Fun things I missed (because I was pregnant)

June 1st, 2009 | by Jamie Pearson 6 comments

There are women who claim to enjoy being pregnant, but I am not one of them. As I remember it, I gained 50 pounds, cried all the time, and grew a beard.

Written by Jamie Pearson

Sidetracked! Sesame Place

May 20th, 2009 | by Rebecca Tompkins 4 comments

It was cold and it was wet, and their moms seemed to be ignoring the weather and letting them do whatever the heck they wanted. All four kids were too smart to question this fortuitous turn of events too closely.

Written by Rebecca Tompkins

Sidetracked! Museu de la Xocolata, Barcelona

April 8th, 2009 | by Rebecca Tompkins 9 comments

Missed La Sagrada Familia? No problem -- you can see it in all its chocolate-replicated glory here at the museum. No time to hit Barcelona's Picasso museum? No worries -- you can find chocolate replicas of his work here

Written by Rebecca Tompkins

Please Don’t Stop the Music

March 4th, 2009 | by Kayt Sukel 9 comments

On our second day in Petra, I decided that Chet and I would make the arduous trek to Ad-Deir – otherwise known as the monastery.

Written by Kayt Sukel

Sleeping with the Enemy

March 1st, 2009 | by Jamie Pearson 16 comments

The average American family has two kids. My family has two kids. Theoretically we should fit just fine in the average hotel room or vacation rental home.

Written by Jamie Pearson

Weirdest Places I’ve Changed a Diaper

February 19th, 2009 | by Kayt Sukel 14 comments

Ahh, potty training. I'm happy to say that Chet and I have come out the other side -- and we've done so mostly dry.

Written by Kayt Sukel

Sidetracked! Madame Tussauds London

February 11th, 2009 | by Rebecca Tompkins 9 comments

Our guidebook said that Madame Tussauds was a fun trip for tourists of all ages. We threw that guidebook away when we got home.

Written by Rebecca Tompkins

Sidetracked! Platform 9 3/4

February 3rd, 2009 | by Jamie Pearson 13 comments

After a very rigorous day of sightseeing, the kids and I took a ₤15 cab ride across London during rush hour.

Written by Jamie Pearson

Holy Snake!

January 11th, 2009 | by Lani Asato 5 comments

Congratulations to frequent Travel Savvy Mom contributor Lani Asato for submitting the weirdest sign photo, and winning our review copy of Caution: Funny Signs Ahead.

Written by Lani Asato

Does Not Translate: Dookie

December 28th, 2008 | by Kayt Sukel 5 comments

"Yes, she is a Texas cow that is abducted by aliens and then she walks on her back legs." "Are you serious?"

Written by Kayt Sukel