The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

Fun for the Family at Launch Trampoline Park + Discount Code

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As a mom of four, I’m always looking for fun, indoor attractions for my family. It’s especially great to find a place that works for all of us, parents included! Launch Trampoline Park just re-opened in Warwick, Rhode Island and it’s a place you could spend hours of endless fun. After our time there, my kids were so wiped they slept the entire way home!

Saving Money: Family Travel Planning Tips

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While planning our recent weekend New York City trip, I learned a few tips and tricks on how my family could save money for vacation. While most of my tips are strategic, the goal is that our vacations (big or small) do not break the bank.

Tips for Traveling to NYC with Small Children in a Big Family

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Last month we traveled to New York City to meet with our West Coast family and while I was excited during the planning process, I had some worries that this big city trip would be too ambitious for my group at this point in their lives. But, our reservation was booked and it was non-refundable, so we went!

At-Home Date Night Valentine’s Day Ideas

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I like to celebrate Valentine’s Day by doing something fun with my husband that focuses on us as a couple and what we enjoy about each other. We certainly do not go out like we used to, but we love to enjoy ourselves at home. 

Festival of Lights Fun at Edaville Family Theme Park

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There are so many things to love about the holiday season, but a big reason I love it so much is because of family traditions. Edaville Family Theme Park could be quite possibly New England’s most memorable holiday tradition. It’s a beautifully kept theme park that goes all out for the holiday season.

Handy Items for Your Summer Road Trips

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It’s day four of our summer vacation and already my kids are looking for more to do. You should see my parenting style these days. I’m certain they’ve eaten too many popsicles and probably watched too much TV. I’ve known for a while that going into this summer, in particular, may prove challenging for me because my youngest is only 7 weeks old.

Renting a Stroller During Your Disney Trip

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We survived our Walt Disney World trip. I’ll be honest, I had my doubts because my boys are very active and I wasn’t sure how they’d handle waiting in line or walking through the park. But, it all went well and the kids were great!

Helpful Tips For Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation With Toddlers

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To say I’ve been planning this vacation for months is an understatement. My husband jokes with me and says “Are we going to talk about Disney every day until we leave?” And my answer, of course, was “YES!” I have researched some very cool ways to make this vacation a little more magical for our family.

Fall Bucket List: 10 Family-Friendly Activities

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While I love all things fall, I do not enjoy all things scary when it comes to Halloween. Since my children are little I’ve been able to avoid that part of this time of year. This list of fun family-friendly activities is great for all ages.

Day Trip Delight: Edaville USA

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When you have young kids like I do, there comes a point where you learn their threshold for activities. For example, no more than two errands in a row or someone will be melting down or asking for a doughnut.