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<br />Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-35466442754849888462011-10-22T14:53:00.003-04:002011-10-22T14:56:15.294-04:00Save their teeth!<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">A few things to put in those trick-or-treaters bags that won't ruin their teeth!</span><br />
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They weigh less than a pound (including the box!), pack easily, and pack a LOT of (somewhat) safe PUNCH! Hours of fun with these Soccer Boppers from Schylling Toys - a classic toy that has withstood the change of times.<br />
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<a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Socker-Boppers-from-Schylling-Toys-p/sc-23418.htm">They come as a pair </a>(although the box shows a friendly 'match' of 2 pairs) and can be taken anywhere or used for all kinds of fun BOPPING at home! We suggest taping out a 'ring' and letting kids have fun with the boppers. Make up your own rules to keep things fun and safe, and we suggest adult supervision.<br />
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These make a great holiday gift for a kid or for those that are kids at heart! <br />
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A fun way for kids to take out their frustrations: let them punch the couch, put up your hands as target - endless ways to avoid them taking it out on their siblings! <br />
<br />Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-71616751175626564022011-10-01T13:48:00.000-04:002011-10-01T13:48:46.873-04:00Rake into FALL ...<div style="color: black;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Can it really be OCTOBER? Where did September go? Kids in school, leaves falling, and snow will soon be in the forecast (NOT quite ready for that!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We're enjoying the last of the items from our garden (corn, carrots, herbs, kale....), and so are the kids, as they are equipped with kid-sized things to help harvest and help collect those falling leaves into 'fun to dive into' piles of leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Choose from the <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=ts-22&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">approx 27" tools above</a> for $5.99 each.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Or, from the set of 3 <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=ts-22&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">hand tools </a>all for $5.99. The kids will have so much fun, they won't even realize that they are 'working'. The Hand Tools are especially good for travel, and make great beach toys too!</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-67094544816171904592011-09-23T15:38:00.000-04:002011-09-23T15:38:14.310-04:00Munchkin Stroller Cup Holder PERFECT for Crutches!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-21979463525098127522011-09-10T16:08:00.002-04:002011-09-10T16:09:19.331-04:001000 Places to See Before you Die<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Want to go somewhere but need some inspiration? <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/1000-Places-to-See-Before-you-Die-WORLD-p/wm-10484.htm">This book</a> has nearly 1000 pages with 1000 places and ideas for you - some on and some off the beaten track. An adventure (or less of one) for everyone included.<br />
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"At last, a book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun and what's just unforgettable - everywhere on earth." - Newsweek<br />
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Features of the book, organized by continent include the following;<br />
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<li>sacred ruins</li>
<li>grand hotels</li>
<li>wildlife preserves</li>
<li>hilltop villages</li>
<li>snack shacks</li>
<li>castles</li>
<li>festivals</li>
<li>reefs</li>
<li>restaurants</li>
<li>cathedrals</li>
<li>reeefs</li>
<li>hidden islands</li>
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Need MORE ideas?? Check out <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/1000-Places-to-See-Before-you-Die-USA-Canada-p/wm-13691.htm">1000 Place to see in the USA and Canada</a> (the above version is for the <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/1000-Places-to-See-Before-you-Die-WORLD-p/wm-10484.htm">WORLD</a>.Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-59061542444421516822011-09-03T16:07:00.000-04:002011-09-03T16:07:30.791-04:00Back to School ?! Already?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Mini-Lunch-Notes-p/ch-1051.htm"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/CH-lunchnotes.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">Yes, I now have 2 boys in school, one just starting Kindergarten and one in 3rd grade (when did THAT happen?!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I don't set the expectation that these notes will go in each day, but try to do it randomly enough that it's still special and often a surprise. A simple way to let your child know you are thinking of them. Also make a great insert for little travelers!</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-86910874643682390442011-08-19T14:49:00.000-04:002011-08-19T14:49:40.662-04:00S'mores: a simple unplugged memory in the making<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/RVTripVT103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/RVTripVT103.jpg" width="320" /></a></span> </div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of the greatest things to do with kids over the summer is to go camping (or RVing, which is fun too!). As part of a little RV trip recently to Vermont, we made it a point to build a fire (which, if you asked our boys, was arguably as much fun as the s'more eating!!); and got out our telescoping marshmallow roasting sticks (although it's fun to 'cut' some from the woods, please take stuff that has already fallen from a tree!). You can check out the 'roasters' we use (also good for hot dogs) <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Adjustable-Hot-Dog-and-Marshmallow-Forks-set-of-2-p/ro-3100.htm">HERE</a>.</span></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is something our boys always LOVE to do: the wood arrangement/gathering, the fire building, the attempts to master the art of 'browning' and NOT burning the marshmallows. And, equally importantly, the proper assembly of the S'more itself. Total cost (less the roasting sticks) about $10 for a big supply of chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers.</span></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Not traveling? Find an old wheel rim, clear the foliage around the rim, dig a little hole in the center, and you have your self-made, backyard fire pit! No backyard?? Well, skip the roasting and jump ahead to just the assembly - cracker, chocolate squares, marshmallow (2 actually), cracker, and then warm in a microwave or toaster oven until the marshmallow just starts to heat (otherwise, it may get too hot for the youngest of consumers!). Yum, yum, and don't forget to have the kids make one for you!!</span></div><br />
Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-64610170059306733742011-08-11T12:15:00.035-04:002011-08-13T12:58:00.452-04:00Montshire Museum of Science<div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">We recently got back from a trip to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=quechee+vermont&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4cb4cca0fc07a303:0x8e43aadc3bd656bd,Quechee,+Hartford,+VT&gl=us&ei=QahGTriaH4X10gHszciSCA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=2&ved=0CCsQ8gEwAQ">Quechee, Vermont</a>, where we were pleasantly surprised at ALL of the really great things to do there with kids. First of all, we stayed at the <a href="http://koa.com/campgrounds/quechee/">Quechee Pine Valley KOA Kampground</a> (yes, they spell anything they can with a 'K' instead of a 'C'), and were very happy with the place. We had a nice site, right next to the <a href="http://koa.com/uploadedFiles/Campgrounds/Quechee_/_Pine_Valley_KOA/Sitemap/SiteMapPDF.pdf">playgound (site 20 on Map), pool, and the fenced in area</a> where our dog could run 'leashless' - how sweet is that??</span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">We also have dear friends in the area, who we met up with 4 days while we were staying there. Ticket to a smooth, kid meltdown-minimized time? Gear the activities around them. Thus, "the Montshire", where our friends have an annual pass and where my older son claims that "if we lived there, we'd HAVE to have a pass too".</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/RVTripVT087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/RVTripVT087.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's my husband and youngest son playing in one of the many bubble making tubs. What we (as adults) loved about this place is that everything is interactive (and, despite some NOT-so gentle use by some kids there - EVERYTHING works and is well kept), and even though some of the things might not totally be understood by our kids, someday, they will reflect on how 'the bubbles'(for example) happen (because of surface tension)?! Many of the displays illustrate complicated concepts in simple forms, helping to prove the importance of experiential, hands-on, away-from-the-books learning.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/RVTripVT093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/RVTripVT093.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">The other beauty of visiting Montshire during the summer, is the extensive outdoor <a href="http://montshire.org/exhibits/exhibits/water-moves/">'water and how it moves'</a> activity area - a perfect way to take the kids energy (and 'heat') outdoors for play and experimentation. Here my boys attach various pipes together to channel water in different directions, or make it sprinkle, or spin and more. A great way to stay cool and learn. We were here for hours and could easily go back several days without seeing and interacting with everything. AND, there displays change occasionally keeping frequent visits interesting.</span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">If you are ever in the area, we highly recommend this Museum, or search your travel destination for Children's Museums - the perfect way to keep kids traveling happy!</span></span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-18077797164139095792011-07-30T13:20:00.000-04:002011-07-30T13:20:58.127-04:00A fun day on the Tuckaseegee River, NC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/NCTUCK18.jpg" width="200" /> </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/NCTUCK13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/NCTUCK13.jpg" width="200" /></a>On a recent trip to western North Carolina, we took our boys whitewater paddling. Because kids have to be 9 years old (and ours are 5 and 8) to go on the Nantahala River (with Class III rapids) we opted for the Tuckaseegee, a fun, but somewhat tame Class I-II river for all ages fun.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/NCTUCK24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/NCTUCK24.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We went with <a href="http://www.tuckfloat.com/">Tuckaseegee Outfitters</a><a href="" name="top"><strong><em> </em></strong></a>(owned by a friend of ours, James); and all we had to do is show up in our swimsuits and we were outfitted with paddles, boats, PFDs, a safety talk, and a shuttle to the put-in.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">This was great fun for our group, which included another family as well. The perfect way to introduce kids to the fun and power of water!</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-53707610080750656802011-07-16T11:37:00.026-04:002011-07-23T12:06:57.984-04:00The Trunki Train ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/DanceNC009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/DanceNC009.jpg" width="238" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">While typically, we sell these <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=TR-&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">TRUNKIs </a>to those 3-6 years old, here are my boys, ages 5 and 8 riding their TRUNKIs (which they have had for 3 years) while 'Daddy' pulls them through the Charlotte Airport. We surely got some looks - envious ones from other kids (and adults who were trying to carry THEM!) It was pretty darn cute, and proves the longevity of these ride on luggage items for kids. </span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's our youngest son, hamming it up </span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/DanceNC012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/DanceNC012.jpg" width="238" /></a></span></div><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">More info on our <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=TR-&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">TRUNKIs </a>and ALL of the fun color options <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=TR-&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">HERE </a>(which are currently on <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Sale-Closeouts-at-Kids-Travel-Happy-s/310.htm">SALE</a>!)</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-20094483540216419182011-07-05T14:18:00.042-04:002011-07-09T14:55:12.715-04:00When it's good to FIDGIT.<div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
