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  1. mom*to*2*princesses

    June Travel

    We went last year from June 10-18, as soon as our kids were out of school. It was extremely hot (over 100 at times) and it rained much of the day over several of our days (not just the brief shower during the afternoon that you often hear about). As for crowds, I think it is splitting hairs...
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    South Carolina on a Budget--Harbor Island, HH or Charleston area

    We rented a house on Harbor Island in 2008. I had a really hard time finding any information about it before we went! It was a fun week. We were looking for a very quiet place and that is certainly what HI is. We had one of very few homes there with a private pool so we spent most of our...
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    Tips for first time off-site stayers

    I've done both on-site and off-site, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. If you know what to expect (and you are here planning ahead of time and preparing for your trip so that puts you leaps and bounds ahead of 97% of the other people at WDW!), you are going to have a WONDERFUL...
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    Florida Beaches? Siesta Key, or surrounding Key or Ft Myers Beach

    We just stayed at the Palm Bay Club at Siesta Key for 3 nights before our June Disney World vacation. It was heavenly. We had a 1 bedroom unit in the tower, which is directly ocean front. I booked our unit through the club itself since they give AAA discounts and rent for 3-night minimums...
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    LaNouba would you?

    I don't think you will be sorry! Our group of 11 saw it for the first time last week. I was a bit hesitant to suggest it, since it came with $1,000 price tag and none of us had ever seen a Cirque show before. But all of us agree now that it was highlight of our ten-day trip. My daughters'...
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    Re: Should I bring a stroller for my 6 year old?

    On our first family trip, our girls were just a few months shy of 7 and 4. We rented a double in the park every day. There was no way we could've taken that trip without a stroller, and we're no touring commandos. On our next trip (in just a few weeks!), the girls will be just a month shy of...
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    One Mom and Three Kids Tackle the World in a Week - Dec '09 Trip Report - Complete :)

    Love your report, Kel!!! I'm so glad you saw Disney at Christmas with all the decorations. When we went at that time of year I was pg with Grace but I rode everything anyway. ;) Makes me think I need to look into BBB for the girls. It didn't even cross my mind because they aren't exactly...
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    Stay together or split at parks?

    We do both, with our two girls who are three years apart. Also, one is a thrill ride fiend and the other isn't. It's crucial to everyone's fun that we split up from time to time. The biggest pitfall is that the younger one sometimes gets upset when her sister is off doing things without her...
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    savannah, georgia -- where to stay/eat with scout troop

    We were in Savannah last summer for two days and stayed overnight at the Inn at Ellis Square. It was quite nice and we saw several Girl Scout troops there during our short stay. It's right by City Market, which has some good choices for food, and is a stop on several trolley tours. I highly...
  10. mom*to*2*princesses

    TGM subscription

    It's no problem to sign up now. I have subscribed in the past and just renewed last month for our trip June 2009. I highly recommend giving yourself as much time as possible to understand the system. You can get a lot of it if you try. It's true that info specifically relevant to your dates...
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    Help! Inexpensive Spring Break Ideas-NE Ohio!

    We've been to the Smuckers store as well and its fun, although not too long of a stop. I have wanted to see what Lehman's looks like, but we haven't made it there yet. I can highly recommend the Amish Door restaurant, on old Lincoln Way outside of Wooster. It's delicious!
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    OT: DS turns 5 end of July so Kindergarten or no Kindergarten

    I'm not reading any of the other replies because responses to this topic can be very strong... I am in Ohio and I have two DDs, both with end of July birthdays. We waited with our older DD, who is now in 1st grade. I am so glad we waited. She was ready academically and could've gone based...
  13. mom*to*2*princesses

    is this too long?

    IMHO, with little kids that's a good length of time. You don't have to rush-rush-rush and you can take things at their pace and spend some very important "down time". That's crucial to having a Disney vacation that is enjoyable for everyone. At that age, you can't do commando touring and stay...
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    step stools in rooms for toddlers

    We brought ours from home. It's one of those plastic/rubber ones that isn't very heavy and was easy to pack around in our luggage. It was too much of a necessity with our 4 y.o. to chance finding something else to work.
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    What do you take for your migraines?

    Are you positive it's a migraine? Do you have nausea or vision distortion? For true migraines I have Maxalt. Nothing available OTC works for me and Imitrex makes me too dizzy. You have to be careful using OTC too often because it can cause "rebound headaches". For chronic tension headaches...
  16. mom*to*2*princesses

    ???? Best shoes for WDW in June

    We had Tevas and Crocs for our 3 and 6 y.o., which were fine because they rode in strollers a lot. They still ended up wearing socks with them often because of rubbing. Next time they'll have a good pair of sneakers each, plus a pair of walking sandals. When we go, the only shoe I want to...
  17. mom*to*2*princesses

    Another "fess up" thread...time to be honest parents of young kids!

    We took ours for the first time April 2007 when they were 6 and 3 (but only a few months shy of 7 and 4). We had a WONDERFUL time and we're planning another trip for next year. However, my expectations were very, Very, VERY low. My DH and I had gone several times before kids and this trip was...
  18. mom*to*2*princesses

    anyone have a 2005 Sienna with rear heat/AC?

    I have a 2004 Sienna and have had these issues too. I've only noticed cold air blowing from those upper vents (even in the dead of winter when the heat was supposed to be on) and thought it just hadn't had time to warm up yet. I've even taken it to the dealer and asked them to check the back...
  19. mom*to*2*princesses

    Tracphone, GoPhone.. etc.. Which one??

    I have had a Tracfone for about 2 years and love it. I have spent much less than I would've with my old Verizon plan. I recently switched to a monthly plan with Tracfone and have no complaints.
  20. mom*to*2*princesses

    Has anyone ever seen a chiropractor for headaches?

    I have not seen a chiropractor, but I do have experience with headaches. I developed chronic headaches starting about two years ago - a seemingly endless cycle with me having pain 4-5 days of the week. After working with a neurologist, I now know that what I had was a combination of migraines...




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