tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post503932249917494053..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Why Family Vacations Are ImportantScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-17981400238211656552009-12-15T11:47:14.422-09:002009-12-15T11:47:14.422-09:00I couldn't agree more.
My family is pretty hu...I couldn't agree more.<br /><br />My family is pretty huge. I have four siblings, 17 aunts and uncles and more than 60 first cousins. Thanks to my parents' willingness to drive anywhere and everywhere, we are the only family that knows at least one cousin from every aunt/uncle household. My brother and I may be the only ones who have met every single cousin. We've driven from Michigan to California, Georgia, Lousiana, Floriday, South Carolina, New York, Zacatecas, Coahuila, Jalisco and Colima. And my siblings and I get along better than any other family I know, because we learned to love each other and tolerate each other through the tough times (the three days crammed in a car) in order to experience the awesome times (three months with my grandparents in Mexico, and various other excursions).Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11101047147789498304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-84584561649892979062009-07-05T18:43:29.932-08:002009-07-05T18:43:29.932-08:00I totally agree about family vacations and how fun...I totally agree about family vacations and how fun/valuable they are. We usually take vacations similar to you either going camping or staying in resorts. One website that we found that is great for getting deals on lake resorts or for finding good camping sites is www.showmelakes.comBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324554942181950786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-61926256209397129082009-05-13T09:21:00.000-08:002009-05-13T09:21:00.000-08:00Family vacations are the best way to show the bond...Family vacations are the best way to show the bond between each other. I Love it personally..chile vacationshttp://www.letsgochile.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-77030802331080104442008-01-16T19:09:00.000-09:002008-01-16T19:09:00.000-09:00My husband and I haven't had a vacation together, ...My husband and I haven't had a vacation together, ever. With exception of a 4 day camping trip as our honeymoon, and a weekend vacation on our 1st anniversary before life got turned upside down.<BR/><BR/>For the most part, the reason for this is because we do not have the same time off. We don't even have the same weekends. Right now his weekends are Sunday/Monday and mine are the standard Sat/Sun. For a while his were Friday/Sat, and once it was even Monday and Wednesday with work on tuesday. ack. <BR/><BR/>But I sure would like to go on a vacation, even a mini vacation... someday...Terhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427090425449970893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-85209468609169650082008-01-16T16:41:00.000-09:002008-01-16T16:41:00.000-09:00GREAT list. Being TOGETHER is so important on vac...GREAT list. Being TOGETHER is so important on vacation. We watch so many friends do the expensive daycare thing because they have preschoolers. It makes me sad for them. They are missing out on making great memories for strong family bonding!Mary@notbefore7https://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-10267015678118781172008-01-15T17:57:00.000-09:002008-01-15T17:57:00.000-09:00I completely agree with you. However, we haven't ...I completely agree with you. However, we haven't had a couple trip in so long that we are starting to fantasize about a week in someplace as exciting as Barstow -- which is not known as a major vacation destination.<BR/><BR/>PC's 40th birthday trip is being postphoned til after I wean the little one. And then we are outta here!!<BR/><BR/>And a family trip this summer will round out our travel plans ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-7864109206791392872008-01-15T01:15:00.000-09:002008-01-15T01:15:00.000-09:00I'm sure you'll enjoy your holiday. I too want to ...I'm sure you'll enjoy your holiday. I too want to take my son away somewhere this year, probably up north which is for us, somewhere warmer. We'll see. I must start planning it now though.Jen at Semantically drivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643066498784270991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-76112830301052910002008-01-15T00:43:00.000-09:002008-01-15T00:43:00.000-09:00Family vacations are indeed very important, and ar...Family vacations are indeed very important, and are lots of fun... it just takes a good deal of searching for really great value cruise offers. Speaking of which, here are some <A HREF="http://cheapfamilycruises.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="cheap family cruises">cheap family cruises</A> on sale, until the end of the month.Roy Senciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549320871938466363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-12381636145644425132008-01-14T17:29:00.000-09:002008-01-14T17:29:00.000-09:00LOVED this post...what a timely reminder. We're p...LOVED this post...what a timely reminder. We're planning a trip "home" this summer. Hope we can do lunch.<BR/><BR/>On another note, I tried to use my birthday Borders gift card to buy "The Sea Hawk" and "Atlus Shrugged" this weekend. They were out of both. I'm seriously considering picketing. Seriously.Amber M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02021766787294910999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-50930151478460382732008-01-14T17:24:00.000-09:002008-01-14T17:24:00.000-09:00We take them every month. Of course, I work it loc...We take them every month. Of course, I work it locally and can score freebies in exchange for a write-up. It's a wonderful life.<BR/><BR/>:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135190793124857820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-6879351116849365022008-01-14T16:44:00.000-09:002008-01-14T16:44:00.000-09:00I completely agree. We have been doing the BIG fam...I completely agree. We have been doing the BIG family vacation for quite a few years now. <BR/><BR/>We go on vacation with my sister and her crew and our parents. It is nice. We have been getting a big house at the beach and just relax and enjoy. The kids really love it. They will have so many wonderful memories of those times.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270545811471785078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-51979074403666156942008-01-14T16:19:00.000-09:002008-01-14T16:19:00.000-09:00What a wonderful post!! I agree with you 100%.Hav...What a wonderful post!! I agree with you 100%.