Let's face it, vacations are supposed to be fun.
Though I too am guilty of getting wrapped up in the bustle of packing, clothes washing, work schedule rearranging, stress that this "break" in life creates. I've listed some tips below to lighten the spirit on the matter. I hope they help your chaos- or maybe even just give you a chuckle!
Throw your expectations out of the window. Yes, this usually works well with most uncharted territory in life, it remains beneficial in this scenario as well. Begin the journey with a clean slate, and a nice cup of coffee wouldn't hurt either!
Be open-minded with your typical routine. Yes, children appreciate routine. Yes, I as well L-O-V-E routine. Vacation...
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Welcome, Aboard!
When we first heard that Disney Cruise Line would be sending the Disney Wonder to sail out of New Orleans in early 2020, to say we were ecstatic is an understatement. Many have come to know The Walt Disney Company for setting a high standard for their unrivaled dedication to making family experiences purely magical in theme parks around the world. Their fleet of cruise vessels has been no exception to making the "Disney difference" stand out. The Disney Wonder first set sail on her maiden voyage in 1999 and has been a beloved ship of the fleet ever since. We were thrilled to have...
Our family LOVES taking trips, and one of the best parts is knowing how excited the kids get about wherever we are going! We have some trips like the beach that are traditions, and we like to have new adventures too. I try to imagine the looks on my boys' faces when they arrive at our destination, and the great memories we will make there.
But last summer I did something so liberating and had a kid-free trip! Yes, we had our family vacation with the kids, but I also had a girls' trip with no kids at all. When I got there I felt a little guilty, like how was I getting to sit still without preparing snacks for...
I just got back from a weekend getaway in Houston with my man and wow, did we need it! I didn’t even realize how much we needed it until I was there, having fun, with my guy, acting like a couple of teenagers. Why was it so much fun, you ask? Oh, partly because we left the kids at home.
We LOVE our kids, let me tell you. We’re obsessed with them, actually. But we desperately needed time to focus on each other. Here’s what I learned on this trip:
#1 :: No kids means no distractions.
A weekend away without kids is a weekend without changing diapers, feeding them, bathing them, dressing them, picking up after them, etc. Sounds like paradise,...
Let me tell you a little story about a botched Disney trip. I scheduled it the wrong week. Yep, my husband was not off work. Kids were not out of school. I planned it the completely wrong week. I messaged my Disney planner in a panic. All was resolved with no fuss. It was then that I realized I would never plan another trip without a travel agent. Here's why ...
There is no additional cost!
I will repeat that again for those in the back seats, NO ADDITIONAL COST. In fact, I would argue my trips cost less because I have the expertise of the planner to get me the best deal, best reservations, best everything with the most bang...
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