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First, the <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=fidget&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">Tangle Jr.</a> from Toysmith, a plastic multi-segmented toy that twists, bends, and morphs into many shapes (not to mention looks different in daylight, night time and BLACK light!). The pieces come apart so there are endless possibilities for 'fidgeting'. When connected it is 7" in length, but when disconnected it can stretch to 15". In fact, if you buy more than one Tangle Jr. it can connect into even MORE possibilities.</span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><a href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/ts-6496mainphoto.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/ts-6496mainphoto.png" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Secondly, is the 12-segmented, multi-colored cube<a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Wooden-Fidget-Puzzle-from-Toysmith-p/ts-6496.htm"> wooden fidget toy</a> also from Toysmith.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> (this does NOT come apart)</span><span style="font-size: large;">. It has an elastic in the center allowing it to bend into many 'cube' configurations. It's slightly smaller at total maximum length of 6". A great toy for teaching geometry (kids won't even know!!)</span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=fidget&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">Fidget toys make excellent travel activities and </a>provide a great way to busy impatient traveling hands!</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-17712108818177629302011-06-11T14:06:00.011-04:002011-06-17T14:58:38.100-04:00The Plane Trip - a few essentials<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >We find the easiest way to pack for a trip is to keep every list you ever make when you pack (you are making one, right??). I keep an Excel spreadsheet, with a basic packing list - each member of the family gets a column, and a vertical list of things to pack. Each time we go on a new trip, I copy and edit to meet the needs of the specific trip. After a while, I just have to print "RV Trip for one Week Packing List" (or whatever) and go, fine tuning and adding any revisions or notes after the trip! It's a little work to get started, but once you get that first one typed in, I PROMISE, it will save you time, and save you from forgetting things.<br /><br />Here are a few things on our packing list for a plane trip, thankfully, this one was a non-stop, 2.25 hour trip, so not a ton of stuff we need to pack for the plane trip itself (although, my boys LOVE to pack way too many things in their <a href="httphttp://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=TR-&Search.x=0&Search.y=0://">TRUNKIs</a>!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Packing List</span>: a few things we can't do without on a plane carryon (and this is NOT complete, just some top items not to be forgotten, in our opinion)<br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><span style="font-size:130%;">recloseable bags: for loose pieces, unfinished LEGO building, unfinished snacks, wet stuff, you get the idea</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">extra set of clothes (kids and you): we've gotten away from this lately as our boys are 5 and 8, and tend to have less accidents and spill, so I'm probably jinxing myself by saying this! But totally recommended especially for new parents!<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/category-s/65.htm">Games</a>: Card Games, Watergames, handheld/self-contained games (try not to use that SMARTPHONE, unless really desperate)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">Toys: we always struggle for games that have longevity on trips, we find the <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=mp-&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">Magnetic GoGames</a> really good, along with the <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=le-&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">Yes & Know Ink Games</a>, basically something that has variety, and can offer a range of entertainment levels Pen/Pencil activities: one can never fail with some paper and pens, markers or crayons, invaluable</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Books-for-Travel-s/2.htm">Books</a>: either for the kids to read on their own, or interactive books for younger (nonreading) travel companions<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Multi-Use-Craft-Tray-p/ot-tray.htm">Multi-Use Craft Tray</a>: THE ticket to not losing your things to the floor on the plane or during unexpected turbulence<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Hand-Protectant-Sanitizer-Pen-p/fr-220994.htm">Hand Sanitizer</a><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=tr-&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">Trunki</a>: it's a legal carry-on size, allows kids to pack 'anything that will fit', and offers something to play on/with during those unforeseen delays!</span><br /></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Remember, the more you have your kids entertained, the better chance you can read your book or magazine etc.<br /><br />When "Kids Travel Happy" adults can too!! </span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-61233039275820904512011-06-04T13:53:00.007-04:002011-06-12T16:31:47.918-04:00Planning for a flight with kids<span style="font-size:130%;">Recently, we were planning to go on a trip to North Carolina (our old stomping grounds), and we realize our strategy for flying (which, when it was just the 2 of us, was cheap as possible), has changed now that we have two kids in tow.