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Travel Gear

Travel Fashion Trend | Cute Shoe Bags

by CajunMama

Consolidating all of a traveling mamas’ gear into one carry-on bag can be a daunting task. Shoes are items that can not only take up a lot of space, but can ruin the clothes you pack along beside them. A hot trend I’ve noticed lately is the wide variety of travel shoe bags available for [...]

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10 Travel Packing Tips: Getting Comfortable with Hanes

by CajunMama

During our whirlwind tour of New York City during Blogher, TravelingMamas.com had a chance to visit with the Hanes Comfort Crew and learn about organizing our socks and undies and getting the perfect fit for our personal mama support system (bras). The video included with our post gives you a behind the scenes look of what takes [...]

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Green Travel Tip – Reusable Cosmetic Containers

by CajunMama

Checked baggage fees are an expense for travelers that can really add up. When traveling with carry on luggage, space is a premium and so are the amount of liquids one can bring with them on their trip. We’re big fans of 3floz.com, but we also try to find ways to save money while saving [...]

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Wine and Culinary Travel Gear: Bottlewise Bot’lPak

by CajunMama

Before 9/11, it used to be convenient to purchase a few bottles of wine at whatever destination we were visiting to bring home. We could carry it through security, assuring delicate handling of this precious cargo, knowing that the investment (no matter how large or small) would be protected until time to enjoy.

Today, should we decide to purchase [...]

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Luxury in a travel size? Giveaway from 3floz.com

by ThemeParkMom

I admit that I am a hoarder of travel-size products. My carry-on is in a perpetual state of being unpacked and re-packed. And, since I still haven’t completely learned the art of “packing light,” I’m often trying to stuff way too much into my rolling suitcase. So I have to have travel-size everything, both because [...]

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On the Move Approved – EZ Grill

by CajunMama

EZ Grill is just what the name implies – an easy way to grill. We tried out one of these inexpensive and convenient grills and I have admit that I loved how light and extremely portable EZ Grill is. This affordable grill had everything you need for tailgating this fall or taking along on that [...]

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10 “beyond the basics” things to pack for a family road trip

by ThemeParkMom

As someone who tries to cram anywhere from two to five days of clothing in a single carry-on at least once or twice a month, packing for a road trip is a total luxury. I can load up a lot of “just in case” items that could come in handy, but that I would never [...]

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Best Travel Apps for BlackBerry

by CajunMama

I have yet to go to Apple’s Dark Side of mobile technology and have been sticking to my guns with my BlackBerry. My husband and son both have iPhones and love theirs, but I like to type with my fingernails (grin) and that’s just not something I can do with an iPhone. iPhone lovers rave about all [...]

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Energizer National Geographic Photo Contest and HP Printer Givewaway

by CajunMama

Have you dreamed of seeing one of your photos inside the pages of National Geographic magazine? I know I have! Now, you can get your shot at a chance to enter the 3rd Annual Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest!

The 3rd Annual Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest is happening now!  Send in your best photos-in categories like Animals/Wildlife, [...]

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Mother’s Day Community Coffee Gift Basket Contest

by CajunMama

One thing I love about cruise travel in a suite is the VIP treatment at breakfast every morning. My favorite part of each morning was sitting in the private dining room and enjoying a cup of coffee served in a Chambord French Press. I will admit that while I’m a world traveler, some things are still [...]

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Travel Book Review: Every Day in Tuscany by Frances Mayes

by CajunMama

I can’t travel every day of the year (gasp). I’m a Traveling Mama and that job comes with a big responsibility – being a mama first and foremost. When I can’t travel, I’m dreaming of travel by planning my next trip or taking a mental journey through travel blogs and a good travel book.
Yes, I [...]

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Best Travel Camera Bag for Women – Review of Jill-e Bag Plus Giveaway

by CajunMama

I’ve been searching for the perfect camera bag that is not only functional for my gear, but also stylish. I’m sooooo over the “bonus camera gear” bag that’s been included with my past two camera purchases. They were black and “blah” and bulky too. Sure, they protect and hold a good bit, but a mama [...]

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Family Travel Packing Tip – Activity Backpack

by CajunMama

Family travel for children can be fun and exciting, but sometimes the kids get bored on the journey there and back. Packing a backpack full of easy to transport activities can alleviate the ”I’m so bored” argument and keep your child occupied (and the driver sane). Not only will this feel like a life-saver to you, but [...]

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Sustainable Travel Bag – Ecogear Fjord

by CajunMama

The story behind Ecogear is simple, as told by Ecogear’s founder, Jimmy Chen:
“My inspiration for creating eco-friendly bags came while I was on vacation with my family. In the summer of 2006, watched my kids play on the beach. Realizing how special these moments were and thinking about how fast my kids were growing up, [...]

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