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Alaska and the NW Passage: Armchair or on-the-Water Journeys

Family travel when it might mean the demise of all is no figure of speech for two brothers and a sister who maneuvered their 57-foot boat through the Northwest Passage...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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The Chevy Volt: A Dashboard View
History Buff TravelingMomThe Chevy Volt: A Dashboard View

The thought of driving an electric car always seemed a little intimidating to me.  Is there a learning curve?  What happens when you are in the middle of the highway and the battery runs out?  When it comes to the technology of electric cars I am a bit of an auto-techno peasant but I  [ ... ]

5 Ideas for Summer Vacations for Christians
Christian TravelingMom5 Ideas for Summer Vacations for Christians

Christians travel for reasons that are almost as varied as the denominations that exist.  Here are a few reasons I love, and need, to travel, along with some ideas for where to go:

A Hidden Gem of a Natural History Museum
Discovery TravelingmomA Hidden Gem of a Natural History Museum

For fans of natural history museums, New York's American Museum of Natural History, DC’s ithsonian National Museum of History, and London’s tural Museum of History draw the masses when it comes to tourists and locals alike. But just past Boston’s Harvard Yard sits a hidden gem of a museum  [ ... ]

Hands-on Fun at the History Colorado Center
Western TravelingMomHands-on Fun at the History Colorado Center

The History Colorado Center is one of the newest museums in Downtown Denver.  Since its opening last year, the History Colorado Center has been teaching visitors about Colorado in a fun and interactive way.  The brightly colored displays draw visitors in and the hands-on activities will ke [ ... ]

Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas
Texas TravelingMomDr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas

How many of y’all knew that the origin of Dr Pepper was a small Texas town called Waco? There is a unique story to its creation. On the site of the original bottling factory sits the Dr Pepper Museum, so you can learn all about it.
r/>Dr Pepper was created in 1885 in Morrison's Old Country Store in W [ ... ]

Southern Appalachian Brewery
Pets and Service Dog TravelingmomSouthern Appalachian Brewery

A great little hidden gem in Hendersonville, North Carolina awaits anyone in search of great, small batch beer, good music and a relaxed atmosphere near the heart of downtown. While this is certainly a kid and family-friendly establishment, it was just my girlfriend and I on our recent visit. We ha [ ... ]

2013 Chevy Spark: Sporty, Economical and Fun
SpecialNeeds TravelingMom2013 Chevy Spark: Sporty, Economical and Fun

“Spark” is a very appropriate name for Chevy’s first mini car built for North America.  I had the opportunity to test drive the 2013 Chevy Spark on a recent Chevy-sponsored retreat in Orlando.  Salsa red with an appealing, feisty look; I could see myself dashing around town in it jus [ ... ]

Flying with a Booster Seat?

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airportDo I need to bring a booster seat  to fly with my daughter? This simple question has produced enough surprises and pitfalls it's amazing there hasn't been a movie made about it.

I'm preparing for my first flight with my pre-kindergartener and getting my proverbial ducks in a line, including all the safety items we'll need – or not need.

My husband will drive us to the airport, after which we'll be on our way to sunny Florida, armed with enough sunscreen to cover the state's population, as well as hats, sunglasses and maybe even a swim suit or two if there's room.

But a booster seat? That's still up in the air, so to speak. The airline we're flying doesn't allow it to be used during taxiing, takeoff or landing, making things awkward situation if we do want to use one. The ground transportation we're using at our destination might not allow it, either – if it's a (shuttle) van or bus, there probably aren't even seat belts available to strap it down to, leaving me with visions of my precious daughter bouncing around the van like a loose cannonball.

On the other hand, if we take a car, there most definitely will be seat belts and, because this is Mickey Mouse territory, there may even be a car seat or booster in the trunk that can easily be installed for my daughter when we need it.

Do you bring a booster with you when traveling with kids? Why or why not?

Teresa J. Shaw covers Southeast Michigan for Traveling Mom. Visit her blog and follow her on Twitter at @TeresaShaw
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Teresa J. Shaw is a Michigan-based journalist, blogger and editor. Her work has been published on Hilton Homewood Suites' SuiteLiving blog, Prevention, Babies Online, and AnnArbor.com, among other sites. Travel, food and lifestyle writing are her specialties.

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#2 Working TravelingMom 2011-10-11 11:57
Am checking out the website right now - thanks for the tip!
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#1 FamilyFun TravelingMom 2011-10-10 10:04
Oh girl, do I have the thing for you!!! There's a new inflatable seat that I was just researching...i t's won innovation awards and has cleared safety standards. Check out www.bubblebum.us.
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The Players Championship - Free for Military
The Players Championship - Free for Military

When the PGA tour heads to Ponte Vedra Beach, in Northeast Florida this May for The Players Championship they will once again be hosting multiple events for military memb [ ... ]

Milwaukee for Free: 14 Ways to Have Fun
Milwaukee for Free: 14 Ways to Have Fun

Milwaukee, Wisconsin has big city attractions and a friendly Midwestern vibe. Families can take in a Brewers game, or tour a brewery (with soft drinks for the kids). There are [ ... ]

The Classic Road Trip with a Modern Twist!
The Classic Road Trip with a Modern Twist!

As the price to fly continues to rise, and the inconveniences rise, more and more people, and especially families, are turning back to the good, old-fashioned road trip.

My pa [ ... ]