Backyard Safari Outfitters Gear Makes Your Backyard an Adventure!
June 23, 2010 by Jody
Filed under Recommended Travel Products
A few weeks ago I received a rather large box that weighed surprisingly little. Now, days when we receive packages are kind of like Christmas, so my girls were excited. They were even more excited when the box actually contained something for them. Inside were three items from Backyard Safari Outfitters courtesy of Team Mom.
We [...]
Get Artsy at Kaleidoscope in Kansas City
There is no denying that Kaleidoscope was designed with children in mind. With brilliant colors, sparkling surfaces, glow-in-the-dark painting, and more it inspired our kids and even brought out the kid inside of us adults!
Entering through the doors- just down from the Hallmark Visitor’s Center- only gives you a taste of what awaits.
The first [...]
Visit Dinosaurs at Union Station in Kansas City
The Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at Kansas City’s Union Station was a treat for my family. From my nephews who, at 7 and 8, think dinosaurs are the coolest things to ever walk the Earth to my daughters who, at 3 and 5, see dinosaurs as friendly creatures on Dinosaur Train, to my husband and brother-in-law [...]
Hallmark Visitor’s Center at Crown Center in Kansas City
We’ve visited Crown Center in Kansas City multiple times but have always been too busy to make it over to the Hallmark Visitor’s Center. The girls and I made a short road trip to Kansas City during spring break and included it in our plans.
The staff at the visitor’s center is incredibly kind and welcomes [...]
Five Great Travel Toys for Non-Electronic Quiet Play
March 3, 2010 by Jody
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I’m as guilty as the next person when it comes to turning on a DVD for my kids to watch during long drives. Or relying on the in-flight movies. Let’s face it… It’s easy. But it can also be quite mind numbing- as my kids have pointed out to me on a few occasions. Looking [...]
Free Fun in Kansas City
I was honored to be asked by We Just Got Back, one of the top family travel websites, to share Kansas City tips in their “Land of the Free” series. My contribution: Kansas City. Please visit We Just Got Back to read my article:
Land of the Free: 5 fab freebies in Kansas City
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Going Ape & Facing the Fear!
Today’s guest post comes from Zoë Dawes who shares her travel experiences around the UK at The Quirky Traveller.
A few weeks ago I had one of the scariest experiences of my life –and all in the name of fun … The lovely people at Go Ape (www.goape.co.uk) asked if I would like to [...]
Chocolate at Union Station in Kansas City
On our way home from Houston we’ll be making a stop in Kansas City to enjoy Chocolate the Exhibition at Union Station.
Did you know that Americans eat, on average, 12 pounds of chocolate per person per year? Or that each chocolate pod is about the size of a pineapple and holds enough seeds to [...]
Luxury at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa
This past weekend I hosted the I_Blog Conference at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa. I have to say that beyond the beauty of the hotel the staff worked very hard to make sure a good time was had by all. They worked with me every step of the way to make sure [...]
Views of Niagara Falls
After spending three months in Scituate and seeing all the sights in and around Boston it was time to begin our long drive back to Iowa.
We made a stop near Niagara Falls, Canada to rest for a night. My blog friend Jennifer kept up with our plans and invited us to spend the night [...]
