travel
Visiting Boston with the Family: Boston Duck Tour
We headed to Boston for Memorial Day Weekend. Visiting Boston with the family was a perfect weekend getaway. We visited many attractions and certainly have our favorite Boston spots for families. One of favorite experiences was the Boston Duck Tour. Click here to see the latest deals for families traveling to Boston. Visiting Boston […]
What Smart Mamas are Reading & Buying
Since its launch in 2008, Smarty Pants Mama readers have relied upon my candid advice on products, vacation destinations, recipes, DIY projects and more. Honored by your trust, I want to share with you what seems to be the most popular posts based on traffic and transactions. I’m a numbers girl, so I find this […]
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. […]
Disney Getaway to Blizzard Beach with Kids & a Scared Mom
A quick Disney getaway included visiting Blizzard Beach with kids. We had never visited a Disney Water Park as a family and were eager for the experience. Our daughters are 3 & 7. The older one is super adventurous – she rode Space Mountain and Rockin’ Roller Coaster in Walt Disney World during our trip […]
Organized Travel Planning
Planning a vacation can be overwhelming. There is so much to do. There is so much to remember. There are so many details involved with family travel. The hotels, transportation, dining, itinerary and activities need to be planned with thought and consideration. In partnership with One2One Network, I’m test-driving the new and swanky Office 365 […]
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 […]
Learning How To Cruise with a Toddler
In just a few months the 4 of us will embark on a 7 night/8 day Carribean cruise. One of us will be a toddler, turning 19 months during the trip. I’m sort of freaking out about cruising with a toddler. Calm me down. I know it’s possible. I know many people do it, and […]
Smart Travel: The Humming Game – My daughter the songwriter!
This week I shared 5 games that we play in the car. http://smartypantsmama.com/2011/04/smart-home-5-car-ride-games-to-occupy-the-time/ My daughter’s favorite is #2 The Humming Game (just like the classic Name That Tune). Here’s some video proof of the made up songs she hums and tries to get me to figure out! Do you think she’s an aspiring songwriter? […]