay w/o me in a foreign place--family or no family! The fact that...
- I agree with you. I wouldn't leave my kids either. f for no other reason than the kids really don't know the in-laws.
Holiday Travel with Infant
Asked by E.K. from New York
on March 18, 2010
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Hello,
I have an infant who has a pretty good schedule (one long nap mid-day). It has been proven in the past if we deviate from this schedule it is usually hard on ...
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- I would definitely go. Why not stay in a hotel overnight. Might make for a nice weekend. If you keep your baby on such a rigid schedule, the word flexibility w...
- My kids were on schedules and fell apart, too. That is a long drive for anyone to spend only 3 hours there - I would think seriously about not going even without kids....
- I am sorry to say but I do think you are being a bit over-protective. I am a mother of four and feel that sometimes you are going to have to go with the flow, even if ...
Help, My 16 Month Old Is a Booboholic!
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on March 15, 2009
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My 16 month old wont stop breast feeding. She ok if we run around during the day and keep busy. But if we are home and at night she feeds all the time. My husband a...
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- Just a different opinion - she may do better than you think if you are not there to nurse her. My dd was 2 1/2 when she quit nursing altogether - when she was 1 1/2 w...
- I think your daughter might do just fine, but you're the one who's going to suffer. Weaning cold turkey is not the best idea as chances are likely you'll be engorged ...
- T., It makes me smile reading your post because I feel exactly what you are going throug and I know you are "over breastfeeding" but your daughter is not yet. She's...
