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Warm Chocolate Melting Cake by Carnival Cruise Line
The Warm Chocolate Melting Cake made aboard Carnival Cruise Line ships is always well-received by my family. We make it a point to order it at least one time during a sailing. We were thrilled when Carnival Cruise Line release this coveted recipe to home bakers, ironically on National Chocolate Cake Day, this year! Carnival recommends […]
Do This, Not That, on the Carnival Vista
Ready to book your family Carnival Vista sailing? Check out the Incredible Cruise Deals at CruiseDirect! Sailing the Carnival Vista You want to have the best family vacation ever. You KNOW that a family cruise is always fun for EVERYONE! How about sailing on the beautiful Carnival Vista? Based on our experience, taking a family cruise on […]
Surprising the Kids with a Carnival Vista 5-Night Sailing with the Family
Want to surprise the family with a cruise on the Carnival Vista or other ship? Check latest cruise prices & reviews for the Carnival Vista on Expedia!. Their Carnival Vista Dreams My oldest said she was, “paralyzed in happiness,” when we surprised the kids that we were going on the Carnival Vista! They didn’t have a clue. Ever since […]
Carnival Vista Dining Options
I’ve always adored the specialty dining options aboard cruise ships, and particularly that of Carnival Sunshine and Breeze. Carnival Vista dining options includes restaurants and bars that are some of my favorites, like JiJi Asian Kitchen which we dined at on the Sunshine and BlueIguana Cantina that is always a perfect option of Sea Day […]
Brewery at Sea on the Carnival Vista
A brewery at sea is sailing on Carnival Cruise Line’s latest ship! Filling up on a pint of beer has gotten a bit more “home-crafted,” or should I say “ship-crafted” aboard the Carnival Vista with the first brewery at sea in North America. Yes, the Vista will be the first and only to provide guests with distinctly flavored […]
Guy Fieri New Restaurant on Carnival Magic
You know how much we LOVE dining on cruise ships, so no matter the line (usually the sign of something good) this foodie family is ready to wait to bite in! One of favorite things to enjoy on a Carnival ship is a burger at Guy’s Burger Bar. We’ve devoured his burgers on the Breeze, Freedom […]
Carnival Vista, The Latest Milestone
I won’t forget the excitement and awe that I felt earlier this year when I attended the unveiling of the Carnival Vista. I learned of how spectacular she will be. How full of activities for adults, kids and families, alike will make up so much of the ship. My tastebuds began to salivate when I […]
Cruising the Carnival Breeze
We’ve done it twice. We have cruised with the kids on the Carnival Breeze in 2012 and again in 2015. Both experiences were excellent and provided fun family travel! Since its inaugural sailing in December 2012 out of Port Miami, the Carnival Breeze has changed, just a bit. Most of the changes we loved! Dr. […]
Carnival Vista Sailing European and NY Waters in 2016
You’ve read my experiences with Carnival. You’ve seen the fun we’ve had aboard the Breeze, Sunshine and Freedom. You know how I am obsessed with Carnival’s speciality restaurants. I’m thrilled to announce that Carnival is kicking it up another notch for families (if that’s even possible!) Here’s the video that was the first enticement made to […]
Carnival Freedom for Adventurous FUN
Yes, cruising is all about family time together. On our most recent Carnival cruise we sailed for 8 nights on the Carnival Freedom. My girls were ecstatic. Who doesn’t want to go away for 8 days and visit the ports of Grand Turk, La Romana, Curaco and Aruba? Best off is that our entire family would […]
Hasbro Game Show Aboard Carnival Breeze
We had a star in our family. During our incredible trip aboard the Carnival Breeze we attended the Hasbro Game Show in the Ovation Theater. Modeled after the TV hit Family Game Night, participants play life sized games such as Simon, Sorry and Connect 4 to win prizes. Butch, our wondeful Cruise Director, began the […]
Initial Carnival Breeze Memories
For 8 glorious nights, we sailed the ocean waters aboard the Carnival Breeze. We returned Sunday and not only do I still have sea legs, I really, truly miss the boat! Over the next few weeks, I will share, in great detail, the tremendous aspects of the Carnival Breeze and how cruising works for families. […]
Finding Serenity Aboard Carnival Breeze
Ahhh. Traveling is wonderful. We are loving every minute on the Carnival Breeze, and today I was able to sneak away for an entire hour to chill. I’m lounging in the Serenity Deck of the Carnival Breeze. This adults only area provides a break from the common cruise ship buzz. Comfy lounge chairs, hammocks and […]
