Backpack to Buggy

This is what parenting, and traveling with kids is all about. Planning intentions were thrown out the window when Mirielle got really sick the week before we left. I am thankful the worst of her cold was the week before rather than during, but I was left with very little time to work on the Christmas trip. In fact, I was going by the seat of my pants most of the time (or more actually on the screen of my iPhone which I am so glad I bought.)

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If you are flying during peak holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holiday weekends), book your airport transportation in advance.  Rides from friends and family are usually the best, but not always available.   Depending on how far you live from the airport, there is a trade off between shuttles, cabs, cars/limos and just parking at the airport.
My first [...]

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The two things I want in a hotel when traveling with Mirielle is: a refrigerator and a pool.  A free breakfast is an added bonus – I can get some coffee while Boo gets her morning banana.
The pool is most important because it can cheer up a toddler during meltdowns or tire them out before [...]

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How do you make accommodations for traveling with a toddler when you have a one week schedule and hope to visit 10 families in 7 days, over 5-6 states, covering close to 500 miles, in winter, while spending as little money as possible?
Crazy huh?  When I saw that our frequent flyer miles were being devalued [...]

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My horoscope for Oct 18 was: Travel is on your mind right now, especially trips to far off lands overseas. [duh – when is it not?]  But if you can’t exactly afford to take the time or spend that kind of cash right now, then you will just have to satisfy your wanderlust in a [...]

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