Category Archives: How to

On the road again: Find your happy place while traveling

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Stacia M. Fleegal

Get five tips on how to stay sane through the holiday travel season.

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Is the secret to planning a Disney vacation magic?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by April Trotter

In lieu of Christmas gifts this year, the boyfriend and I decided to go on a fun trip instead. Our chosen destination? Walt Disney World. I’ve never been, so there’s a chance I may be the crazy 20-something pushing small … Continue reading →

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Pet-friendly travel

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Andrea Albert-Merovich

I love getting away for a vacation every now and then, but I hate leaving behind my pets. Sweet Dee (the cat) is pretty self-sufficient. Give her some extra food and water for the weekend and she’s fine. In fact, … Continue reading →

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A Subject of Utmost Ickiness

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Andrea Albert-Merovich

I knew when I started working on Explorer’s Backpack that there would come a time when I would post about (gulp) bedbugs. Nothing creeps me out more than creepy crawlies, especially ones that like to come home with you. Ick! … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget About Those Passports!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Andrea Albert-Merovich

If you’re planning on traveling anywhere outside of the U.S. and don’t have a passport, I suggest you get on it. Here’s some help/info to get you started. You have two options, the passport book or the passport card. -Passport … Continue reading →

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I say mountain pie, you think….

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Smart Staff

… what? I’m always amazed by how many people I meet (some of them campers themselves) who have never heard of mountain pies. Me, I grew up with the hot pies cooked between two slices of bread inside a hot … Continue reading →

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Save your sanity

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Smart Staff

When you’re about to go insane in the car with your kids, there isn’t much you can do. Savvy moms can plan ahead to ward off some of the chaos and unhappiness by visiting www.momsminivan.com. There, you’ll find a variety … Continue reading →

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How to… shave luggage fees

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Smart Staff

With some airlines charging fees to check any bags — and charging even heftier fees for overweight bags, it pays to do all you can to avoid shelling out more cash than you need to if you can’t cut it … Continue reading →

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Packing for a road trip

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Smart Staff

Check out this story I wrote for the newest issue of YDR’s Smart magazine. It’s all about how to pack for — and survive (yes, maybe even enjoy) a long road trip. It includes a checklist of items to bring, … Continue reading →

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How to….Deal with all your digital photos

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Smart Staff

So you snap pictures like crazy on your vacation, but then you get home and have to figure out what to do with them all. Here are some suggestions from the experts on how to deal with all the digital … Continue reading →

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