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Summer and the Single Parent

I don’t know about you, but in the years since I’ve become a single parent—I dread summers! Summers are definitely the most challenging time for me in terms of keeping track of the children, making sure they are cared for and their time is reasonably structured and we are able to do at least some family summer stuff. All this while continuing to work and run the household. Without the inherent structure of a school day and extracurricular activities, summer time can be a struggle for the single parent. In addition to the time management aspects of the summer vacation, … Continue reading →

Planning for a Teenager’s Summer

Myra wrote about getting a jump-start on planning summer activities this morning, and it got me to thinking about the challenges of providing for a structured summer with teenagers. I confess that I am one of those single mothers who absolutely dreads those three long months of summer–not only is it tougher for me to stay focused on my own work with the kids out of school, but keeping track of everyone and trying to make sure that there is a good balance between down time and structure is a huge challenge! For me, the concern is not so much … Continue reading →

Caribbean for the Single Parent

Come summertime, families all across the country plan for a fun-filled vacation. For the single parent, a vacation is often hard due to stress on the budget or balancing time with the children. In this blog, I wanted to talk about some special Caribbean trips that have been designed and developed specifically for the single parent. Obviously, one of the main benefits is having other single adults, both men and women, with who to enjoy time. Keep in mind that many single parent vacations to the Caribbean are set-up so children can come along. However, these trips also offer top … Continue reading →

Planning – The Secret to Disney World Success

If you are visiting Disney World you need to be prepared for the immense size of this theme park. It’s just not possible to see all of it in one or two days – although if you only wanted to see a few things in a number of the parks that make up Disney World, you probably could manage that. But to really take in what it’s all about, soak up that special Disney atmosphere, and take the opportunity to try out all the rides and exhibitions, then you’re looking at one full day minimum per park. Buying a good … Continue reading →

Planning Vacation as a Single Parent

There is nothing better than a family vacation but for millions of people, “family” is simply one parent and children. If you find yourself in this situation, you are not alone. I remember taking my kids on many vacations just them and me. With the high rate of divorce and some families going through the death of a spouse, single parent vacations are also growing in numbers. Most importantly, just because you are a single parent does not mean you should not take the kids on vacation. Keep in mind, vacation does not have to be two weeks in Paris. … Continue reading →

Vacation Planning for the Single Parent

I will never forget the first year as a single parent when I decided to take my son and daughter on vacation. After saving enough money to go some place decent, I decided we would head down to Branson, Missouri, about a four-hour drive from Kansas City where we live. Branson is a great place in that it is affordable, especially when staying during the off-season, there are tons of things to do for every age, and the scenery is beautiful. However, I had never taken a vacation as the only parent of two kids so I remember feeling a … Continue reading →

Tips for Vacationing in an RV

Today, we see a growing number of people taking road trips with the family RV. This way, you can stay where you want, pull over to rest, and travel in style to see the things you want to see. Vacationing in an RV is an excellent way to experience the country but because you are in close quarters, you definitely want to plan well. To make your next RV vacation more enjoyable, I wanted to provide you with some great tips. For starters, expect to have lots of patience, realizing that it will be tight quarters. By having realistic expectations, … Continue reading →

Travel Deals: Single Parent Caribbean Vacation

If you are a single parent coping with the complexities that come with raising children on your own, planning a family vacation may slip to a distant ninth or tenth on your list of priorities (if it appears at all). In some single parent families (or even in dual parent families) it is a challenge to budget any type of vacation. However, if you have the means and the desire to spend quality time with your child in an exotic location, then you may want to consider this travel deal. “Beaches Resorts” is offering a Single Parent Friendly promotion from … Continue reading →

Traveling For The Holidays

As the holidays get closer many people get prepared to travel to visit family for the holidays. As a single parent sometimes just getting everyone out the door on time in the morning is a challenge so traveling requires a bit of planning. First, if you are flying try to fly on less busy days and times. The flight will be much easier if your little one has some room to spread out. If you are going to be driving I always found it easier to plan most of my driving around nap times. It’s boring to sit in a … Continue reading →

Deals That Are Going Fast – Week of August 5, 2011

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Some deals are only good for a limited time. The trick is finding those deals before the sale ends, or the coupon expires. Here are some deals, sales, and coupons, that are not going to be around for very much longer. Ace Hardware has a printable coupon for you. If you have some home improvement projects that you need to start, then this coupon can really help. Save $5.00 off your next purchase of $25.00 or more of regular priced merchandise. You can only use one of these coupons per household. You must have the coupon with you in order … Continue reading →