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Things to Do in St. Joseph, Michigan
As a child, we would go to St. Joe's to visit some extended family. We would often come home with large bushels of freshly ... Ideas for St. Louis Vacation ...
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- As many have said, the children's museum is great, but I also wanted to let you know that if you have a Kohl membership with the reciprocal program you get in free.
- I love it there. They have a nice beach/park area. We also went to the Curious Kid's Museum which was alot of fun.
- Go to www.puremichigan.org for some great ideas!! I've heard the Children's Museum is great, although I've never been myself. Have fun!
First Time Vacation
As a single mom with my immediate family out of state and extended .... All in all, I did find that my kids were really more entertained with the idea of ...
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- Hi Jama, Some of the things I have learned to make things simpler. Use a backpack for a diaper bag to free yourself of clutter. Bring a baby carrier (bjorn) so wh...
- Jama - We started flying with our children when they were babies and yhey are now 10 and 7. We never had any issues on the airplane but what someone had told me in th...
- my daughter has been flying regularly since 9 mos, she loves it! she 5 now, but its not as daunting to fly with a baby as you think. motrin before you take off and a p...
How to Take a Week Vacation Without Baby, When No Family Member Will Watch Her
Read all 7 responses: "I wanted to know if there is a way to take a vacation without your baby, when you have no family to watch them? I love staying at ...
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- I am not sure that you would be able to get away for a whole week how ever you really do need time away that is imporant.
- Hi M.! At 10 months old, I think it's too early to leave her with someone you barely know for a week straight. If it's not family or friends, then you're trusting ...
- Hello M., I operate a nanny agency, and although I do not place on-call sitters, I do have resources for nannies who will do overnight sitting and help me out. When ...
Questions About Cruises (Or Just a Vacation) with a Toddler and Infant....
Any advice, comments or suggestions on alternative idea would be great! ... We did go on a different vacation (extended my husband's work trip) in January and my ... Honestly, I think your kids are too young to get much out of a family ...
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- I've been on 5 cruises and ,of those, two were w/ our kids. We love cruising w/ the kids. We took my son to Alaska (NCL) when he was 2 1/2 years old and last year too...
- Have you considered Franklyn D. Resorts in Jamaica? It is an all inclusive that comes with a nanny. Yes, you get your own personal nanny from 9am -4:30 pm -- then sh...
- G., Honestly, I think your kids are too young to get much out of a family vacation, and you and your husband will be spending countless hours just sitting around whil...
What to Tell Toddler When Parents Take Vacation Alone
Aug 11, 2009 ... Do you live near a Family Dollar or 99c store? Tell your child this is his vacation box. Tell him "Mommie & Daddy are going on vacation and ...
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- Just tell him Mommy and Daddy are going on a trip for a few days. Show him on a calendar the days that you will be gone. Tell him who will be watching him and that he'...
- Hi M., I haven't read the other posts, so hopefully I'm not repeating any. I travel a lot for work and have since I returned after maternity leave, my daughter is no...
- As others have said, be very positive about the time he'll have with his grandparents ("special time"). If you're worried that he'll have a hard time with the separat...
Advice on Leaving Child While We Go on Vacation?
My husband and I left our 3 kids for an extended weekend trip a few years ago .... I think it would be a really good idea to record some of your bedtime ...
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- When I worked with toddlers in a child care setting, we had a little girl who was generally very happy, but about 2 wks after being left with her grandparents (who liv...
- C., When my husband and I had to leave the kids I packed a gift to be opened every day we were gone. Just little stuff: a picture of Mom and Dad one day, a new colo...
- When my sons were 7 and 5 ( I know a little older) my husband and I took a 7 day cruise. They stayed with neighbors who had two boys about that age. I made little "tre...
Family Trip by Car - from Connecticut
We live in CT too and one of our favorite places to go on vacation is Cape May, ... I'm thinking the whole extended weekend should cost us less then $1000 ...
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- Hi T., We have been to Hershey Park a couple time with our children. I am the mother of 4, now ranging from 9-17. My son was about 2 years old last time we when a...
- our family of four took our camper to hershey park 3 years ago one of our girls was 2 and one 4. not much to do with children that young. nothing outside of town, unle...
- Hi T., Have you ever been to Shawnee, PA? It's very family oriented. It's close to the NJ border. When you check-in at the place, they give you a list of activitie...
Ideas for My Daughter's Out of Town 1St Birthday - 12/31
Oct 25, 2009 ... If you do think we should have a gathering, any ideas? .... Plus, we get to see everyone without trucking all over the place while on "vacation". ..... Suggestions, keep it small, immediate maybe some extended family. ...
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- Hi L., It is so stressful around the holidays, especially whey you aren't home. I think you should go simple...make or buy a cute cake (I bought decorations and my h...
- First, catch your breath. I think your mind is going a mile a minute. I would definitely have a celebration of some sort one evening between Christmas and NewYea...
- Your mom is right. She won't remember this. 1st Birthday Parties are more for us moms. I'd make a cake for the get together at your Aunts house Celebrate with the fami...
Family Visits Are Not Toddler Friendly
I hope your extended family acquires a bunch of it this holiday season. ...... But, it's not a vacation and it WILL be a lot of work for you during the trip ...
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- Hi A.- I hear your concerns and I agree that they are valid. There has to be a way to find a happy medium, though. Are you able to host part of the holidays at your ...
- I have been thru this, you do what works for you. People will always find a way to talk about you, your beliefs, the way you raise your children, etc. etc, might as we...
- Well, these particular holidays are about family. However, you have your own family now. You are really stressed in anticipation of all that can (and likely will) go w...
Holiday Tradition
Read all 31 responses: "Hello, I am looking for some fun ideas to do for ... are : "Christmas Vacation", "Christmas Story", "It's a Wonderful Life", .... If you don't have extended family nearby, invite some friends to join you. ...
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- I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my mom on Xmas eve 4 years ago. I miss her greatly. We just carry on and I just remember how much she loved gift giving and watching ev...
- Some family traditions we have developed for Christmas Eve and Day include: Hot Chocolate with crushed cand canes added to drink while out looking at Christmas Lig...
- I think it's really wonderful you want to start some family traditions. :-) We have different traditions for different dates, some just happened and others we planned ...