<br /><br />I thought we should share a few things to consider about flight planning(some are obvious, but we find it's always good to have a reminder)<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Time of Day: </span> what is the best time for YOUR kids. Our experience is that waking our kids up to catch a flight (early AM) works OK, but betting on them sleeping on a late night flight does NOT usually work for us. It's also important to remember that late night flights can be delayed INTO the next day (nightmare!!). Meal times are another factor to consider when flying with kids also - especially with the lack of 'amenities' on flights these days.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Non-stop: </span> always worth it if not too expensive. We love not having to worry about missing connections (especially ones with short layovers), and the earlier in the day that the flight is, the less chance it's delayed.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Price</span>: We'd be lying if we were to say price does NOT play into our decision, but with travel with kids, there are some things worth a little extra. We always consider nearby airports (our kids do well in a car too), as well as the schedules, days of travel etc.. We feel each family should weigh the pros and cons of the cheapest option vs. the pricier ones, or which of the one(s) in between offer a good cost/benefit ratio.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Rental vehicle:</span> We recommend shopping before hand. Once you are at your destination, they have a 'captive' (desparate!) audience. I often search on sites like Expedia.com and Obitz.com; find the cheapest deal (for the smallest vehicle that is still appropriate) and then go directly to that company's site to see if I can get it even cheaper. Don't forget to search for those COUPON CODES!! </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />Bring/Borrow/Rent:</span> With airlines charging for anything extra(so it seems) these days, we are often forced to think about what we have room to bring, what we may be able to borrow (from friends?), and what we can rent for cheaper than/similar to paying for an extra piece of luggage. <br />For example, we usually bring the bottom part of our kids booster seats (they are 5 and 8), as this lower part fits in checked baggage pretty easily. However, if you have toddlers or babies, sometimes its easier to just add this on to your car rental. We recommend researching the kid car seat laws of where you are traveling to. You can search the web, or try these for starters..... </span><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.elitecarseats.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=car_seat_laws"><span style="font-size:130%;">List of US State's Policies</span></a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/countries/index.htm">INTERNATIONAL Information</a></li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;">Other things we try to borrow/rent include kid's backpack carriers (these are bulky). however, we always pack our own Ergo Carrier, as we can carry either kid in this piggy back style. SUPER-handy.<br /><br />There are many companies that specialize in renting baby gear, whether you are staying at a hotel/motel or a rental home or a relative's home. Check out companies like <a href="http://www.jetsetbabies.com/">JETSETBABIES</a> for delivery to wherever is most convenient!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Next post we'll discuss planning activities etc. for the trip itself!</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-13645833640275755102011-05-28T15:17:00.004-04:002011-06-03T13:16:43.789-04:00Rexlace - What is this stuff??<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TS-4503main.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 187px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TS-4503main.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br />Often called Boondoggle, gimp or plastic lacing, this 'rexlace' can provide hours of on-the-go bracelet, or other 'gadget' creation. This also makes a great party favor gift, as you could cut a few colors into shorter lengths and give away multi-colored sets (or, frankly, at 69 cents a 'color' it is quite affordable to have several colors on hand!)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Rexlace-Plastic-Craft-Lacing-SINGLES-by-Toysmith-p/ts-4503.htm">More details</a>?<br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><span style="font-size:130%;">each 'clump' is 177 inches (13 feet) </span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">comes with a lanyard snap (clip on your keychain, make a zipper-pull etc.)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">assortment of 12 colors<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">made by Pepperell for Toysmith</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">fits in a pocket, backpack or palm of your hand!<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">for ages 6 and up</span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Our <a href="http://www.rexlaceclub.com/Departments/Learn-How.aspx">favorite site</a> to learn how to make really cool things with this stuff.</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-82583030743485713412011-05-14T13:24:00.006-04:002011-05-14T15:33:15.135-04:00Chess - Perfect for Kids On-the-Go<a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/The-Kid-s-Book-of-Chess-Set-p/wm-17671.htm"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 136px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/wm-chesskids.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep your kids UNPLUGGED with these Chess sets. <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/The-Kid-s-Book-of-Chess-Set-p/wm-17671.htm"> The Kids Book of Chess Set</a> and has everything needed to develop the next Grand Master.</span></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><span style="font-size:130%;">game board showing each piece's move</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">sturdy pieces with storage box</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">easy to follow instructions</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">fully illustrated</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Don't want to set this up for travel? S</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Go-Games-CHESS-from-Magnetic-Poetry-p/mp-3388.htm"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 90px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/MP-3388closed.