Today I have a humor column in The Calgary Herald entitled, 10 Items for Family Vacation Survival. These are the pictures that ran in the print version.
If you want to read the column, click on the link below:
TEN ITEMS FOR FAMILY VACATION SURVIVAL
Feel free to add what you need to survive a vacation (with or without kids) in the comments below.
Happy Christmas!
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Update: If you are awaiting a postcard from me, keep waiting.
I’ll be writing it on my break!
When traveling in Italy, we brought Carabiners as countermeasures againt theft.
In train stations and public places we always secured the bags (big and small) together making it more difficult for a gypsy to grab one and get away.
My mom (mother of 9) packed several items while traveling, but one item I will never forget, an item especially fit for cold weather, was Wonder bread bags. They were perfect for waterproofing poor kid snow boots and doubled as holders of soiled underoos.
Two words: Xanax.
Sorry, must have taken some, it’s only one word!
So you can sleep when the kids can’t!
It’s been a pleasure get virtually acquainted with you.
Happy Christmas and Boxing Day, Leanne!
whoops – *getting* See too much xanax!
What about snacks? It has to be the “good” ones, the stuff they’re not allowed to eat at home…
Sobeys bags are another handy thing to carry…instant barf bag or you can wear them on your head during a sudden downpour!
Have a wonderful holiday, Leanne!
Wendy
I’ve seen people change their kids on those tray-tables in airplanes. So, yeah, wet-wipes. I also bring gloves (so I dont touch anything) and a hat.
So I don’t catch lice!
I’m not kidding.
“Hood up!” is what I tell Tech Support. 😉
#10. the camera can also be used to document evidence in your sanity trial.! have a Merry Christmas
Ostrich parenting technique? Ha! You. Are. Brilliant.
Another great article!
cute!!!
Great article!
“The mathematical formula that determines how many undergarments your children need is double whatever you pack.”
…ain’t that the truth? Loved the pic of your little ones in the snow. Reminds me of when mine were that big, trying to zip them in those stupid…er…necessary snowsuits…and then trying to get them in the car. Oh no, having flashbacks…must go lay down.
Your talent grows with each passing day, Leanne!
Keep up the forward momentum!
Too frikkin funny. Loved the article and the pic of your kids. Thanks for the laugh!
Thanks to my blog, friends and family alike now know I couldn’t survive most things without my monogrammed flask (a gift from someone who really gets me).