10 Traveling Sleeping Tips for Tots in Tow (and their parents) Our relationship with sleep is as complicated as some of its idioms we use to describe this covetous pastime: Catching some zzzz’s, grabbing a little shut-eye, siesta time, crashing out, out like a light, hitting the sack/hay, catch 40 winks, a cat nap, zonked [...]
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Counting Sheep While on the Go
Posted in Travel Advice, tagged Bedtime on Vacation, kids and bedtime, kids and sleep, Sleeping tips for kids, top 10 traveling sleeping tips, top ten sleeping tips, Traveling sleeping tips, Vacation Sleeping Tips on April 2, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The Skype’s the Limit! AND it’s FREE
Posted in Educational Travel Activities, Recommended Products, Travel Advice, tagged kid educational tools, Skype, Skype Video Chats, Travel School on June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’m a HUGE fan of Skype when traveling. Growing up on Saturday afternoons, I used to curl up on the couch next to my dad and watch TV. He was a science fiction fanatic, so I watched my share of Star Trek episodes and movies like Tron and Blade Runner. I loved seeing ‘the future’ [...]
Mom Maps
Posted in Recommended Products, Travel Advice, tagged city insider's tips, family friendly places, iPhone apps, Moms maps on June 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Genius! I found a new iPhone app last night that I am excited to try out. I am always excited to find new tools that make traveling with Charles easier. And this app does exactly that. Mom Maps is a new iPhone application that helps you find fun, kid-friendly locations on the go! With the [...]
The Conierge is your Best Friend
Posted in Travel Advice, tagged Concierge Advice, Concierge Assitance, Concierge Tips, Do's and Don'ts for Concierge Service, Hotel Concierge, travel tips on March 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the most valuable resources while traveling is standing in plain view in the lobby of your hotel. The concierge is a master of answers and your guide to the good life when experiencing a new destination. Whether he is meeting mundane needs or unusual requests, this ultimate insider has spun a web of [...]
Flu Season Attacked Me!
Posted in Travel Advice, tagged cold and flu symptoms, herbal supplements, homeopathic medicines, traveling illness prevention, traveling sick on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am packing for Turks and Caicos tonight. We leave tomorrow at 4:45am to catch our direct flight. Unfortunately, I am sick with a cold. I went to my doctor today to see what I could do when illness creeps up on me in times of travel. She swears by some homeopathic products and suggested [...]
