Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom, Author at Traveling Mom

The One Car Seat Safety Tip Most Parents Overlook

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Sep 14, 2017 | 0 |

The vacation plans are made. Hotel reservations are booked, suitcases are packed and you even got your car looked over by a mechanic for road readiness. You might think you are ready for your road trip, but how confident are you in your car seat safety? And do you know the one essential tip that most parents overlook after confirming a safe installation? Learn how one car seat manufacturer, Britax, is leading the way in enabling families to travel safely – and what you can do to get that assurance (free!). Read on to enter for a chance to...

Is a Dude Ranch Vacation Right for Your Family?

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Sep 3, 2017 | 0 |

Do your children watch Toy Story on replay? Have you heard “There’s a snake in my boot” over and over again. Do your kids think s’mores are a necessary food group? Have you been asked over and over again for a campout? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, a dude ranch vacation might be right for your family! With the hustle and bustle of everyday life many of us dream of “getting away from it all”. Vacation time with family can be limited. In reality, once our kids start school we have 18 summers with them before they...

Cruise in Your First Trimester? Yes You Can!

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Aug 26, 2017 | 0 |

Ah, the first trimester. You’re excited, you’re trying to contain that excitement, you are also probably sick. The big question- is it possible to go on a cruise in your first trimester? The answer- yes especially if you are well prepared. Road Warrior TravelingMom tells all with her tips for must knows to cruise in your first trimester. Travel Tips: Cruise in Your First Trimester When that pregnancy test comes back positive you know things are going to change. While pregnancy can alter travel plans it doesn’t have to prevent you from getting in a last trip or two...

Moon Travel Guides and Your National Park Adventure- May 1 #TMOM Twitter Party

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Apr 24, 2017 | 1 |

It’s time to venture into the great outdoors and explore one of our nation’s treasures- the National Park System. With the help of Moon Travel Guides, we will chat National Park travel, tips and planning hints on our Monday, May 1, 2017 twitter party – save the date and join us! May 1, 2017 #TMOM Twitter Party – National Park Travel with Moon Travel Guides A great travel guide can be the literal saving grace in your pocket on a trip. While many trips can be researched online (hence why we’re here), National Park trips can be remote, Carrying...

Electronics Ban Makes Long Haul Travel a Little More Painful

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Mar 21, 2017 | 0 |

Imagine getting ready to board a 13 hour flight with small children, only to be told that the only electronic you can bring on the plane with you is a cell phone. Forget the Kindle, the portable DVD player, a laptop, or even the blessed iPad. It will just be you, the kids and your cell phone for 13 hours. Sound like a nightmare? Well, for passengers headed to the United States from 10 Middle Eastern and African airports, an electronics ban just put into effect makes that a reality. So put down that Nintendo Switch that was advertised...

8 Free Activities in the Burlington VT Area

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Mar 11, 2017 | 1 |

Skiing Is Pricey But There’s Lots That Is Free In Vermont After traveling every week for work coming home to Vermont is a reward in and of itself. Vermont is a beautiful place to live and the Greater Burlington area has numerous family activities. Below are eight of my favorite free things to do in the Burlington area. Visit the Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington. This beautiful 255 acre expanse includes something for every age range. Babies and toddlers will be happy in the Butterfly Garden, older toddlers and elementary school kids will love the five miles of hiking trails....

Magic Kingdom Extra Magic Hours Best Disney Resort Benefit

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 |

Are your kids night owls? Want to impress tweens and teens? Nothing says “fun mom” like hitting Magic Kingdom at 11pm and closing it down at 2am. This Extra Magic hours “magical” memory will stand out for them from their Disney vacation for years to come. There are many benefits to staying in a Disney resort, but THE most valuable ones is access to Extra Magic Hours. That’s when a theme park opens an hour early or closes late but only Walt Disney World resort guests have access. While many folks take advantage of the early access very few take advantage...

Round Top Texas: The Perfect Spot for Glamping and Exploring

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Jan 25, 2017 | 3 |

Planning a vacation where you go antiquing with girlfriends, take in gorgeous rolling scenery, sample mead and pat goats, and sleep in vintage trailers? Sounds like a great trip. What if Road Warrior TravelingMom told you that can do all that in Texas? We’re not all bbq and longhorns here (although we have those too)! Round Top Texas is glamping. Round Top Texas Glamping – and More Nestled roughly halfway between Austin and Houston the Round Top area is home to several world class antique shows. Ever watched Chip and Joanna Gaines on Fixer Upper? There’s a good chance...

Tips For Travel With Grandparents

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Dec 15, 2016 | 0 |

Travel provides families with so many great experiences and quality time. Involve grandparents on your family trip for special intergenerational memories that you’ll cherish forever. Our travel tips will help! Tips For Traveling With Grandparents Every family is different and destinations present the need for new strategies. Start planning your multi-generational travel by focusing on universal travel tips. Prepare by knowing what questions to ask before you travel with grandparents. Think about your Audience and Their Capabilities When you travel with grandparents, some of the same rules apply as when you travel with kids. You wouldn’t take a toddler on...

11 Things To Know Before Visiting Santa’s Wonderland

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Dec 10, 2016 | 0 |

Year after year, more than 200,000 visitors flock to Santa’s Wonderland in College Station Texas. They come from hundreds of miles away to see this Texas-sized light display. But, at this Santa’s Wonderland newbie discovered, this is oh so much more than just a holiday lights display. It is a destination to embrace the Christmas Spirit for all ages! Ready to Visit Santa’s Wonderland? Santa’s Wonderland is about more than lights. There is a reason that folks come back annually with their families. Just enough changes to make it fresh. But the old favorites such as Texas Santa,...