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7  Best Medical Supplies for Family Travel
Traveling

7 Best Medical Supplies for Family Travel

SPMAdminJanuary 26, 2019January 26, 2019

Getting sick on vacation stinks; there is nothing good about it. There are lots of ways to best prepared for…

7 Smart Ways to Make Family Travel Affordable
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7 Smart Ways to Make Family Travel Affordable

Caroline MurphyJanuary 4, 2019January 4, 2019

As Smart Mamas, you are looking for ways to make family travel affordable. You want to provide your children the…

Family Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Orlando
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Family Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Orlando

Caroline MurphyApril 4, 2018April 4, 2018

The Hilton Orlando Resort provides guests with the luxuries of a well-known hotel chain with personalized attention one sees in…

How to Choose Kids Luggage
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How to Choose Kids Luggage

Caroline MurphyJanuary 27, 2017July 7, 2018

How to Choose Kids Luggage When they are babies, you share luggage. If you have a separate suitcase for them, it…

Do This, Not That, on the Carnival Vista
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Do This, Not That, on the Carnival Vista

Caroline MurphyJanuary 17, 2017July 20, 2018

Ready to book your family Carnival Vista sailing? Check out the Incredible Cruise Deals at CruiseDirect! Sailing the Carnival Vista You…

Surprising the Kids with a Carnival Vista 5-Night Sailing with the Family
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Surprising the Kids with a Carnival Vista 5-Night Sailing with the Family

Caroline MurphyJanuary 6, 2017April 19, 2017

Want to surprise the family with a cruise on the Carnival Vista or other ship? Check latest cruise prices & reviews for…

Waldorf Astoria Orlando for Family Travel
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Waldorf Astoria Orlando for Family Travel

Caroline MurphyNovember 3, 2016January 5, 2017

Heading to Disney and want to stay at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando? Check latest hotel prices & reviews for the Waldorf…

A VRBO Home in Ponte Vedra Beach FL
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A VRBO Home in Ponte Vedra Beach FL

Caroline MurphyJuly 17, 2016

I truly knew nothing about Ponte Vedra Beach. I took out a map, then followed I95 South from Savannah, Georgia to…

See Eat and Do Savannah GA with Families
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See Eat and Do Savannah GA with Families

Caroline MurphyJuly 9, 2016March 7, 2017

Savannah Georgia for a Family Vacation Click to see the best deals available for a Savannah, Georgia vacation on Expedia. We…

7 Road Trip Budget Busters to Avoid This Summer
Living Traveling

7 Road Trip Budget Busters to Avoid This Summer

Caroline MurphyJune 16, 2016July 10, 2016

Having a road trip budget is crucial for Smart Mamas! This summer we set off on #SmartyPantsTravels Road Trip! We…

Carnival Vista Dining Options
Traveling

Carnival Vista Dining Options

Caroline MurphyMay 12, 2016April 19, 2017

I’ve always adored the specialty dining options aboard cruise ships, and particularly that of Carnival Sunshine and Breeze. Carnival Vista…

A Typical Cuban Breakfast
Cooking Traveling

A Typical Cuban Breakfast

Caroline MurphyMarch 11, 2016April 21, 2022

“When in Rome” is a saying I try to adhere to in our travels. If you are traveling to South…

Traveling

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista a Disney Springs Resort for Famillies

Caroline MurphyJanuary 3, 2016November 17, 2016

We were invited to spend two nights at the recently renovated Wyndham Lake Buena Vista in the Disney Springs area of…

ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas
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ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas

Caroline MurphyDecember 29, 2015

ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas Now through January 3, 2016 Visiting Orlando around the holidays? Be sure…

Norwegian Escape for Family Cruising
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Norwegian Escape for Family Cruising

Caroline MurphyNovember 16, 2015November 16, 2015

There are several things to consider when selecting a cruise for the family vacation. Itinerary is understandably important, as is…

Travel Guide: Key West with Kids
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Travel Guide: Key West with Kids

Caroline MurphyOctober 26, 2015June 1, 2016

Is Key West with kids a good idea? YES! Key West with kids can be  fun, educational and enjoyable for…

Flash Sale for Waldorf Orlando & Hilton Bonnet Creek
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Flash Sale for Waldorf Orlando & Hilton Bonnet Creek

Caroline MurphyJuly 21, 2015November 17, 2016

Rates drop to as low as $99 for the Hilton Bonnet Creek and $159 for the Waldorf Orlando! Huge savings!  For…

Traveling

Ready, Set, Go! Road Trip Games for Fun

Caroline MurphyJune 28, 2015January 5, 2019

Who is heading on a road trip this summer? I get exhausted with the “Are We There Yet?” pleas/whines. With…

Cruising the Carnival Breeze
Traveling

Cruising the Carnival Breeze

Caroline MurphyJune 6, 2015June 6, 2015

We’ve done it twice. We have cruised with the kids on the Carnival Breeze in 2012 and again in 2015.…

Traveling

Traveling with the Family

Caroline MurphyApril 22, 2015April 22, 2015

We travel with the kids, often. In our many travels I’ve gained quite of bit of tricks to make our travels…

How to Plan a Family Cruise
Traveling

How to Plan a Family Cruise

Caroline MurphyJanuary 14, 2015April 19, 2017

I’ll never forget the first time I set out to plan a family cruise. We were invited by Carnival to…

Living Traveling

Polaroid Cube Review for Family Travel

Caroline MurphyDecember 19, 2014August 1, 2015

The Polaroid Cube arrived in the mail. Sitting in a box, the girls and I tore into it, anxious to…

Book the Concierge Upgrade at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando
Traveling

Book the Concierge Upgrade at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando

Caroline MurphyDecember 2, 2014November 17, 2016

We wanted to weekend getaway. We wanted to have fun and enjoy time together as a family.  An opportunity became…

Disney Getaway to Blizzard Beach with Kids & a Scared Mom
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Disney Getaway to Blizzard Beach with Kids & a Scared Mom

Caroline MurphySeptember 6, 2014November 17, 2016

A quick Disney getaway included visiting Blizzard Beach with kids. We had never visited a Disney Water Park as a…

Traveling

Travel Journaling with Kids

Caroline MurphyAugust 29, 2014November 17, 2016

You’ve bought the tickets. You have an idea of what you want to see and do. Now, get the kids…

Carnival Freedom for Adventurous FUN
Traveling

Carnival Freedom for Adventurous FUN

Caroline MurphyAugust 11, 2014April 19, 2017

Yes, cruising is all about family time together. On our most recent Carnival cruise we sailed for 8 nights on…

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