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Blog (Cloud Surfing Adventures)

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Review (by Ella, age 5)

Christmas Spectacular Review Today we went to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. It was my second time; the first time I saw it I was 6 months pregnant with Ella. So in a way she has experienced it before too…but not really. Today was her first time to see the show. It was SPECTACULAR! … Continue reading »

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Lunar Eclipse (Space Travel?)

Tonight was a beautiful combination of the “Hunter’s Moon” and a Partial Lunar Eclipse. We went out in the front yard and set up a telescope for viewing. What a beautiful moon! When I looked through the telescope a far away bird flew across the moon. It looked like it was in the moon’s orbit … Continue reading »

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Kids Love to Fly

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My Family (How We Vacation on a Budget)

This is my family. We love to travel but don’t love to spend money. Our jobs often give us the opportunity to travel with the kids without breaking the bank. Our annual trip to Newport, RI is one of those times when we tag along with my husband, Wally, when he goes to work. My … Continue reading »

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Vacation Without Leaving Town

Don’t feel bad if you’re not able to travel with your children just yet. You can enjoy and explore the world around you no matter where you are! Remind yourself that your kids don’t know the difference between the Bahamas and Long Island’s North Shore. Find what is interesting in your area and take your … Continue reading »

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I Wish I Had 4 Arms

This was us boarding on John’s first flight. He was just 10.5 weeks old. I could have used an extra set of hands. I often wonder why women don’t grow and extra pair of arms during pregnancy. Wouldn’t that be convenient? Since I can’t have four arms, I would normally recommend you use a carrier, … Continue reading »

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Passport to Imagination

I am so excited at what I just discovered. Do you guys know about this already? Here’s a way to give your child (ages 5 and up) a fun way to “travel” as well as give you a couple hours’ break this summer, for only $2!!! Michaels stores are offering classes that to me sound … Continue reading »

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An Open Letter to Disgruntled Passengers

Have you ever had a really bad day flying where everything seems to go wrong? It’s easy to blame the flight attendants, the gate agents, and the airline. I regularly hear passengers at all airlines swear, “I’m never flying THIS airline again!”, not realizing that the troubles like weather-related flight delays, mechanical problems, and the … Continue reading »

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Travel Toothpaste for only $0.13—No Coupons Needed! (expired)

This deal expired on 6/22/13. If you want more posts like this one, comment below to let me know! This Cloud Surfing Mom is also a couponer. I’m always looking for a bargain and it’s hard for me to pay full price for anything! I was so excited to stumble upon this great deal! I … Continue reading »

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Unexpected Fun

I always emphasize that when traveling with kids you should bring plenty of toys and activities to keep them occupied. For an idea on what toys I pack for a toddler, click here. However, it’s also important to be open to “non-toy” items that can entertain. With infants it can be quite entertaining  to see … Continue reading »

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