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Monday, August 4th, 2008Just because you’re not traveling to China for the Olympics doesn’t mean you have to stay at home all summer either. We urge you not to fall in the “Staycation” trap; even a long weekend away is rejuvenating. Family travel and romantic getaways alike lead to increased closeness with the people you love, and [...]
“Boycott the Staycation” Random Giveaway - Snowmass Goodie Bags
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008When I received a press release from the Snowmass Village Director of Public Relations (and friend) Allison Johnson titled, “Don’t Settle for a Staycation This Summer,” I knew I found a partner in crime. (Or, at least, someone who might offer up some goodies to help us promote the Traveling Mamas “Boycott the Staycation” campaign.)
Indeed, [...]
Travel Games Giveaway - Boycott the Staycation
Thursday, July 10th, 2008If you’re like me, you’re often looking for ways to entertain your children while traveling–whether it’s on a ship, by train, on a bus or by car. I certainly don’t mind my MountainKids watching DVDs or fiddling on their Nintendos, but there often comes a point where I’m like, “Take a break from the electronics [...]
Lush Summer Contest Giveaway - Boycott the Staycation
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008It’s time for a Traveling Mamas Boycott the Staycation Summer Giveaway Contest! And what better to start off this giveaway series than with our good friends, the Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics company? After all, Lush was a sponsor for both our Mother’s and Father’s Day contests, and we just love their fresh, organic bath and [...]
Boycott the Staycation
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008The Traveling Mamas are asking families around the US to Boycott the Staycation. What is a staycation? It is an act of taking your vacation at home. We know that gas prices are up and the value of the dollar has dropped, however we are urging families to travel.
We’re not suggesting that you absolutely must [...]
Road Trip Tips Roundup
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Here are links to some of our road trip tips to help make that family road trip a bit easier on everyone. Be sure to visit GetRoadReady.com, a Prestone-sponsored site that has tips for getting your car ready and offers free road trip games to print out. You can also visit GasBuddy.com to search for [...]
Giveaway: William Joseph CD BEYOND
Saturday, June 21st, 2008I’ve been searching for road trip music for all the many road trips I have planned this summer. I like to find tracks that go with the destination, kind of like my own soundtrack. I came across artist William Joseph, who released a new CD, BEYOND. I decided to do a little research on him [...]
Traveling Mamas On The Move Approved: Cold Seat
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Here we are in the throws of summer. Swim lessons are in session, ice cream cones have melted all over my patio, and when I open my car door in the afternoon I get slapped in the face with a blanket of heat. As I write this it’s 104 degrees outside.
My kids dread getting in [...]
Kids’ Book: Follow the Line Around the World
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Here’s a great new gift for a young child who likes to learn about different parts of the world — without ever having to leave home!
Laura Ljungkvist’s brightly colored Follow the Line Around the World, for ages 3 and up, takes readers from Australia to the Amazon, Sri Lanka to the Sahara. A single black [...]
Winning Wednesday: Father’s Day Lush Gift Box Giveaway
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008Welcome to another Traveling Mamas Winning Wednesday! This time, the giveaway is for the dads: A Father’s Day gift set from Lush. But this isn’t just any old Winning Wednesday - in fact, it’s my own dad’s birthday today, and it’s a big one, too! Happy Birthday, Dad!
Now, I’m not sure exactly what my dad [...]
