WanderMom

Inspiration for where to travel with children

Motorola MJ270R Talkabout Two-Way Radios

Radios? I hear you say. In this day of SmartPhones that can almost do your laundry for you, why would I be recommending old-style radios? Well, we’re an active family who likes to bike, hike and ski and my boys are getting older but there’s still four years between them. This means that when we Read the Rest…

An Expat In America

I moved to the U.S. as a green card holder in 1995. I became a naturalized citizen in 2000. However, I still consider myself Irish and I’m sure I’ll never think of myself as American. Coming up to this 4th of July, I’ve been thinking about our time living here especially since we’re in the Read the Rest…

Winner: Scholastic Mythlopedia Book Set Giveaway

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway to win a copy of Scholastic’s Mythlopedia Book Set Giveaway. The winner was Gianna. I’ll be emailing you shortly to ask you to send me on your mailing address so I can get the prize in the post to you promptly. If you didn’t win, don’t despair, these Read the Rest…

Welcome BestFamilyTravelAdvice.com

I’m very excited to annouce the launch of a new online family-travel website: BestFamilyTravelAdvice.com. I’ve been working on building this website with my friends Amie (from CiaoBambino.com), Jen (from TheVacationGals.com) and Mara (from MotherOfAllTrips.com) since Amie reached out to me late last year asking if I’d like to be involved in this project. Once I Read the Rest…

Winner: Scholastic Sing-Along Travel Kit Giveaway

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway to win a copy of Scholastic’s The Wheels On The Bus Sing-Along Travel Kit. The winner was Viva. I’ll be emailing you shortly to ask you to send me on your mailing address so I can get the prize in the post to you promptly. If you didn’t Read the Rest…

Winner: Moms Night Out Swag Bag

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway to win one of the gift bags we’d compiled for our recent Mom’s Night Out event at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, Washington. The winner was Renea. I’ll be emailing you shortly to ask you to send me on your mailing address so I can get the prize Read the Rest…

Scholastic Mythlopedia Giveaway

If you’ve got a kid with a fertile imagination (who doesn’t?), who’s ready to move up from Where The Wild Things Are, this is a great time to introduce him or her to Greek gods, myths and legends. Scholastic’s Mythlopedia books are a great way to do so. I consulted with my resident nine-year-old fan Read the Rest…

The Wheels On The Bus Sing-Along Travel Kit Giveaway

Is that just the greatest? A charming animation of a favorite children’s song. Scholastic’s new Sing-Along Travel Kit features The Wheels On The Bus but that’s not all: it’s got 15 stories on two DVDs, 13 songs on CD, and activity booklet – with crayons – and a travel tips booklet for parents. I’m actually Read the Rest…

Moms Night Out Swag Bag Giveaway

I had a fantastic time at our recent “Sip And Plan” travel-themed Mom’s Night Out at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland Washington. It was great to meet new friends and see familiar faces and to get a chance to answer so many questions about my favorite topic, traveling with kids. I’d like to take this Read the Rest…

Teen Packing

Teen boy. 14 years old. Three-day school trip. Mom late for work. Bag assumed ready to go for drop-off at 8am. Obviously we need to work on the differences between what “ready” means to me and “ready” means to him! Enjoy more travel and kid-related photos at DeliciousBaby. Like what you’ve read? Subscribe for updates Read the Rest…

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