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    What’s This Minivan Driving Mom Doing at Daytona International Speedway? #LoveDaytonaBeach

    November 17, 2015 - By 

    Fast cars have never really been my thing. I’m more of a minivan driving Mom who, up until recently, never got a speeding ticket in her life. I didn’t grow up with Nascar nostalgia. So how did this happen? How did I end up touring Daytona International Speedway on a recent trip through Central Florida’s Daytona Beach area, and more importantly how did I find myself enjoying the experience, even plotting a return one day to see more? Well, let’s see….where should I start? Sometimes I find myself in odd places. Sometimes I am incredibly surprised that I enjoy doing something I…

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    Save Money with Cheap Flights at Christmas #Travel

    November 13, 2015 - By 

    Guest Post: Pick the right day to fly Busy airports, crazy-high fares, winter weather delays — are you sure you want to do this? The busiest (and most expensive) travel days of the year are around the holidays. Armed with our fare calendar chart (see below), you’ll save a lot of stress and small stocking of cash by picking the right days to fly. Rise and shine Don’t want to miss the carving of the turkey or the unwrapping of presents? Book the earliest flight you can. Sure, you’ve got to wake up early, but those first flights out are the least…

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    5 Alabama Attractions You’ll Love #Travel

    November 2, 2015 - By 

    Alabama attractions are many and varied. If you’re traveling to Alabama, you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty of the terrain, as well as the white sand beaches, historical sites, museums, and more. There’s something for everyone among the many Alabama attractions to choose from. Alabama Attractions – There’s so Much to See Most people think of fields full of cotton, soybeans, or cows, and beaches too, when they think of Alabama. And while all of that is true, there are actually lots of Alabama attractions to take in if you travel to the state. These attractions range from the U.S.…

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    Flying with a Senior – 5 Tips to Make it Easier #travel

    October 31, 2015 - By 

    Flying with a senior relative can be difficult. The waiting and pressure change can be harder on an older body. That’s exacerbated even more if the senior has a medical issue, or a failing memory. These tips for flying with a senior can make the trip easier on them and on you as well. 5 Tips to Make Flying with a Senior Easier Flying with a senior is no easy task. We all know how uncomfortable flights can be on us. Now imagine flying with an older body that’s already sore and achey on a good day. Now don’t think for…

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    All Inclusive Travel – Seven Reasons It’s So Worth It #Travel

    October 13, 2015 - By 

    All inclusive travel is one of those things that people either love or hate. I’ve heard all of the phrases like, “You could do that yourself and save some money.” Or, “Is it really worth it just to have meals included?” My answer to all of these is yes. All inclusive travel is a great way to spend your vacation because you actually vacation instead of work. Also all inclusive can be very budget friendly and family friendly too! We have taken several all inclusive vacations as a family. Why All Inclusive Travel is So Worth It All inclusive travel is…

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    Smart Travel Tips For Women With Light Bladder Leakage ( LBL ) #ad

    October 9, 2015 - By 

    I am a Mom who loves to travel and I have always loved to travel. For a time, in my 20s, before I had kids, I didn’t really know if I’d be able to manage travelling again. My health issues were sometimes so challenging that travel wouldn’t have been wise. In fact, it could have been dangerous. So, when my health started to improve I began travelling again, and this time with my entire family. Together we have gone swimming with dolphins, parasailed, seen The Mayan Ruins, cruised to Grand Cayman where we explored a sea turtle sanctuary. We’ve been…

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    4 Reasons to Choose Alaskan Cruises #travel

    October 6, 2015 - By 

    If you’re planning a vacation, consider Alaskan cruises. From the scenery to the wildlife, Alaskan cruises are a great way to relax away a vacation. And cruises themselves are wonderful, because everything is included, which drastically reduces the stress of figuring out where to dine and more. Alaska is a wild environment to visit and Alaskan cruises are a once in a lifetime experience. Here are a few reasons to consider this if you are planning a cruise in the next couple of years.   Alaskan Cruises – Beautiful Getaways Alaskan cruises are a great way to enjoy the pampering…

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    5 Tips for Saving Money on Flying #travel

    September 22, 2015 - By 

    Saving money on flying is a big deal. We all know how incredibly expensive flying can be, so anything we can do to cut costs is always a plus. Saving money on flights can mean better accommodations, more time at a theme park, or just a little extra money put back in the bank. Saving Money on Flights If you know me at all, then you are well aware how much I love to travel. I also love to save money, so if there’s anything I can do to save money on flights, I’ll do it. I can’t always do…

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    Six Tips to Conquer the Layover #Travel

    September 15, 2015 - By 

    Layover. If you travel by plane at all, that word strikes fear into your heart. The literal definition of layover is waiting at the airport for the next plane. The effective definition of layover is the 10th circle of Hell, where you wait in a seemingly endless purgatory. How to Conquer a Layover A layover is the bane of every air traveler’s existence. You have at least an hour if not more of just sitting around. It can be a torturous nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be. There are ways to make a layover more fun and less, “OMG!…

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    My Beach Entomologist #WordlessWednesday

    September 8, 2015 - By 

    Have you ever met a teenage girl that’s fascinated by bugs? Well I live with one. It’s true. This is my girl at the beach last month. It’s normal to find her picking bugs up out of the pool before they drown. It’s also completely normal to find yourself on the receiving end of a conversation about arachnids and all the various trivia facts she has ever collected about them. Just this weekend we were sitting watching a movie together when I spied a tiny spider spinning a web in front of me. She naturally put him in her hands…