From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Top Tips for Finding Adult Drinks in Disney World

by CajunMama

Picture yourself at Walt Disney World, pushing a stroller around, possibly on a multi-generational family trip, and you find nap time is quickly approaching – for everyone. You just want a little Me Time. There’s nothing wrong with that. Parents need to stay sane and take advantage of down time, or even treat themselves to [...]

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Bethesda North Marriott Contest

by CajunMama

The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Maryland is a recently expanded property conveniently located near Washington, DC, Bethesda, and Rockford. The new expansions make it a great place to hold a conference or wedding reception.
The Bethesda North Marriott is so excited about their expansion and proximity to Washington, DC, they are giving away [...]

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Spa Week’s YouTube Challenge

by CajunMama

I saw this from Spa Week and you may be in competition with me, but I just had to share it with all of you. I’m off to make a video with my Flip:
Spa fans, show us what you’re made of! We want to know why you and a few of your friends deserve a [...]

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Fantastic Disney Announcement

by CajunMama

This is the craziest thing ever! You’ve gotta watch and listen for Goofy’s message at the end. Insane! What do you think of this?

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Winner of Zatarain’s Mardi Gras Gift Pack

by CajunMama

Congratulations to Dot who is the winner of the Zatarain’s Mardi Gras Gift Pack. We’ll contact you and tell you how you can get your prize.
Congratulations and Laissez les bons temps Roullet!

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Disney Magical Celebrations Giveaway

by CajunMama

Last week we reported on the new travel trend of Celebration Vacations. Now we get to tell you how you can enter for a chance to win the same trip that Little CajunMama and I experienced to celebrate her birthday.

The Magical Celebrations sweepstakes is a chance to win one of five magical Disney Parks’ vacations [...]

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Interview with American Idol Finalist Jason Castro

by CajunMama

Season 7 of American Idol was probably one of the more memorable for the CajunMama family. We really enjoyed Jason Castro’s performances and his choice of songs for most episodes. The 21-year-old artist sang a few numbers that were meaningful to us, including “Travelin Thru” (which should be one of our theme songs), IZ’s arrangement [...]

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The American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

by CajunMama

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened a new attraction that allows guests to be the star. The American Idol Experience gives visitors who are 14 years or older the ability to perform an acapella song in front of a Disney casting director. If they pass round one, then they move on to round two where they [...]

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Top Five Destinations for a Celebration Vacation

by CajunMama

Last night, Peter Yesawich of YPartnership spoke to a group of international media at Disney World about a trend that has recently been identified in the travel industry: Celebration Vacations. The Traveling Mamas have been doing this for years (we celebrate everyday!), but now it’s got a name. After all, what better reason to travel [...]

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Heading to Disney World

by CajunMama

Little CajunMama and I are heading to Disney World today. At the moment, we are in Houston at IAH waiting on our connecting flight. I really enjoy traveling with my kids and today is no exception. LCM woke up at 5:30 am! She was ready to go. We’re going to celebrate her birthday and check [...]

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Adventure at Quebec’s Ice Hotel

by CajunMama

This is probably the most embarrassing video I have posted yet. I take a visit to Hotel de Glace with a few girlfriends and we check out an onsite spa. I also issue a challenge to DesertMama.

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He’s Just Not That Into You Soundtrack Contest

by CajunMama

Last night while unpacking my suitcase from a girlfriend getaway, I listened to the soundtrack of “He’s Just Not That into You” which opens in theaters February 6. It has a great variety of songs, most of which are favorites of mine or songs you might hear at a coffee shop or pub. A few [...]

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Mama on the Move: Girlfriend Getaway at Ripplecove Inn and Spa

by CajunMama

I had the pleasure of experiencing a night at Auberge Ripplecove Inn and Spa located on Lake Massawippi after a day of shopping in Quebec’s Eastern Township Region. It is set on 12 private acres on a small peninsula. I was visiting as part of a girlfriend getaway group. When we arrived yesterday evening, I [...]

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Mama on the Move: Quebec’s Winter Carnival

by CajunMama

I arrived into Quebec City on Thursday evening to get a taste of Quebec’s Winter Carnival, which is held annually in this 400-year-old city. I have been so busy having fun, that I haven’t had a moment to sit down and write a proper post. Until I have the chance to give you all the [...]

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