Travel Mamas - How to Travel with Children and Stay Sane!

Gaylord Opryland With Children

If you have seen one Gaylord Hotel property then you have seen them all, right? Wrong!

Check out the unique activities families can enjoy together in Nashville in 7 Things to Do at Gaylord Opryland with Kids.

How to Keep Mom Happy on Vacation

The Travel Mama on CBS News 8 with Kimberly King

You’ve heard the saying, “Ain’t nobody happy if Mama ain’t happy.” This is never truer than when on family vacation. Watch my tips for things Dad and the kids can do to keep Mom happy on family vacation on the CBS News San Diego.

Traveling Can Help Kids Try New Foods

At home, American kids often balk at any dish beyond chicken nuggets and PB&J, only to surprise parents by diving mouth-first into exotic cuisine while traveling.

Read more in Surprising Foods Kids Eat While Traveling, my story on the TODAY Show website on msnbc.com.

Parrot MINIKIT+ Bluetooth Winner

As a busy mom, my Parrot MINIKIT+ hands-free Bluetooth system for my car has made it so much easier to keep up with far-flung friends and family members. Plus, I love that I can now more safely call my husband while I drive to discuss who's picking up which kid from school or what to make for dinner.

Find out who won the Parrot MINIKIT+ giveaway!

Eloise Tea at The Plaza, New York

Tea time provides a rare opportunity to combine something kids love (sweets!) with something moms demand (good manners!).

Treat mom to a tea party at one of these delightful locales in my story, Sweetest Teas for Moms and Kids, featured on the TODAY Show Web site on msnbc.com.

a) Monaco
b) Vatican City
c) San Marino
d) Nauru
e) Liechtenstein

Think you know? Check your answer!

Kids are expensive. There are groceries to buy, bodies to clothe, birthday parties to host, and college funds to save for. It’s enough to make you wonder if there is any room left in your budget for a family vacation.

Read Little Tips for Saving Big when Traveling with Kids.

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