<BR/><BR/>Have a grand time in Florida. Give Mickey and Minnie my best. :-)<BR/><BR/>God bless~ PearlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-20835518201433047622008-01-14T15:50:00.000-09:002008-01-14T15:50:00.000-09:00Boy, you said it about what I call a "relative vac...Boy, you said it about what I call a "relative vacation"! Going to visit relatives isn't really a vacation. Not that I don't enjoy myself, but it isn't a trip of relaxation and rest!<BR/>I hope your trip to Florida is wonderful!Totallyscrappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13617099975079979822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-43582391477346934772008-01-14T15:38:00.000-09:002008-01-14T15:38:00.000-09:00We haven't had a big family vacation since we beca...We haven't had a big family vacation since we became a family, but we're big on the short day trips. I guess that works best with a toddler and one on the way, anyway. Family vacations are definitely important. We rarely took them when I was a child and the few we did take were priceless. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-90795592971156867002008-01-14T15:04:00.000-09:002008-01-14T15:04:00.000-09:00Love vacations in Florida. You will have a great ...Love vacations in Florida. You will have a great time! I so agree with your post!luvmy4sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261302721883036680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-81930065724372259142008-01-14T12:46:00.000-09:002008-01-14T12:46:00.000-09:00You are right that family vacations are important....You are right that family vacations are important. I like to go on vacation with my family just to destress and spend more quality time with my family. We have gone to Florida as well. That is a great place for a family vacation. I like to sit on the beach and work on a tan and a good book. My husband likes to go fishing with my dad and brothers and the kids just like to play on the beach. I took the kids to Disney World once too. But that place can be too crazy and expensive!Cascia Talberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001701584084843029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-6556609161672236522008-01-14T12:31:00.000-09:002008-01-14T12:31:00.000-09:00Thank you for reading Funky Finds...your sweet com...Thank you for reading Funky Finds...your sweet comment made my day! I love your products in your Etsy shop, too. You are a funky find to be! :) JessicaFunky Findshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084603720075779758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-5373141318852462142008-01-14T12:17:00.000-09:002008-01-14T12:17:00.000-09:00Great article, I actually sat and read the whole t...Great article, I actually sat and read the whole thing. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog. I've actually visited your a blog several times. When I first started blogging I remember seeing you on the Martha Stewart message boards. You posted about the place mat purses. <BR/><BR/>regards<BR/>jessicazakkalifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-26604990567074865312008-01-14T12:06:00.000-09:002008-01-14T12:06:00.000-09:00We had not done much in the way of a family vacati...We had not done much in the way of a family vacation for a few years. It seemed like any time D had time off we were using it for some project or another, but this last August we just took a few days and went yurting around the Mt. St. Helens area. Its only a couple of hours from home, but it was wonderful family time, and we are looking forward to doing more things like that as a family in the future.<BR/>As much as projects are needed, I am certain that it was better for our family to spend some quality time together.Heffalumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166154112206680302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-77861285570104113592008-01-14T11:46:00.000-09:002008-01-14T11:46:00.000-09:00We, too, had a wood paneled station wagon. We cal...We, too, had a wood paneled station wagon. We called it the Sherman Tank.<BR/><BR/>Growing up we had NO money, absolutely none. Consequently we didn't take family vacations, but we did always find time to do short day trips and create memories together. That is what it really is all about.<BR/><BR/>I am jealous of your sun trip in March :) !!An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-70434646277485065592008-01-14T11:27:00.000-09:002008-01-14T11:27:00.000-09:00I just happened across your blog today. I love it....I just happened across your blog today. I love it. I have added you to my list of Sweet Blogs at www.sweetlifeinthevalley.com I have a lot of catching up to with your posts. I was scrolling through and can't wait to read more. In fact you sold me on reading Fountain Head. It is one of those book to hear about and I have never picked up to read. <BR/>Thanks,<BR/>Aprilsweetlifeinthevalleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05327716939011312129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-9359378996190738262008-01-14T11:07:00.000-09:002008-01-14T11:07:00.000-09:00Some of my best memories were going to Disney in F...Some of my best memories were going to Disney in Florida with my family as a kid. <BR/><BR/>Someday, one of your kids might leave this same comment on a blog ...DermDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331689153236898550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-84947665079272606332008-01-14T10:52:00.000-09:002008-01-14T10:52:00.000-09:00A great post. I especially enjoyed the bit about n...A great post. I especially enjoyed the bit about not confusing family cisits with family vacations. I've seen this blur oohhh so many times. This should be read by the offended relatives too. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-4513353790235259462008-01-14T10:33:00.000-09:002008-01-14T10:33:00.000-09:00I really enjoyed reading this. We have been workin...I really enjoyed reading this. We have been working so hard to get settled that we have not had a lot of family vacations. I hope this year will be different. Camping is one of our favourites :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-15942112860110214972008-01-14T10:27:00.000-09:002008-01-14T10:27:00.000-09:00We visit the grandparents almost every summer and ...We visit the grandparents almost every summer and while its important to see them and have the kids know their grandparents, we realize that visiting them out in the middle of nowhere isn't a vacation for the kids. So, every year we find a fun vacation thing to do somewhere nearby or along the way - sometimes its only 1 extra day, sometimes almost a week. As the kids have gotten older, they get more input into what/where we go - thus our last trip included Niagara Falls and a science museum.<BR/><BR/>The picking important things helped us a LOT on our trip to Disney last year. We handed the kids the guide books and had them pick out their top 2 things to do (DH and I and my mom all did this too). We made sure those things got done, anything else was an extra.owlfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16864203297228110988noreply@blogger.com