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">tudy the book and get a magnetic chess </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Go-Games-CHESS-from-Magnetic-Poetry-p/mp-3388.htm"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 131px; height: 80px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/MP-3388open.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">board to withstand sharp corners or a little airplane turbulence. This <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Go-Games-CHESS-from-Magnetic-Poetry-p/mp-3388.htm">Chess set from Magnetic Poetry</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> has small but secure pieces, and zips for safe transport. Case measures approx 6" x 6" x 1.5" and fits in any travel bag, or the pocket on the back of a carseat. </span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">These also make great games for gift giving, play at home, rainy days, or teacher classroom supplies. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Check out MORE magnetic games <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=mp-&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">HERE</a>.</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-47554502868303495012011-05-07T11:45:00.008-04:002011-05-07T15:49:40.789-04:00Masterpiece (Finger Puppet) Theatre<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Masterpiece-Theatre-World-of-Shakespeare-Puppets-p/ch-4884.htm"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 210px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/ch-4884D.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >All the World's a Stage! With this extraordinary kit you can dramatize the most memorable <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Masterpiece-Theatre-World-of-Shakespeare-Puppets-p/ch-4884.htm"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 144px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/ch-4884cards.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>scenes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Masterpiece-Theatre-World-of-Shakespeare-Puppets-p/ch-4884.htm"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 124px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/ch-4884set.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> in all of theatre. This set is boxed and ready to hit the road, the air, the imagination, the classroom, or any other place. It includes 60 finger puppet cards, stand up sets, and a folio of classic scenes.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Masterpiece-Theatre-World-of-Shakespeare-Puppets-p/ch-4884.htm"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 135px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/ch-4884book.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The folio provides a fun way to learn about Shakespeare, or close the folio and just make up your own scripts!</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br />The whole set packs in the box-set it comes in, ready to create, playwright and perform anywhere. Also a perfect set for the classroom. Recommended for those 11 and up, or any age with the guidance of an adult or older child.</span><table style="width: 611px; height: 1px;" class="colors_descriptionbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="bottom" width="1"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-36626423518287388842011-04-30T13:13:00.007-04:002011-04-30T15:14:35.381-04:00Knitting on the Go<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/IT-SM904-1mknittingmushroom.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 144px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/IT-SM904-1mknittingmushroom.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why not pass the time flying, driving, riding to your next destination by </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=knit&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">knitting </a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(or, learning to knit!)?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For the youngest of aspiring handy-workers, the </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/IT-SM904-1mknittingmushroom.jpg">French Knitting Flower</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> ($7.95) from </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/category-s/275.htm"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">International Playthings</span> </a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">is a great way to get a feel for yarn and needle and stitches to make a creation of on</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >e's own.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TL-TLEmonkeymain-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 118px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TL-TLEmonkeymain-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TL-TLE4042parts.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 156px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TL-TLE4042parts.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For the bit older kids, (or an adult) the complete <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=tl-tl&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">Knit-It kit </a>is equipped to help you make your own (adorable pic!) <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Knit-It-MONKEY-Kit-p/tl-tle4042.htm">Monkey</a>. Finished size measures 16" x 4" when 'standing tall'. Kit contains instructions, stuffing, yarn, scarf yarn in 6 colors, needles, darning needle and other adornments. Detailed instructions explain knitting as well as what to do with the box that it comes in! Keep little or big hands busy for miles and miles and hours and hours! And, as a bonus, there is a new traveling companion when project is completed.</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br />This info is not from <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/">KidsTravelHappy.com</a> but as a knitter as well, I'd like to share this </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/knitscene/archive/2011/04/26/knitting-on-the-go-5-tips-and-tricks-for-travel-knitting.aspx">great link</a> for the Moms (or Dads). <a href="http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/knitscene/archive/2011/04/26/knitting-on-the-go-5-tips-and-tricks-for-travel-knitting.aspx">From Interweave Press</a> "6 tips and tricks for knitting on-the-go", so once you get your litt</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >le one(s) going with one of the projects above, you can enjoy your own!