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Archives for February 2012

True Love Can Be Bought

By Jody Halsted February 17, 2012

This week’s P52 theme is “true love” to – obviously – coincide with Valentine’s Day. Because this is a travel site I’m going to toss in a tip…  If your child has a favorite ‘cuddle buddy’ be sure to bring it when you travel.  No matter where you are it will feel like home with […]

4 Comments · Filed Under: Packing Tips ·

Why “Easy” Travel Options Aren’t Always the Best- a Rebuttal to CNNGo “5 Rules of Traveling With Kids”

By Jody Halsted February 15, 2012

HIking in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

With the wealth of good family travel advice available online it is painful when bad advice is given a position of authority. As a family travel blogger I, with many others, share advice for great family travel, tips for making it easier and attempt to inspire families to venture out with their young ‘uns; to […]

29 Comments · Filed Under: Travel Resources ·

Great Travel Camera: The Olympus PEN

By Jody Halsted February 13, 2012

Olympus PEN E-PL1 Camera

It’s been nearly 6 weeks since I received my Olympus PEN E-PL1 camera for Christmas and I can honestly say it is the nicest camera I’ve used as a travel blogger. You can find the Olympus PEN E-PL1 and other cameras with this Promotional Code and receive great discounts. Size Matters Everyone wants to take […]

3 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products ·

A Taste of the Irish

By Jody Halsted February 10, 2012

A Little Irish

This week’s p52 theme is “Drink Up!”.  While I thought about this I realized my daily drinks of choice are an lovely Irish Breakfast Tea in the morning and then water the rest of the day.  I rarely deviate from that but there are 4 drinks that are always in my house. This is actually […]

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A Family Golf Getaway

By Jody Halsted February 8, 2012

If they go wrong, family holidays are amongst the most stressful of all breaks. Something like a disagreement on which attraction to visit, poor-quality accommodation or boredom could leave you feeling more stressed when you return than you did when you started your holiday. Keeping everyone happy is the most difficult thing about going on […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: Europe ·

Heading to Sunny Arizona

By Jody Halsted February 6, 2012

Admittedly, Iowa has enjoyed a very mild winter this year.  We didn’t have any snow that lasted for more than a few days and when we did have the cold we’re used to, it lasted only a few weeks.  Somehow, winter had missed Iowa and, as recently as February 1, we here in the middle […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: USA ·

February 1, 2012

By Jody Halsted February 3, 2012

Biking shadow self portrait

I have to admit, I’m pretty thrilled that I’ve made it into the 2nd month of p52.  I’m not really a “joiner” and following themes is difficult for my overly right-brained self.  But this week’s theme was custom made for the weather we’ve recently experienced here in Iowa. I took this image on Wednesday, February […]

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The Oklahoma Aquarium in Tulsa: An Afternoon of Family Fun

By Jody Halsted February 1, 2012

Alligator Wrestling Oklahoma Aquarium

We often make the drive from Dallas to Des Moines in one fell swoop- 12 straight hours of driving with short breaks. After discovering the fun family activities in Tulsa we may never drive straight through again! Visiting the Oklahoma Aquarium A family can spend most of an afternoon here. The Oklahoma Aquarium is one […]

3 Comments · Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: Oklahoma

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