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Archives for January 2009

Tika Kids Makes a Great Take Anywhere Bag: Review & Giveaway

By Jody Halsted January 28, 2009

Sometimes keeping organized can be a lesson in futility. Especially when it comes to drawing and coloring supplies and children. When I was crusing etsy one day I found a great shop called Tika Kids that makes Crayon Bags. These fun and hip little bags have little “pockets” on the outside of the bag- specially […]

66 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products · Tagged With: Fun for Kids, products

Magnetic Book & Play Set

By Jody Halsted January 21, 2009

I absolutely love these Magnetic Book & Play Set paks my daughters received for Christmas! First, they have fairies and princesses- two of our current favorites in this house. Second, they both include a book, magnets and changeable backgrounds to act out the story. Third, self contained fun with an easy-to-carry handle. What’s not to […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products · Tagged With: Fun for Kids, products

Waterpark of America & Radisson Hotel, Bloomington, MN, USA

By Jody Halsted January 19, 2009

I should probably begin this post by saying that I am really not a big fan of swimming pools, water parks or beaches. Vacationing near or because of water is not high on my list of things to do. But my girls love pools, so when the opportunity to stay at the Radisson Hotel in […]

13 Comments · Filed Under: hotel, USA · Tagged With: Carlson Hotels, Fun for Kids, Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota, Radisson Hotel, shopping

Walt Disney Salutes Our Military

By Jody Halsted January 14, 2009

This comes directly from the Disney website: Through December 23, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military may obtain one complimentary 5-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket with Park Hopper® and Water Park Fun & More options. This ticket is valid for five days of admission into the four Walt Disney World® […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: USA · Tagged With: DisneyLand, Walt Disney World

Moooove Over Trixie, There’s a New Trunki in Town

By Jody Halsted January 2, 2009

Brenna was understandably saddened when I told her, multiple times, that Trixie Trunki belonged to her sister. Not only is Trixie a wonderful traveling companion but she is a great plaything at home. From riding around the living room to “playing travel” Trixie is usually kept very busy. Luckily there was a friend waiting for […]

4 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products · Tagged With: Airport, Fun for Kids, products, Travel Resources

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