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Author Archives: Beth Henry

About Beth Henry

Beth Henry is a 16 year flight attendant for a major US Airline. Beth has a passion for children and has been taking care of them first as a babysitter, then as a nanny, and now as a mom. She shares tips for flying with kids based on her experiences with her 7 and 3 year old frequent fliers and from the families she meets on her work flights. Her goal is to empower parents to feel confident and comfortable when flying with their kids.

BEST SWIM DEVICE: PUDDLE JUMPERS

We love this floatation device! Stearns Puddle Jumpers are a Coast-Guard approved flotation device designed for children 30-50 lbs. The great thing about Puddle Jumpers is that they allow for full range of motion, so the child can swim but isn’t at risk of going under. Puddle Jumpers will not roll the child onto their … Continue reading »

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WINNER of the Mile-High 3-Day Cooler!

And the winner is…… First I want to tell you, if you didn’t win this fabulous 3-Day Cooler, you can still get a great deal on one! I am pleased to announce that Mile High Gear is offering Cloud Surfing Kids’ fans a 10% off discount on items $20 or more. The offer is good … Continue reading »

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Awake before the Early Bird

I went to bed at 2am because I stayed up trying to get things done around the house. And because I waited on the phone for 90 minutes for customer service-that was supposed to be 24 hours-to answer. No one ever did answer. For 90 minutes I listened to the same lousy easy-listening music. It … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday- Keep Your (Kid’s) Shoes On!

Just a quick reminder for your summer travels: TSA now allows kids 12 and under to leave their shoes on when going through the security checkpoint. Every little thing that simplifies helps, right? Don’t forget to enter our first giveaway! Entry deadline is 6/24/2012 at 11:59pm EST. This post is part of the Photo Friday … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday- Cabin Fever Cure

We haven’t had a chance to fly anywhere since April and Ella has cabin fever! Today we were driving and she was feeling extra grouchy. She said, “Your job is to drive me to the airport! I’m going to San Diego all by myself!” (She’s four…where did she get the idea she could fly alone?) … Continue reading »

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GIVEAWAY!!! Mile-High 3-Day Cooler

*Updated 6/25/2012: Giveaway has ended. Comments are closed. Be sure to subscribe to email updates (just to the right of this post) to be the first to know about any future giveaway and new blog posts. I’ve been promising a giveaway for a while now. So here it is! Our first giveaway! If you read … Continue reading »

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Routines vs. Schedules- Simplified

As we settle into our new home it has become painfully obvious that we need to establish more of a routine for our family. Ella, at age 4, is craving more predictability in her day. And my husband and I need a better routine so we can get more accomplished. We have always loved our … Continue reading »

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Giving Thanks to Veterans

As we take time out to remember those who gave their lives for our country this weekend, I remember this awesome Naval Officer on one of our flights. When Ella told her, “Thank you for keeping us safe”,  she immediately took her flag off her uniform and gave it to Ella. This Officer was returning … Continue reading »

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6 Summer Tips For Flying With Kids

6 Summer Tips for Flying With Kids These 6 tips for flying will apply to any traveler, whether a child or not: Bring a sweater/Don’t wear shorts. (This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on these links I may receive a small commission which will aid in operation of this website.) The airplane heats up … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday-There’s No Place Like HOME

We’ve just moved into a new house after our coast-to-coast move in March followed by 2 months in my in-laws house. We’re still settling in, so I apologize for not updating the website as often as I should. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to participate in Delicious Baby’s Photo Friday Fun, though, so I’m … Continue reading »

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