My First Night Away…ALONE!

The day is finally here and I’m all packed up to go away all by myself for the first time. No husband and no kiddos. I’ve put my bags in the car and grabbed the wine I’ve been chilling in the fridge. When suddenly…Ring Ring Ring. “Hi Mrs. Johnson. This is the school nurse. Would you mind coming in to pick up your daughter? She seems to have a bit of a bellyache.” You’ve got to be kidding me! I can’t make this stuff up. With a sigh, the wine goes back in the fridge and I’m on my way to pick up my little cherub from school.

October 17, 2016 mytravelingkids.com 19 Comments

Itinerary for a Day in Kennebunkport Maine

Kennebunkport is one of the prettiest towns in Maine. Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend, a relaxing getaway, or a fun-filled family adventure, this is the town to look at. Here is an Itinerary for a Day in Kennebunkport Maine:

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Stop #1: Saint Anthony’s Franciscan Monastery

The town of Kennebunkport, Maine, is a peaceful coastal town and Saint Anthony’s Franciscan Monastery is a wonderful way to begin your day. The grounds are open to the public from sunrise to sunset and the Friars welcome visitors. The grounds are tranquil and is a beautiful place to start your day in a calm way. Children are welcome, however you will want to discuss with them that using quiet voices is expected here so you do not disturb other visitors. The grounds have two lovely outdoor chapels. We are not especially religious but I do love visiting churches. I did not realize how little knowledge of religion my youngest daughter had until I saw her bow at the altar and whisper, “May the force be with you.” Oh boy!!!

October 12, 2016 mytravelingkids.com

Squam Lake Natural Science Center

As soon as we walked into the Squam Lake Natural Science Center, we knew it would be unlike any animal park we’ve been to. My girls immediately let their creativity take over and pretended to be wildlife explorers scouring the forest for animals. At the Science Center you don’t find an animal in a cage, you walk to each exhibit through beautifully maintained trails until you reach the animal in a lovely natural habitat. There are 232 acres of fields, forests, and wetlands. You can tell great lengths are taken to see that the animals are well cared for. Most of these animals are rescued and will spend the rest of their lives in their safe, protected new home. Let me show you some of our favorite moments of our day.

September 23, 2016 mytravelingkids.com

Going Away Alone for the First Time!

Don’t get me wrong…my husband and kids are the BEST people to travel with and I’m fortunate that we get to do it all the time but I can’t help being a teeny bit jealous when friends tell me they are traveling alone on business trips. Ok…some days I’m so jealous I may actually turn a slight shade of green. The realistic part of my brain knows they will miss their family but the dreamy part pictures them sitting out by the pool with a glass of wine and a good book. That may be pushing it but I’m pretty sure no one is yelling from their bathroom, “There’s no more toilet paper and I’ve just pooped!”

September 21, 2016 mytravelingkids.com 2 Comments

Maine Wildlife Park

This August my girls and I went on a girls’ getaway trip to Freeport, Maine. Since the three of us are animal lovers, we decided to drive a half hour away to Gray, Maine to visit the Maine Wildlife Park. It ended up being one of the most memorable days of the summer thanks to the hospitality of their staff. We were able to first enjoy the park on our own and were then given a behind-the-scenes tour to get up close to some of our favorite animals. Little did we know how close.

September 20, 2016 mytravelingkids.com

Harraseeket Inn

If you are looking for a quintessential New England coastal town, Freeport Maine may be exactly what you want. Shopping, hiking, boating, amazing restaurants…what more could you ask for? Just two blocks from downtown, the Harraseeket Inn is the perfect place to call home during your trip. My daughters and I had the pleasure of staying there and it exceeded our expectations. Click below to read all about our stay…

Two nights at the Harraseeket Inn…

September 14, 2016 mytravelingkids.com

Margate Resort, Laconia, NH

If you are looking for a resort that will take you back to the simplicities of your carefree childhood summers, the Margate Resort is for you. This family friendly resort sits directly on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee and offers an affordable vacation that everyone will enjoy.

Click here to read all about our stay at the Margate.

August 10, 2016 mytravelingkids.com

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August 4, 2016 mytravelingkids.com

Check out my latest collaboration…

Travel is expensive and takes time away from work. It is time-consuming to plan and is filled with unknowns. So why go through the hassle? Because travel gives you something that nothing else can.

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August 2, 2016 mytravelingkids.com

Portland Science Center

You slowly make your way through the ship, passing the 1^st and 3^rd class accommodations. You hear the band sadly playing on the deck and you slide your hand over the large piece of ice as you hear the words that will change your life forever…Titanic is Sinking!