First Thoughts Aboard the Carnival Breeze
We boarded the Carnival Breeze at Port Miami yesterday, beginning an 8-night cruise throughout the Eastern Caribbean. We will stop at St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola and Nassau, Bahamas. In these first 24 hours, I have been very impressed, especially with the food, the quality of service and the variety of activities and entertainment. Also, the […]
Recall Wednesday – Batteries, carnival ride, sandals, nerf toy, vent damper, generator, wireless headset & bar magnet
Below are the recall notifications that I received this week. The information comes directly from the CPSC listsrv emails. Be a SMART MAMA and check your homes for the products!Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players Hazard: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Description: This recall involves […]
7 Smart Ways to Make Family Travel Affordable
As Smart Mamas, you are looking for ways to make family travel affordable. You want to provide your children the opportunities to explore the world, see different cultures, and have fun. I get it. However, your bank account doesn’t. Using clever ways, family travel can be more affordable. Some ways work better than others. 7 […]
20 Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes
Once a year we dedicate a day to be full of love. Don’t let the sharing of love with your spouse and children end with flowers from 1800flowers.com. Make a special Valentine’s Day dessert that will add the extra zing of love at the end of their meal. This round-up of 20 Valentine’s Day dessert […]
How to Choose Kids Luggage
How to Choose Kids Luggage When they are babies, you share luggage. If you have a separate suitcase for them, it is typically full of diapers. Soon enough they want it ALL BY MYSELF. We first purchased our oldest her own suitcase when she was 3. She loved it. She would fill it with her “stuff,” […]
What to Buy Cruise Travelers
Based on my experience cruising with our family, I want to share with you what to buy cruise travelers. Will you be cruising in the coming year? Or is a friend or family member? When you are thinking of what to buy those cruisers, take a peak at the list I’ve put together based on […]
How to Plan a Family Cruise
I’ll never forget the first time I set out to plan a family cruise. We were invited by Carnival to enjoy their new ship, the Carnival Breeze. My youngest was nearly 19 months and the oldest was 6. Making the decision on taking the family on the cruise was difficult. I had no idea what to expect […]
Speciality Dining on Cruise Ships Review
Challenge: Is dining on cruise ships good? Cruise ships are notorious for having plenty of food available. Yes, passengers often complain after returning from their sailing of the weight they’ve gained from the soft serve ice cream, breakfast buffets and endless slices of pizza. There is always food around. Whether the bountiful buffets on the lido deck […]
Easy Motion Sickness Remedies
Nothing ruins a great vacation like being hit with motion sickness. I had my 3rd date with my husband ruined because I turned green in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay after rocking on a friend’s boat for no more than 30 minutes. That date ended quickly and I vowed never to get motion sick […]
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Royal Caribbean Vision of the Sea Review, Revitalization Updates
It was a media event with a date night thrown in! Our one-night trip aboard the newly revitalized Vision of the Seas brought about great fun, fantastic food and impressive note taking. This Vision of the Seas review provides my unbiased insights. As media guests of Royal Caribbean, we were provided with a Junior Suite […]
Great Vacation Guarantee Entices Cruisers
Last December we enjoyed 8 wonderful nights aboard the Carnival Breeze. You’ve read my experiences, you’ve seen my videos aboard the Carnival Breeze and know how I feel about cruising with the family. To be honest, cruising with the family is a big deal. You’re bringing the kids and maybe even the grandparents, on a trip where anything […]
Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 4
Day 4 of our Key West with kids trip was filled with pool time, delicious food and great entertainment. After our fantastic day on the FURY Water Adventure on Day 3, we were ready to sit back and dip our toes in the pool. That’s exactly what we did. Casa Marina Pool As guests of […]