Photo Friday
Keep the Relaxation in Vacation
Confession time: I hate planning vacations. We travel a lot, but it’s usually for trips planned/arranged by others, related to either my husband’s or my work. I usually wait until we actually get to the location to look up local activities and events and then go from there. This definitely causes me to miss out … Continue reading
In the Jailhouse Now (Jailhouse Inn, Newport, RI)
Every year we get to join my husband in Newport, RI while he sails in the 12 Metre North Americans Regatta. This year and last, we stayed at the Jailhouse Inn. Transformed from the old Newport County Jail, it’s such a fun hotel to stay in! We’re right in the heart of downtown, near all … Continue reading
Back To School…But Summer Fun Hasn’t Ended
School has started, but we are still traveling. I hope that Ella’s teachers aren’t too upset that she will only be attending half of the days for the first month of school. One nice thing about her just being in Pre-K is that she is only attending 3 days a week. Yesterday, a day off, … Continue reading
Photo Friday: Give your Kid the Camera
Ella is now interested in taking pictures. Any time the camera is out, she asks to use it. I am really grateful that cameras are digital now after seeing the photos she takes. I have a “brilliant” close-up of a backpack, a picture of my foot, and a picture of my forehead. However, every once … Continue reading
Travel Tip: Safety Briefing Card
I don’t know what the attraction is, but I’ve found that all young kids, from ages 3 months and up, are fascinated by the airplane safety briefing card. It a perfect 2-10 minute distraction (depending on the child’s age and attention span). Yesterday Ella pulled the safety card out to follow along with the safety … Continue reading
When Kids Help Pack
It’s always nice to let the kids get involved with the packing. It makes them feel important and helps them get excited about the trip. Just be sure to give some guidelines or the packing will be like this: We need this… And this! The last thing! Now the drawers are completely empty! Don’t … Continue reading
Making Friends
One of my favorite things that Ella has developed from frequent travel is the ability to make friends everywhere. If she sees any girl, whether age four or fourteen, she walks up to her with a smile and says hi. The moment we walked into the airport yesterday, Ella met another girl named Ella. This … Continue reading
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
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
