What was your best trip in 2009?
I am usually hesitant to join blog challenges. What can I say? I have commitment issues. I don’t like to start things that I am not going to finish. That is why I wasn’t going to join “The Best of … Read More
For Families
Do You Take Winter Family Vacations?
Recently, my husband was having a conversation with a friend of ours. This particular friend is an extreme sports type of person. He was mentioning an upcoming trip with another friend to a mini-skiing trip before a larger group went … Read More
“Family Friendly” Travel Tips: Part III
Below is the third (and last) portion of the travel tips from Alex McCord and her husband Simon van Kempen. You can learn more about their family at their McCord van Kempen site. (You can see Part I here and … Read More
“I Don’t Want To Go To Church…I Want To Go To CoCo Keys”
At Mom’s Nite Out back in May, I won a two night stay at CoCo Key Indoor Water Park Hotel & Water Resort in Waterbury, CT. Last week, my family went for our stay. We had a blast! My entire … Read More
“Family Friendly” Travel Tips: Part II
Below is the second portion of the travel tips from Alex McCord and her husband Simon van Kempen. You can learn more about their family at their McCord van Kempen site. (You can see Part I here.) At the Airport … Read More
“Family Friendly” Travel Tips: Part I
I must admit that I’m not a huge “Real Housewives of …” fan. Many of my friends (and probably many of you!) are, but it’s just not my cup of tea. That doesn’t stop me from taking and sharing good … Read More
Make the Best of Your Family’s Summer (Despite the Recession)
Up to this point, my immediate family has not been negatively affected by the recession. I’m grateful for that and know that circumstances could change any day. As such, we are still trying to be careful with our finances. I … Read More
Family Fun During a Recession
Right now, my immediate family has not been negatively affected by the recession. I’m grateful for that and know that circumstances could change any day. That is why I’m happy to share some family fun during a recession ideas. We … Read More
MAKE ROOM FOR SAVINGS
As promised, below are the money-saving tips from the Kodak “Print and Prosper” event. They are from Laura Rowley a personal finance expert, Yahoo! Finance Columnist and mother of 3 kids. LIVING ROOM: MAKE A LIVING FROM YOUR LIVING ROOM … Read More
Having Fun on Spring Break (While Staying on Budget)
NYC public school students are out of school on Spring Break from 4/9 to 4/17. We went away in February, so we won’t be going on a family trip this year. From what I’ve been hearing/reading, a lot of families … Read More