</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-33525693505079805972011-04-23T11:15:00.013-04:002011-04-23T13:43:53.783-04:00Garden Time !?<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=TS-22&Search.x=0&Search.y=0"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 215px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TS-2296b-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Despite the fact that it's snowing here today (ARGH!!), the day before EASTER, we are thinking <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=TS-22&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">garden</a>, putting (organic) manure on our plot and we have thoughts of GREEN grass, not just that in the Easter Baskets!<br /><br />To gear up for planting (OUTSIDE!), we have stocked up on the necessary <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=TS-22&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">gardening tools</a>, sized just for kids and priced economically just for our customers!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Kid-s-Garden-Hoe-p/ts-2297.htm"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 99px; height: 84px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TS-2297hoe.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Kid-s-Leaf-Rake-p/ts-2298.htm"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 85px; height: 85px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TS-2298.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Kid-s-Garden-Rake-p/ts-2292.htm"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 82px; height: 82px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TS-2292rake.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Kid-s-Garden-Spade-p/ts-2294.htm"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 83px; height: 83px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TS-2294spade.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">(<a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Kid-s-Garden-Hoe-p/ts-2297.htm">hoe</a>, <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Kid-s-Leaf-Rake-p/ts-2298.htm">leaf race</a>, <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Kid-s-Garden-Rake-p/ts-2292.htm">garden rake</a>, <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Kid-s-Garden-Spade-p/ts-2294.htm">garden spade</a>)</span><br /><br />Hand tools measure approx 8" in length; Other 'tools' are approx 27.5" in height.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ALL have wooden handles and metal ends.</span></span><br /></div>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-6105737471778675872011-04-16T13:45:00.008-04:002011-04-16T15:17:33.119-04:0025% off 36-hours ONLY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TL-TLE1006chick-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 143px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TL-TLE1006chick-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> </a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >We like to help keep children's Easters Calorie FREE! So we're offering 25% off all items from our <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/category-s/184.htm">$10 and under category.</a><br /><br />Stuff those Easter Baskets with things that last long after the Bunny has made his/her visit!<br /><br />Use COUPON CODE - <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">EASTER25</span> to save 25% off the qualifying items! No minimum order required, now thru SUNDAY APRIL 17th at midnight ONLY (EDT).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Also NOTE</span>: Our storefront (and shipping) will be closed Mon (after 10AM), Tues, Wed (April 18-20) so that we may "travel happy" for a few days. Orders placed taking advantage of this offer (which EXPIRES at 12 midnight Sunday) WILL ship out on Monday morning before we leave!! Otherwise, orders will ship THURSDAY, April 21st. </span><br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/KIDSTR%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-5.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/KIDSTR%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-6.png" alt="" />Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-31274288867457768872011-04-08T13:58:00.002-04:002011-04-16T13:45:37.536-04:00Get the whole WORLD in your hands<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=globe&Search.x=0&Search.y=0"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 195px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TS-854.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Inflatable-Globe-12-by-Toysmith-p/ts-854.htm">An inflatable globe!</a> Travel-sized and can be blown up for educational fun (and, if that doesn't work, it'll be ready for the pool or the beach!).<br /><br />This packs small, and can be taken anywhere. Teach a child about the world and have it '<a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=globe&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">in your hands</a>' easily!<br /><br />Tired of the kids tossing it around?? Can be hung from a ceiling as decoration (out of reach :-)</span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-41841881293884059782011-04-01T13:53:00.006-04:002011-04-06T14:06:56.916-04:00Enter to win a Gift Certificate!<a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.livingmymoment.com/2011/03/living-my-moments-2nd-anniversary-giveaway-64-prizes-valued-at-over-4000"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 165px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/LMMoMent.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >We're one of the 63 prizes with a combined value of over $4000 being given away this month on <a href="http://www.livingmymoment.com/2011/03/living-my-moments-2nd-anniversary-giveaway-64-prizes-valued-at-over-4000">Living my MOMent</a>, a website dedicated to promoting small Mom Businesses.<br /><br />You could win all kinds of cool stuff including a $30 Gift Certificate from <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/">KidsTravelHappy.com</a> (scroll down to listing 45).