My husband and I recently experienced our first beach trip with children. And seeing as the Gulf Coast is a popular vacation destination for most families in Baton Rouge, I felt it was my duty to share a few horror stories... I mean, "helpful tips" for any parents considering such an endeavor.
1. Don't bother with planned car activities.
Just toss a bag of fruit snacks towards the back every time someone starts whining. The 80-pack club sized box of Minion fruit snacks will last you until the Mobile tunnel. Make sure you save a couple to put in your ears for the remaining two hours.
2. Speaking of the road trip, whatever ETA Google maps gives you, add at least two...
We didn't go on vacations when I was a kid. We lived near enough to Branson that we made day trips to Silver Dollar City and White Water most years (which we loved). Once when I was in middle school, we went to Destin. We drove the whole way from Missouri. My brother and I still had a great childhood. I don't feel as if we missed out by not having vacations. But, I've been feeling lately that family vacations will be more important for my own kids. The level of distraction from social media and the pressures of school continue to grow. And I've been working on making a conscience effort in my own home to focus more on...
Before you wag your finger, pause for a second. Try to open your heart and mind up to the possibility of experiencing Disney WITHOUT your children. This was my first time ever going to the “happiest place on earth.” My children go every summer with their grandma. Walking in the gates I felt an immediate sense of joy and endless possibility. People were smiling, and there was this feeling of unity ... like we were all in this together. I honestly felt like someone was pumping happiness juice in the air.
As I walked around taking in the sights and sounds of this magical kingdom, I couldn’t help but notice the parents there with their children. Some of them seemed...
So, we all know Disney is a money suck … or at least it can very easily become one! Well, I’m headed to my third Disney World trip in just under two years. This might cause many of you to categorize me as crazy, BUT there are reasons we do Disney over other vacation options.
First and foremost, as a single parent to a toddler, I look forward to any vacation that can keep my kiddo occupied and entertain me as well. Beach trips one on one with a toddler feel like they would be a big fat tease; no resting when an almost 3-year-old has open water to run into. Plus I have no desire to do sand...
“A family trip to Las Vegas?”
“Las Vegas?? Really?”
“Why would you take your kids to Vegas?
“There are so many other places you can go.”
That was pretty much the response we got from everyone when we told them we were going to Vegas with our children. People who don't live in south Louisiana may not understand why you'd bring the kids down for Mardi Gras. But we thought we would have a great time in Vegas as a family, and we were right. With walking and activities rivaled only by our trips to Disney, Las Vegas was an ideal Spring Break for our family of five. In case you are planning a family trip to Las Vegas, here are some tips...
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