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A Jersey Girl’s Ode to the Jersey Shore

“’Cause down the shore everything’s all right.” ---Tom Waits, JERSEY GIRL Some see the Jersey Shore as a travel destination, a place to take the family for a couple of...

Summer Fun at Midwest Lake Resorts

Midwest winters can seem endless. The payoff? Perfect summer temperatures! Each year I vow to savor every minute of the warm weather. Although I can’t put everything on hold, I...

Join In Our Instagram #TMOMphoto Meme

This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!

5 Summer Vacation Ideas for Teens

Teens sometimes get a bad rap. People think they’re hard to please and harder to travel with. But the key to traveling with teens—and keeping the whole family happy—is to...

2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: More Space, Luxury, and Better Gas Mileage, Too

Thomas Jefferson advised the we should have a revolution every 20 years. He meant government, but the idea applies to anything: If we don’t continually rethink how we do what...

May 27 Twitter Party: Summer Travel Planning

Summertime's almost here – time to start planning your summer travels! We've taken the guesswork out of your planning by seeking out advice from top family travel writers from across...

Stress-Free Travel is Right Under Your Nose

Air travel can be stressful nowadays with long lines, flight delays and cramped seating.  Add luggage, children, strollers and even pets to the mix and you have a veritable powder...

Summer Vacation at the Boar's Head Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia

Summer vacations for some families mean active adventures, while for others the summer is a perfect time to start exploring college campuses.  Imagine being able to do both in one...

Best Advice for Planning Your Summer Vacation

Planning your family vacation can be overwhelming--where to go, what to do, how to get there, you name it. There are a lot of details to planning a summer vacation....

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Follow the Honey
Discovery TravelingmomFollow the Honey

There’s a reason “Follow the Honey,” in Cambridge, Massachusetts is not just a simple honey store. For founder and owner, anning, traveling the world on her personal journey led her to open a shop filled with honey stories to tell, and products with a conscience.

In Search of Healing an [ ... ]

21 Not-To-Miss Brunch Places in Chicago
Foodie TravelingMom21 Not-To-Miss Brunch Places in Chicago

Must we trade brunch dates and Bloody Mary’s for barely edible pancakes and sippy cups once we have kids? Hardly. Chicago restaurateurs, many of whom now claim the title of parents themselves, know how to host a good brunch which welcomes us and our progeny. Unlike some downtown areas which only  [ ... ]

8 Things to Do When Visiting Memphis, Tennessee
Missouri TravelingMom8 Things to Do When Visiting Memphis, Tennessee

For those living in the middle of Missouri, there are only a few options for hitting the "big city" -- St. Louis, Mo., or Memphis, Tenn. Last spring, my gal pal Jessie and I chose to visit Memphis for the first time. 

Our trip to Memphis might be one of the most unorganized trips I've ever take [ ... ]

Big Top Candy Shop in Austin, Texas
Texas TravelingMomBig Top Candy Shop in Austin, Texas

I’m a sucker for an old-fashioned candy shop. I just love the candy-filled bins, the drugstore-feel complete with a bar and soda jerk…it makes everyone feel like a kid. With unique treats like Elvis Bark and chocolate-covered bacon, the Big Top Candy Shop in Austin, Texas is a fun treat for any  [ ... ]

A Close Encounter with Devil's Tower, WY
World TravelingMomA Close Encounter with Devil's Tower, WY

When planning out your summer road trip don't overlook Devil's Tower, Wyoming. It is one of my favorite side trips and possibly one of the most overlooked National Parks. 

The first time I drove through Wyoming was in the summer of 1981 on a road trip with my my Mom. Somehow, in a pre-Internet  [ ... ]

Summer Fun: Vegetarian Travel to NYC
Vegetarian TravelingMomSummer Fun: Vegetarian Travel to NYC

Vegetarian travel gets easier in the summer, when farmers markets and their bounteous produce draw tourists and local chefs. Summer is also know for outdoor eating, and New York City has one of the best (I’m slightly biased) eating extravagnzas, orgasburg. Actually, make that two. Smorgasburg ha [ ... ]

Experiencing the Everglades by Airboat
TravelingMom with TeensExperiencing the Everglades by Airboat

You could visit South Florida without paying homage to the Everglades, but why would you want to? And paying proper homage to the Florida Everglades requires an airboat ride.

Tipping While on Vacation: Who to Tip and When!

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When you go on vacation, chances are, you will come in contact with quite a few people who help you out along the way.  Exactly how much should you plan to tip, and who should you tip?Before you head out on vacation, check with your resort to see the exact policy around gratuities.  Some hotels and resorts actually have a no-tipping policy, while other resorts charge one fee to cover gratuities.  Knowing that in advance can really help.Starting from your flight - if you curb check your luggage, it's appropriate to tip the curb check staff a few dollars per bag for good service.  It can be frustrating to pay a tip on top of checked baggage fees, but keep in mind that the airport staff isn't responsible for the extra fees.Once you arrive at your destination, you may be take a courtesy shuttle or bus.  In general, it's appropriate to tip these drivers - I am usually more apt to do so if they help with baggage (tip several dollars per bag).  Taxi drivers should also get tipped - I usually tip 15%-20% for the total fare.At the hotel, if hotel staff assists with getting your bags to your room, you should tip them a few dollars per bag, and bell services should also be tipped if they hold your bags for you (again, a few dollars per bag).  If a doorman gets a taxi for you, you should also tip them.Finally, I also tip housekeeping for good service ($1-$2 per person in the room).When you leave on your trip, make sure you have one dollar bills accessible to you, to make it easier to tip.  I hate asking for change, so it's best to be prepared.Have I missed any situations?Jodi Grundig reviews products for moms, babies, and children on Mom’s Favorite Stuff, and writes about her life at Multitasking Mommy.
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Jodi Grundig, our TravelingFinance Mom is a multitasking mommy - a part-time stay-at-home mom, a part-time director of finance, writer, blogger, editor, twitterer, and 2009 Walt Disney World Moms Panelist. Born in Massachusetts, she grew up in Rhode Island but now calls Boston home.

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