<br /><br />Good luck and tell all of your friends to enter as well, so that their "kids travel happy"</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">TM</span> </span>! (Entries open through the month of April)Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-38799844925283821182011-03-26T10:14:00.002-04:002011-03-27T09:16:56.426-04:00Maine Maple Sunday - YUMMY! March 27th<span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/Sapping1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 184px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/Sapping1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maine Maple Sunday is always the 4th Sunday in March (although some farms have activities, demonstrations and samples on Saturday as well).</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Oh, wait, you're NOT from Maine? What is this we are talking about? Do you kids think that Maple syrup comes from the grocery store? (or, worse yet, they have never had 100% REAL boiled from sap syrup??). </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/Sapping3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 169px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/Sapping3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> If this is the case, Maine Maple Sunday is a great time to get out, educate your kids (and yourself)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In a nutshell, this time of year, when temps are above freezing, sunny and "warm" (well, this is a relative term for Spring conditions here in Maine) during the day, and then dip back down below freezing at night. sap in maple trees can be (literally) tapped and collected in buckets. This sap is then boiled down (at a ratio of approx 40 gallons of sap to make ONE gallon of syrup), and made into syrup.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">More info:</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.mainemapleproducers.com/index.asp">Maine Maple Producers Association</a><br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><span style="font-size:130%;">great description for the sapping process </span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.mainemapleproducers.com/index.asp">Map of Maple producers</a><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">history of maple syrup making</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">making and storing syrup</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">recipes (beyond just topping your pancakes!!)</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sites with "open farm info" for Maine Maple Sunday</span><br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.getrealmaine.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/calendar.detail/event_id/43/index.htm">Get Real Maine's Listing</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.pressherald.com/life/maine-maple-sunday-participating-farms_2011-03-23.html">Portland Press Herald's Listing (this one is by county)<br /></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">check your local farms and/or sugar houses, often they welcome any and all to check out the maple syrup making process and offer samples - YUM.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/Sapping2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 168px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/Sapping2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We're heading here on Sunday (last time we went to MMS here, our youngest was still in my belly!!)</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.awrinkleinthymefarm.com/">A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm in Sumner</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (lots of fiber animals to see there too!!)</span></span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478525716267903783.post-38959566933397132512011-03-19T15:42:00.011-04:002011-03-20T08:31:30.017-04:00Chicks for Travel and Spring<div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=ip-10&Search.x=0&Search.y=0"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 137px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/IP-10144Chicks.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=stitch+it&Search.x=0&Search.y=0"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 153px;" src="http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/kthblog/TL-TLE1006chick-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Thinking SPRING as we await the SUPERMOON tonight along with the arrival of Spring. These cute 'chicks' are a couple of things that come to mind!</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">First, from <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=ip-10&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">ImagiPLAY, a 6-piece wooden puzzle</a> set that can be constructed and then the endless imaginary play the chicks provoke.</span><br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><span style="font-size:130%;">why are they each in their specific 'positions'?</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">what are they saying to each other?</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">are they brothers and sisters? friends?<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">where are the 'adults'??</span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Secondly, from <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=stitch+it&Search.x=0&Search.y=0">The Little Experience</a>, an adorable 'stitch-it' craft kit that makes one chick by sewing it together. This kit contains</span><br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><span style="font-size:130%;">metal needle</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">brown & yellow floss</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">printed cotton body piece</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">felt pieces<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">felt keyring loop piece</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">keyring</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">stuffing</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">(no scissors needed)</span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We think the great thing about this kit is that is not only is an activity, there is a product to show, to give, or just to admire when one is done. Adorable (and, available in other styles and kits).</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Think SPRING, and use a bit of imagination when you need travel, rainy day, a gift item, or just an <a href="http://www.kidstravelhappy.com/Arts-Crafts-for-Travel-s/1.htm">arts & crafts activity</a> for home. </span></span>Kids Travel Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806395669911766242noreply@blogger.com0