Archive for September, 2008
« Previous EntriesKids’ Travel Gear from Oompa Toys
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Oompa Toys is one of those feel-good companies I feel good about recommending to TravelingMamas’ readers.
Founded by mom Milanie Cleere in 2004, this online, specialty-toy retailer offers literally hundreds of well-made, environmentally friendly products — from dolls, musical instruments, and art supplies to stuffed animals, puzzles and finger puppets. Milanie (whom I feel like I [...]
Don’t Be a Sasquatch in a Swimsuit
Monday, September 29th, 2008Swimsuit season may be over and many of you will be growing your winter coat, but what if you get that last minute chance to go to Hawaii or the Bahamas? What are you going to do? You certainly don’t want to look like a Sasquatch in your swimsuit.
Hair removal isn’t exactly an issue that [...]
Cheeca Lodge Video
Sunday, September 28th, 2008Here’s a relaxing video to go along with the Family Friendly Florida Keys Resort and Family Fun in the Florida Keys posts:
Funny Hotel Commercial
Friday, September 26th, 2008I saw this funny hotel commercial and had to share.
On The Move Approved: Spot Me ID
Friday, September 26th, 2008If you have ever lost a child in public, raise your hand.
Yes, my hand is raised and I can tell you now, having a lost child was one of my most horrific motherhood moments. When I am out in public with my children I rarely enjoy myself. My eyes are constantly on them and, [...]
Interview with a Traveling Mama - Kim Allen-Niesen
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Not all the interviewed traveling mamas here are also travel writers. I’d like to introduce the world to Kim Allen-Niesen. She used to be a super high-powered lawyer, but (a familiar tale) found that her demanding 24/7 career path didn’t mesh at all with the demands of parenthood. Since stepping off that treadmill, however, [...]
Best Travel Socks
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008My husband works in the outdoor industry and he typically attends a bi-annual trade show, at which he picks up all sorts of free schwag or deeply discounted gear — from water bottles, coffee mugs and sunscreen samples to sporty tank tops, sunglasses and stickers for the kids. (Trust me, when he gets home from [...]
Win American Airlines Miles
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Like the rest of the traveling public, Christine over at Almost Fearless is fed up with the airline industry’s nickel-and-diming. In particular, American Airlines has really ticked her off.
She’s hosting the “American Airlines Can Bite Me” contest, and she’s giving away 25, 000 miles from her AAdvantage Account. She’s prostesting American’s increasing the number of [...]
Baby and Toddler Travel Product Contest Giveaway - For Easier Family Vacations
Monday, September 22nd, 2008Traveling with young children isn’t easy; anyone who has taken their tots on vacation with them can attest to this. I have older, travel-friendly kids now, but I used to lose sleep the night before a trip - Would I be the mother of the screaming baby on the plane? (Yes, it turns out.) Would [...]
Mamas on the Move: BlogWorldExpo 08
Sunday, September 21st, 2008I’m sitting here at the Las Vegas airport reflecting on my weekend with DesertMama at #BWE08. What is BWE? It is Blog World Expo, an annual forum where traditional and new media gather together with tech companies to exchange ideas, sample new products, and network.
I’m the big dork of the tech world and just found [...]
