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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...
“’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...
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...
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!
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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.
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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 [ ... ]
“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 [ ... ]
Enjoy your Florida summer vacation with Sizzling Suntastic Savings at 30 Florida resorts. Based on your hotel, your summer family travel to Florida can reap the benefits of deals ranging from discounted rates starting at $99 to free meals for kids and complimentary amenities.
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Prepare to be wowed as we were, by the new Fantasyland at Walt Disney World – the largest expansion in the Magic Kingdom’s 41-year history, doubling the size of the existing Fantasyland to 21 acres. Expansion began opening in mid-March of 2012, and it’s not over yet. yland (and by exten [ ... ]
Traveling with kids who have food allergies means we can’t stop just anywhere for a bite to eat. So I pack allergy-friendly snacks for every road trip, whether it’s to Grandma’s house or to run errands—it’s easier, safer and cheaper. Here are a few allergy-friendly snack ideas for your next road trip: Store in a snack-size bag or similar travel-friendly container and don’t forget to pack wipes to clean up chocolatey fingers afterwards.
Dairy-Free Cereal Treats
To prepare an allergy-friendly version of this kid favorite, use a dairy-free butter like Earth Balance® and safe marshmallows. We use Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows. You can also buy vegan marshmallows at an organic market. If gluten/wheat is a concern, try gluten-free Rice Krispies® or another gluten-free cereal. (Rice Krispies Treats® don’t have to be made with Rice Krispies. Think outside the cereal box.) Amp up the fun factor by using cookie cutters to create shapes—and a snack—your kids will love.
GoGo squeeZ™
The creator of GoGo squeeZ™ must be a parent—this snack is so kid-and-travel-friendly. It’s applesauce and applesauce fruit blends in a pouch with a replaceable cap. The experience of drinking applesauce is a little strange but the applesauce tastes great. And the best part (aside from the easy cleanup)? It’s all natural and gluten-dairy-nut-free!
Fruit and Fruit Snacks for Travel
Fruit and fruit snacks are my favorite snack for kids (and adults) because they're healthy and travels fairly well. Bananas can easily be brown bagged; apples can be sliced and packed to go (try a little Fruit-Fresh® or lemon juice to keep the slices from browning); grapes can be frozen the night before and make a cool snack on a hot car ride (cut in half first for young children). Gummy fruit snacks are another alternative. The individual packets fit nicely into mommy’s purse for a quick snack on the go.
Don’t Forget to Pack a Drink
Water in a travel mug is my first choice for a road trip drink; I don’t worry if it’s spilled. Juice is OK but can result in a sticky mess. Forgo the boxed version and try mixing juice with water in a sippy cup instead.
What allergy-friendly snacks do you pack for a road trip?
Shannon Morgan is the senior editor at Maryland Life magazine, a mom of two kids with food allergies, a runner, an aspiring yogi, and a coffee fanatic. She owns Shannon Morgan Creative and writes about healthy living inspired by food allergies at {SMC} A Storied Table. Email her at shannon at shannonmorgancreative dot com and follow her on Twitter at @SLDMorgan or @AStoriedTable.
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