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Camping in the UK: Helpful Tips & Locations

By Jody Halsted April 25, 2012

When going on vacation in the UK, there’s no greater way to stay there than at one of its’ many fine camping sites. If you’re going with the whole family, then there’s no shortage of places to stay in, whether you’re camping in Devon, Derbyshire or Durham. The best campsites are located in beautiful surroundings […]

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Online Publishers

By Jody Halsted November 28, 2019

If you work online Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are a great time to save on business tools to launch you in the new year! These are some of the best deals on the tools I use and recommend. Web Publishing Deals Yoast is offering 30% off everything– their plugin subscription, their SEO plugins, […]

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Choosing Luggage for Family Travel

By Jody Halsted July 20, 2016

Trunki Boost a Pak

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you have probably realized that I believe the key to successful trips is proper preparation and organization, with a dash of resourcefulness – and the choosing the right luggage for family travel can make or break a trip if plans go awry.  From overbooked flights to lost reservations to […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Packing Tips, Recommended Travel Products, Travel Resources · Tagged With: handy tips, Packing, products, Travel Resources

Fort Worth’s Wonderful, Walk-able, Cultural District

By Jody Halsted January 5, 2016

Bronc Riding at the National Cowgirl Museum, Fort Worth

A family vacation is the perfect opportunity to get your kids to accept culture.  Where they may balk at visiting an art museum in their hometown, family travel sets a new stage for them to explore, and even welcome, new experiences in new locations. The Fort Worth Cultural District is the perfect place for families […]

4 Comments · Filed Under: Family Travel, USA · Tagged With: entertainment, Fun for Kids, history, Texas, Travel Resources

Highs and Lows of the HTC RE Camera

By Jody Halsted April 21, 2015

Chris Owens Easter Parade, French Quarter, New Orleans

I’m a gadget girl. I love (love) playing with new electronic toys. And, thanks to the wonderful relationship I have with the Midwest Public Relations Manager for Verizon Wireless, I get to play with some really fun gadgets – and my husband doesn’t have to pay for them. It’s just unfortunate that I don’t get […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products · Tagged With: affordable video, camera review, easy video camera, pocket camera, pocket video camera, video camera

Welcome Back to the Hotel Pattee

By Jody Halsted July 31, 2014

Green Suite, Hotel Pattee, Perry, Iowa

I’m willing to bet that the majority of Iowans – even those just 30 minutes away in Des Moines- don’t know about the Hotel Pattee. The hotel itself is the sole destination in the small town of Perry – and what a destination it is! The elegant rooms are themed to share pieces of Perry history. […]

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Stepping Into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

By Shannon Entin March 18, 2014

Sometimes, the popularity of a children’s book crosses over into the adult world. Sometimes the book is made into a movie (or seven!). And sometimes, a book becomes iconic enough to be brought to life in the real world. Such is the case for the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. When I first approached […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: Florida, Harry Potter, Orlando, Orlando Theme Parks, Orlando vacations, Theme Parks

You’ll Dig The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota

By Jody Halsted November 12, 2013

The Black Hills of South Dakota draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, yet only a small percentage of those visitors even know of the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs – the world’s largest mammoth research facility. But this isn’t just a museum showing you what has been found. The dig continues. And it’s […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: Fun for Kids, Hot Springs, Ice Age history, Mammoths, South Dakota

Welcome to Italy, Welcome to the Family

By Guest Post September 30, 2013

Strutting out into the Mediterranean Sea like a Milanese fashionista, the thigh-high boot that is Italy winks at you from the map, yearning to be noticed. Italian life is lived in the open; passionate embraces block your way under medieval porticos whilst intense debates simmer across the piazzas. This constant buzz of social emotion, ringed […]

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Britain’s Autumn Adventures: The Best Weather-Proof Days Out to Take with Kids

By Jody Halsted September 24, 2013

Just because the summer’s over, doesn’t mean the fun is too. There are hundreds of family-friendly places around Britain that stay open through the cooler months, and even better, many of them are completely weather-proof! From theme parks to historical experiences, there’s sure to be something to thrill your family. So don’t let a September […]

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