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Win A Visit to Narnia

>> Friday, July 10, 2009

My family will be entering Narnia next Saturday and I am incredibly excited! We'll walk through the wardrobe, sit in the White Witch's Throne, build a castle and create mythical creatures. It's going to be magical!

Doug and I read C.S. Lewis when we were kids and we've enjoyed watching the Narnia movies with the girls. I can't wait to share it with you! We'll also be experiencing our own Summer Adventure while we're there.

Right now you can enter to win your own Kansas City Summer Adventure which includes:
- 1 Night Stay at The Westin Crown Center*
- 4 Tickets to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition
- 4 Tickets to Science City
- 4 Tickets to Theater in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park

Here’s what you need to do to enter the drawing.

(1) Tell us why you and your family deserve to win a ”KC Summer Adventure” by submitting an email to reply@unionstation.org.

(2) You must include the following information: First and last name, current address, and valid email address.

Entries must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. CST on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Entries will be reviewed by the Narnia Adventure Panel and one winner will be chosen based on the creativitiy of their response and notified via email.
Rules can be found here.

And if you win let me know! And keep an eye on Have Kid Will Travel for lots of great tips on where to eat and other great things to do!

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Travel News That Matters to Families: July 9, 2009

>> Thursday, July 9, 2009

I've, luckily, never had a problem with my luggage being lost or anything being broken. But you don;t have to have experienced it to enjoy this video.

Another video, this one on how to get through airport security. Blisstree.com

10 cruise ships kids love. Tripso

Surviving a road trip. MSNBC

How to save money on summer car rentals. USA Today

Travel News That Matters to Families: July 8, 2009

>> Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Prices slashed at Washington (state) hotels and restaurants. USA Today

The Head Snuggler Puts and End to Drooping Heads : A Review & Giveaway

Ah, yet another product that I wish I had invented. An idea so simple, so needed and only now is it being addressed.

If you have a little one in a car seat you know what I mean. On any given car ride little ones tend to fall asleep. And very soon their little heads are so far forward they are practically touching their bellies. If your child is older, like Brenna, they may go sideways. Either way it looks uncomfortable.

I spent years trying to address this problem; Doug or I would lean into the back seat and straighten the girls' heads only to have them nod back down within minutes. I couldn't think of anything to solve the problem short of tying their heads down- and I'm pretty sure that wouldn't have been comfortable.

When I first saw the Head Snuggler I wasn't sure it would work. It's a really simple idea. I figured Caelan's little head would just nod right out of it. I should learn to not make judgements until I try something. Because it worked wonderfully.

It fit easily on the car seat (it also fits on strollers) and didn't bother Caelan at all when I put it on after she fell asleep. I even pulled it down to shield her eyes from the sun. Brenna, who rarely naps, has requested one for her booster- just to cover her eyes.

If your child naps in the car and gets "droopy" I highly recommend the Head Snuggler. It works.

You can buy the Head Snuggler online for $20.99 + s/h.

For Have Kid Will Travel readers: To receive a 15% discount simply complete your purchase at www.melrosekids.com and then email info@melrosekids.com and mention this blog post along with your name and you will receive a credit.

Melrose Kids has offered a head snuggler for one of my readers in the green with polka dots design.

To enter just leave a comment.

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The fine print:
Make sure I can easily find an email to contact you; I will not search for one. Contest ends July 14 at 11:59pm. I will draw the winner July 15. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 3 days to respond. If I do not hear back from the winner within that time another winner will be drawn.

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And now for the winners!

Winner #1:

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Timestamp: 2009-07-08 20:15:07 UTC

Cindy B. of Montana July 8, 2009 2:13 AM
tweeting http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/2529134170

Winner #2:

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Timestamp: 2009-07-08 20:16:39 UTC

myfourkids July 2, 2009 10:56 PM

These are great - and I love how they last so long too!! I would use them at the county fair, when we go camping, any where we go with a large amount of people!!

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Timestamp: 2009-07-08 20:18:19 UTC

Andie Anderson July 1, 2009 10:19 PM

I just subscribed to HKWT! Thanks.

Thanks to everyone who entered!All winners have been emailed and have 3 days to respond. If I do not hear from the winners in that time a new winner will be chosen.

Travel News That Matters to Families: July 7, 2009

>> Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Parent's guide to kids flying solo. Best Kid Friendly Travel

Southwest launches 2 day fare sale. USA Today

Air Tran & Frontier also have sales. MSNBC

Lessons to learn from car rental horror stories. USA Today

Attention-getting ads get people on the road. Forbes