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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...
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....
This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!
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Opened in 1953, Dan Hotel Tel Aviv was the first luxury hotel in Israel and has maintained its status as the “Grande Dame” of Tel Aviv hotels ever since. Part of a 14 hotel chain operating in Israel, the Dan Tel Aviv hotel is in a category of its own in service and opulence in the Israeli hospit [ ... ]
No family visit to Beijing, or China for that matter, is complete without a visit to the Great Wall. There are many options as to what part of the Great Wall you can visit, depending on whether you prefer rougher terrain, steeper climbs and more run down but quieter areas. However, if taking childre [ ... ]
Polished wood, burnished brass, a giant globe of the world and a gentleman Sea Captain in a navy blue blazer greet you as you enter the foyer of Disney Resort’s Yacht Club at Walt Disney World.ou’ve now entered Disney’s version of turn-of-the-century Nantucket complete with a lighthouse and [ ... ]
Parents of toddlers – stop limiting your vacations to staycations. This is coming from a mom who has raised a ddler into a traveler once, and is doing it all over again. If you have a toddler, you have anarchy on your hands … trust me, I know! But you don’t have to stick close to home if you [ ... ]
It may not be Daniel Day Lewis walking the streets of Springfield, Illinois, but there’s likely someone who looks a lot like him. OK, it will be someone who looks a lot like Daniel Day Lewis when he looks a lot like Abraham Lincoln.
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Looking for the perfect summer vacation? Dreaming of something tropical and exotic, yet Tahiti just isn’t in your budget? San Diego’s dise Point Resort feels like it’s a world away, yet there’s no passport required. Paradise Point sits on a 44-acre island on Mission Bay, just minutes fr [ ... ]
Great summer vacations start with planning. Where are we going to go? Where are we going to stay? For my kids one of their all time favorite trips was a road trip through South Dakota.
Our first trip to South Dakota was going to be a quick drive through on our way to somewhere else. Fortunately, we [ ... ]
All of these meals are tried and true E-Mealz family recipes. They are great to have on your next vacation when you are in a condo or small kitchenette and are looking to save some money and eat a good home cooked meal. Sure, it’s nice to eat out some on vacation, but sometimes nothing hits the spot like mom’s home cooking. You can usually rest easy knowing you’re not only eating more cost effectively but more calorie and health conscious as well. We hope you and your family enjoy these recipes as much as we do. Happy travels!
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Smokey Orange Chicken Rice Pilaf Green Beans
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6 large split chicken breasts, cut in half 1 c orange marmalade
(2 T soy sauce, 2 T liquid smoke) Rice pilaf 1 bag frozen green beans (Salt/pepper) |
Heat oven to 350o. Place all chicken breasts in baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Combine marmalade, soy sauce and liquid smoke in a bowl. Pour over chicken to coat. Bake 45 min. Shred leftover chicken and save for quesadillas. Prepare rice as directed. Prepare green beans according to pkg directions; season and serve. |
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Delicious and healthy!
Gourmet Chicken Quesadillas Spanish Rice |
Leftover shredded Smokey Orange chicken 4 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained 1 jar artichoke hearts, drained & chopped ½ c chopped fresh cilantro ½ c finely chopped red onion (1 t garlic salt, ½ t pepper, 1 t cumin) 1 pkg med sized flour tortillas
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese 5 oz box Spanish rice |
In a bowl, toss chicken, mushrooms, artichokes, cilantro, onion, garlic salt, pepper & cumin. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet to med-hi & spray with cooking spray. On a flat surface, lay out 6+ tortillas. For each, top with ½ c filling; add ¼ c cheese. Fold in half and place on griddle. Brown on each side, 4 min, until cheese is melted and filling is heated through. Prepare rice as directed. |
E-Mealz provides a simple on-line meal planning system based around Jane DeLaney's own frugal organization structure and delicious recipes the whole family can enjoy. Visit www.e-mealz.com for more information and to check out our vacation plans.
Get a jump on your summer vacation with free activities all weekend in Vermont June 8 and 9. The Green Mountain State serves up a bevy of free family fun.
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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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
