Toddler Travel is Easy with the Urbini Hummingbird Stroller

 For Babies, For Toddlers  No Responses »
Apr 162014
 

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Urbini. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating.

When we were prepping for Bubbles’ arrival, one of the things we researched was a stroller.  I knew we wouldn’t need one right away, but when we looked at the options, I found that there were a number of “travel sets”.  A combination stroller with a car seat that could go from base in the car, to snapping into the stroller.  Very convenient!

People also encouraged me to get a travel stroller.  I kind of brushed the idea off, because the stroller that came with our set was a pretty sweet ride, and I couldn’t imagine why we’d want to use anything else.  Like needing a golf cart when you had a luxury SUV.

Urbini Hummingbird Stroller

Urbini Hummingbird Stroller #Urbini

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ICE! Featuring Frosty the Snowman at the Gaylord Opryland

 Christmas, travel  36 Responses »
Dec 072013
 

Thank you to the Gaylord Opryland for providing accommodations and tickets to ICE!.  All thoughts and words are my own.

Our family has always talked about going to see the lights at the Gaylord Opryland just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.  We enjoy driving around and seeing our local light displays; we even once visited a display set to music.  And the Gaylord Opryland also has other fun holiday events, like a Shrek Holiday Feast, ICE! Featuring Frosty the Snowman, shops, a nativity, and more.

So when the lovely folks at the hotel offered for us to come down and check out the ICE! Featuring Frosty the Snowman display, we of course accepted.  I thought Bubbles would get a kick out of the brightly-colored ice figurines and spending a night on such a beautiful property sounded great, too.  And as the Gaylord Opryland is within convenient driving distance from us, it was a good fit to go.

Gaylord Opryland

Waterfall in the Cascades Atrium of the Gaylord Opryland

Cascades American Cafe at the Gaylord Opryland

After checking in, we wound our way up through a beautiful indoor atrium in what is called the Cascades area.  It’s aptly named as there’s actually a cascading waterfall on one side of the atrium.  On the other is one the hotel’s main restaurants, the Cascades American Cafe.  The dress is casual – the seating is open to the atrium – and upon check in it was the eatery recommended to us as one of the most family-friendly spots in the hotel. Continue reading »

9 Essential Ingredients For Safe Car Travel With Kids

 For the Kids, For Toddlers  2 Responses »
Sep 282012
 

Baby Safety Month: Safe Car Travel With Kids

National Baby Safety Month

Traveling with kids can be a stressful event, but with a little planning you can have a great time!  Britax’s Sarah Tilton has put together a quick recipe for success when traveling with kids.

Ingredients:

  • A convertible car seat and/or booster seat for each child
  • 4-5 kids’ music CDs
  • 10 soft toys
  • 1 dash of sanity
  • 6 water-filled sippy cups
  • 4 different healthy snacks (give them options!)
  • 2 window shades

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