Sex, travel, writing and parenting

January 3rd, 2012 | by Jamie Pearson Comment

A conversation with DIRTY MINDS author Kayt Sukel Maybe you know her as one of the stalwart partners here at Travel Savvy Mom.  Perhaps you remember her as the woman who championed exotic travel with children by taking her toddler to......

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Passports with a Purpose 2011

December 1st, 2011 | by Kayt Sukel Comment

Make a donation.  Build a library.  Change the world, $10 at a time. It sounds a bit like a fairy tale.  Travelers across the globe have come together to help build a school in Cambodia.  They've helped built a village in......

Written by Kayt Sukel

Audio Book Review: Dead End in Norvelt

September 29th, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 2 comments

History, mystery, and unexpected laughs in one small town summer My kids and I listen to a lot of audio books, and not just when we take road trips.  Because we've always got a story going in the car, we probably......

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Vacation Math for Kids

August 10th, 2011 | by travelsavvymom 1 comment

Practice math skills with time differences, layovers, delays, and an analog watch My daughter just bought a hot-pink slap watch. She thinks it’s cool because it’s a slap watch, that’s pink--with tiny Diamonique stones encircling the face. I think it’s cool......

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Traveling with Food Allergies

June 13th, 2011 | by Julie Breitigan 6 comments

As if traveling with kids wasn't difficult enough One of the universal experiences of motherhood is that feeling of sheer panic when your child is in danger. When every ounce of your being wants to wrap your arms around your precious......

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The World’s 100 Most Fascinating Places

June 6th, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 19 comments

Win a copy of this National Geographic book and browse the world You know what drives me crazy?  The whole concept of a bucket list.  I don't believe in life after death, much less regret after death.  None of us really......

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Choose Your Own Adventure Books

May 22nd, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 45 comments

Enough suspense, peril, and glory to keep kids happy and quiet for miles At a garage sale recently, I stumbled upon (and hastily purchased!) some relics of my childhood: a tattered pile of Choose Your Own Adventure books.  I can't tell......

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Going to Paris with Kids? Get our iPhone Guide

May 5th, 2011 | by Kayt Sukel 1 comment

Heading to Paris with kids?  Bring Travel Savvy Mom along Last year, we announced a partnership with EveryTrail, a unique brand of iPhone travel guides. Well, we're pleased to tell you that we finally have a few guides up for you to......

Written by Kayt Sukel

5 Fun Walt Disney World Extras That First-timers Often Miss

May 2nd, 2011 | by travelsavvymom 16 comments

Getting off the beaten path at Florida's iconic theme parks Today's guest is Kim Wright Wiley, a mother of two, who has been updating her award-winning travel guide, Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids 2011 every year for the last twenty-three......

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iTunes Playlist for Kids

April 21st, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 12 comments

Ready for a major kids playlist makeover?  We hear you I have good news and bad news.  First, the good news: all kids eventually grow out of kid music.  Now the bad: some contemporary pop music is almost as annoying. When you......

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