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Hitting the Road? Survive the Winter Travel Season with the Help of Disney Family.com (closed)

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Do you tend to get lost in the shuffle between family, work & holiday-related obligations and festivities?

I know I do! I’d love a little “me time” to just relax by a warm fire and read a book, or give myself a pedicure. I always tend to ignore my toes in the winter, telling myself that no one will see them anyway!

But back to traveling. Having just taken a family road trip this weekend, I know how important it is to have the information you need to plan your vacation. Because – really – who does ALL the research, books the hotel, picks the restaurants? Mom does. At least that’s how it works in our family.

If you’re looking for expert reviews, travel recommendations, and age-appropriate points of interest for family-friendly destinations on any budget, visit DisneyFamily.com/Travel. This site has tons of ideas that are sure to give you inspiration for family trips year-round. There’s even a community where you can meet fellow parent travelers!

Disney Family.com recognizes the importance of taking time for oneself during the busy holiday season. That’s why they’re offering some luxurious treats to help moms get through the hustle and bustle of this time of year. One lucky reader will win a “Survive the Winter Travel Season with Family.com” kit!

It includes a BUILT bottle tote, Godiva Holiday Truffle box, adult GAP mittens, a scented candle from Restoration Hardware, and a set of 4 holiday Mini Merry nail polishes from OPI.

A total value of $82!

To enter, please leave a comment telling me about any holiday travel plans, or let me know if you are one of the lucky ones that get to stay home this holiday season.

For extra entries:

  • Subscribe to my feed by feedreader or email (or let me know if you already do).
  • Follow me on Twitter (@OhMariana) and tweet about this giveaway: Win a Winter Travel Season Survival Kit from @ohMariana and #DisneyFamily.comTravel – http://bit.ly/6hCfNb
  • Grab my button (at the bottom of the page) and link to me in your sidebar or blog roll.

Contest ends: December 10th, 2009 11:59 pm EST. US entries only. Leave a separate comment for each entry & a valid email address/blog URL. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.

Giveaway prize provided by Disney Family.com Travel; no other compensation was received for this post.


  1. Sarah , says:

    We’re staying home so my Dad can recuperate from his surgery.

  2. Alexandrea M , says:

    After the last couple of years of Christmas travel delays, we have decided to skip holiday travel and just stay at home with our cats! We’ve decided to visit the family in Early January instead, so it will be much less stressful.

  3. Renee Richardson , says:

    We are staying home this Holiday. I really wish I could go back to my hometown for the Holidays but unfortunately not this year. My family hasn’t met my 18 month old son yet :( Hopefully next year. Thanks for the great contest and Happy Holidays :)

  4. Maja Meza , says:

    we are staying home

  5. Maja Meza , says:

    email subscriber

  6. Pamela S , says:

    We’ll be home Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but travel 2 1/2 hours our of town the day after. Thanks.

  7. Pamela S , says:

    Subscribed to your feed. Thanks.

  8. amy delong , says:

    we get to stay home,both sets of parents come to our place Christmas!I am sooo happy we do not travel on the holiday!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  9. Andi , says:

    We’re going skiing!

  10. melissa nunley , says:

    we’re traveling back to texas (we’re in florida) to visit my parents – it’s been over a year since we saw family last.

  11. Michele , says:

    We will only be traveling down the street to my hubby’s parents house. No big plans this year.

  12. JenniferB , says:

    no travel plans- get to stay home for Christmas

    ejxd95@gmail.com

  13. JenniferB , says:

    subscribed with google reader

  14. JenniferB , says:

    following on twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/jblanton41/status/6547168875

  15. carol ~ , says:

    I am one of the lucky ones-I get to stay home and cook for everyone! LOL

  16. carol ~ , says:

    Email subscriber~spcale at yahoo dot com.

  17. carol ~ , says:

    Subscribe to my feed by feedreader

  18. carol ~ , says:

    I follow and Tweet!~http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/6548920950

  19. Gloria S , says:

    we get to stay home and our children are coming to visit us

  20. Jackee , says:

    I am staying home this year. We will have a nice seafood dinner, lots of fireplace sitting and cocoa sipping too!

  21. Jackee , says:

    Following on twitter as happeegirl
    tweet http://twitter.com/happeegirl/status/6549641985

  22. Patti Sherman , says:

    I am staying home by the fireside with a nice glass of wine .

  23. Lisa , says:

    We’ll be staying home this year but relatives are coming over!

  24. Lisa , says:

    I’m a subscriber

  25. Helen S , says:

    We will be staying home during Christmas but travelling later.

  26. Charity S. , says:

    I get to stay home! I really didn’t want to go anywhere. Thanks

  27. Charity S. , says:

    email subscriber

  28. Charity S. , says:
  29. Heather Hart , says:

    I get to stay home this holiday, which suits me fine!

  30. Jennifer Jozwiak , says:

    I am travelling but only about an hour.

  31. Sandra S. , says:

    We are traveling to my mom’s for Christmas. Luckily it is only a couple of hours away. Thanks!
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  32. Sandra S. , says:

    I am a email subscriber
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  33. Susan Ledet , says:

    I’m staying home for the holidays. I was hoping that I could get my son who is away at college home for the holidays but the airfare is way too expensive this year. It’s hard having Christmas without him.

  34. Susan Ledet , says:

    I subscribe to your feed.

  35. trixx , says:

    I plan on visiting my sister this Christmas to see my baby nephew!

  36. trixx , says:

    I’m a subscriber

  37. Chrysa , says:

    We’ll be traveling back east this year. I’m looking forward to it!
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  39. Jay French , says:

    Only a short road trip this season, to visit my family.

  40. Ginny , says:

    We are staying home this holiday season, I wish I was traveling. I wish I was traveling somewhere warm, it is getting cold in Michigan!
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  41. Ginny , says:

    I’m subscribed
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  43. Barbara Long , says:

    Our travel plan are driving 30 minutes to our daughter’s house for dinner on Christmas day.

  44. Gianna , says:

    We’re staying home :)

  45. Sand , says:

    We’re staying home this season.

  46. Shannon , says:

    I’ll probably travel to see my dad

  47. Shannon , says:

    subscribed