Blog Archive
Vacations
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Fabulous Photo Ops and Family OutingsLiving in the city, it’s easy to forget the wonder and beauty of nature and history—but you don’t have to travel far for a sightseeing excursion begging for the perfect family photo op, a picnic and exploration. |
May 2013 |
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All Aboard for Family FunOur cruise experience began with the happy dance in our kitchen when the itinerary arrived at our blustery Kansas City front door two weeks before departure. As I took in the agenda for our 6-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Magic, it hit me that we were really doing it! |
March 2013 |
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Budget Trip to HollandOur adventures in Pella, Iowa, a Touch of Holland in the Midwest! Touring a windmill, watching wooden shoe demonstrations, eating Dutch letters, and enjoying tulips in the snow! |
Summer 2013 |
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Branson, MO: Vacation Capital of the MidwestEnter to win an $800 Branson Weekend Getaway! 1st Place: 2 Nights at Hilton, Titanic Family Pass, Andy's Frozen Custard for 4, Tracks Go-Card, 4 Seats at Dixie Stampede Dinner/Show & 100 Gas Card! 2nd Place: Titanic Family Pass & Gas Card. 3rd Place: Titanic Family Pass |
Spring-Summer 2013 |
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Positively Cleveland, Positively FunHave you made plans for a family vacation this year? If the answer to that question is no, then read on, because I have the perfect family vacation destination for you: Cleveland. |
Spring-Summer 2013 |
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Voluntourism: Giving Back over Your VacationVoluntourism is a new word for an old idea. It is the idea that you can combine the fun and sightseeing of a vacation with the joy of giving your time to a cause. |
Spring-Summer 2013 |
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Saving Money on AttractionsNext up in the series of money saving tips for vacation…saving money on attractions! While some vacations only involve a beach chair and an umbrella drink, most vacations with kids will include at least one attraction, museum, or event. These things can really take up a bulk of your vacation budget if you aren’t careful, so here are some ways to save on all of those fun excursions! |
July 2012 |
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Vacation... South Padre IslandOne of the advantages to living in Kansas City is that we are in nearly the geographic center of the United States. That means, while we are not close to an Ocean but we are about equally as far from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans or the Gulf of Mexico. |
June 2012 |
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Ways to save money on lodgingTips for finding the best hotel rates. |
June 2012 |
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Vacation Savings: Food and BeverageNext up in my series of blog posts about saving money on vacation…how to save money on food and beverages while traveling! A good portion of your vacation budget can go toward food if you aren’t careful. Eating out every single meal for a week can really add up. So here are some ways to cut down on your food spending while traveling. |
June 2012 |

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