tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post4484129290666919063..comments2024-03-28T03:15:22.942-04:00Comments on Guilty Chocoholic Mama: How to Plan a Fun, Successful Family Vacation (Yes, Really)Elizabeth Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-38957072107040946442017-09-22T05:04:59.122-04:002017-09-22T05:04:59.122-04:00Nice Information provided in the blog.
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You Queens rule.Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-26177140243155531402016-06-16T00:09:13.852-04:002016-06-16T00:09:13.852-04:00BRILLIANT! This is amazing, helpful and not overwh...BRILLIANT! This is amazing, helpful and not overwhelming. Just truth. "Mothers do not go on vacation...they facilitate vacation for the rest of their family." All the yeses. Thank you so much for linking up with us - pinning this one to our Spiel the Beans board!The Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13282350059970518315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-8143446934978270082016-06-14T20:42:57.430-04:002016-06-14T20:42:57.430-04:00Thank you so much, Shelly! I was so glad to find y...Thank you so much, Shelly! I was so glad to find your sweet link party...and not just because I already had this post ready to go. ;) I loved seeing the affirmation of what I try to do in your fabulous post! May all the joys of summer be yours!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-44789628374220649272016-06-14T10:33:11.399-04:002016-06-14T10:33:11.399-04:00So much goodness here! I definitely agree with th...So much goodness here! I definitely agree with the philosophy that I am facilitating the vacation...and I'm good with that! I think we shared some of the same basic ideas today. You are the second person recently I've seen share this location....going to have to pin it for future reference for sure. Thanks so much for linking up with us Elizabeth! <br /><br />Shelly||<a href="http://queeninbetween.blogspot.com/" title="The Queen in Between" rel="nofollow">The Queen in Between</a>Shelly @ The Queen in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605641354766787650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-84779432770984624952016-06-13T19:04:47.411-04:002016-06-13T19:04:47.411-04:00You know it, Samantha...I am SO not a "jump r...You know it, Samantha...I am SO not a "jump right back in" sort of mom! ;) Thank you for hosting the Family Joy party...so glad I found you!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-11173794439548068842016-06-13T18:58:14.120-04:002016-06-13T18:58:14.120-04:00We always have to have a recovery day after our tr...We always have to have a recovery day after our trips. It's just to hard to jump right back into work and school without some time to rest and unpack. Thanks for joining the Family Joy link party!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369117955767238717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-60575788852688606292016-06-07T06:54:27.112-04:002016-06-07T06:54:27.112-04:00Aw, thank you, sweet Christine! That whole "f...Aw, thank you, sweet Christine! That whole "facilitator" spin is a big one for me. I need it, too, because "selfless" is 100% NOT my auto-restore setting. As a mom thinks, so she is? Anyway, that's what works for me. ;) Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a piece of your lovely heart. xoxoElizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-50791027408061150322016-06-06T23:47:43.390-04:002016-06-06T23:47:43.390-04:00Your lists are the best! I love this: "I th...Your lists are the best! I love this: "I think that if you frame what you're doing as 'facilitating vacation' for the rest of your family rather than 'going on vacation' yourself" is the BEST! It's great to just accept that fact so that everyone else will enjoy themselves more. This is also another example of how much motherhood is about giving of ourselves and being so selfless--a lesson God had to teach me and continues to teach me! ;-)Christine Leebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977682154027653277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-76992803110728617962016-06-06T19:51:22.612-04:002016-06-06T19:51:22.612-04:00Thank you so much! I'm a pretty big fan of the...Thank you so much! I'm a pretty big fan of the buffer day myself. It really helps me enjoy the entire rest of the trip to know I've got it as a cushion at the end. There again, it's mostly a mental game for me. (Cue my family: "um, YEAH!") Here's hoping you have a need for these tips--i.e., a vacation in the works--soon! :) Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-65015509058865478102016-06-06T19:43:23.493-04:002016-06-06T19:43:23.493-04:00Oh my word, Sarah, you're right! HOW could I h...Oh my word, Sarah, you're right! HOW could I have made such an omission?! I suppose it's because chocolate is such an integral part of our family's existence that I just auto-factored it in! ;) I'm so excited for your family on your first trip, especially given the assurance that YOU WILL HAVE FUN. Hahaha...blessings on you in particular, oh facilitator! I pray your time away is everything you want it to be. Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-20910577328333789042016-06-06T19:36:08.225-04:002016-06-06T19:36:08.225-04:00I love your tips, especially the buffer day. Thes...I love your tips, especially the buffer day. These will come in handy the next time we take a vacation. :)mommymandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712112011545035655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-38375351506901815382016-06-06T17:01:36.126-04:002016-06-06T17:01:36.126-04:00Wait, I don't think you said "Moms need l...Wait, I don't think you said "Moms need lots of chocolate to survive family road-trips." Maybe you did, and I just missed it. Loved your advice, we are headed on our first family road trip soon...and I love the WE ARE GOING TO HAVE FUN announcement and the idea of viewing yourself as a facilitator (just accepting the fact up front). Sarah Koontzhttp://www.sarahkoontz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-81470959269556609312016-06-06T08:07:54.825-04:002016-06-06T08:07:54.825-04:00You are 100% right: I DO love this! In fact, much ...You are 100% right: I DO love this! In fact, much as I am thrilled and humbled and honored to be chosen by the brilliant and fabulous YOU as a feature, this twist is so much fun. Whew is right...that was a close call! Mercy...this "baring our souls as bloggers" thing can get a bit tricky, can't it? ;) Anyway, this exchange has just made my day. Thank you for that, my friend! :)I'm going to be giggling about this the whole way along on my morning walk now...Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-86498110306047368832016-06-06T07:59:01.690-04:002016-06-06T07:59:01.690-04:00Oh, goodness, you are going to LOVE this - I was a...Oh, goodness, you are going to LOVE this - I was all set to feature you again this week (because you are nothing but brilliant, my friend!), but just as I was setting it all up, I realized I couldn't - all because of my comment - because I totally know that some of those "birthday pals" read my blog! Whew! Such a close escape! Anyway, I feel horrible that I messed up a chance to feature you again, but I also know that you'll completely understand... ;)Syncopated Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284824722526828224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-7270554429084612362016-06-04T07:21:33.589-04:002016-06-04T07:21:33.589-04:00I never thought about the whole "purpose as f...I never thought about the whole "purpose as first step" application to life in general, Jenny, but you're right! And you've also nailed the extra importance of that when other people are involved in the planning! ;) Thanks so much for stopping by from the Shine!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-17987994630607059872016-06-03T11:28:31.504-04:002016-06-03T11:28:31.504-04:00#1: for real. Every time you undertake to plan any...#1: for real. Every time you undertake to plan anything, the first step always has to be identifying the purpose of that activity. Especially if others (like your spouse) are planning it with you!<br />#SHINEbloghopJenny Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320766378823015885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-18988681698260352272016-06-02T22:15:22.023-04:002016-06-02T22:15:22.023-04:00Heehee...that sounds like a good idea, too, Justin...Heehee...that sounds like a good idea, too, Justina! My husband and I have been blessed to take several just-us vacations, and I do think it helps me be a more cheerful and grateful "facilitator" for the family trips. Thanks so much for stopping by from Growing Social Media for Bloggers! :)Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-52798190789360286482016-06-02T22:07:00.710-04:002016-06-02T22:07:00.710-04:00Being the facilitator is the worst. We have to ha...Being the facilitator is the worst. We have to have a family vacation and a vacation with just myself and my husband so we can really relax. Good info.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598428599979246834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-15184105239758705102016-06-02T22:03:05.699-04:002016-06-02T22:03:05.699-04:00Thank you, Beth...it's nice to meet a fellow f...Thank you, Beth...it's nice to meet a fellow fan of the buffer day! Thanks so much for stopping by from Growing Social Media for Bloggers! :)Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-47121713296999049782016-06-02T18:14:14.158-04:002016-06-02T18:14:14.158-04:00I always plan a buffer day. It helps with the tra...I always plan a buffer day. It helps with the transition for everyone. Also, I don't think moms ever get a vacation. Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11789065999168698632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-21031504449894816872016-06-02T16:50:47.730-04:002016-06-02T16:50:47.730-04:00Maria, thank you so much for taking time to leave ...Maria, thank you so much for taking time to leave this encouraging and thoughtful comment! You are so right about that "let's make this weekend..." mindset..especially with a 2-year-old! This kind of thinking is NOT my default setting by any stretch of the imagination. But when I ask God to help me live beyond myself and to bless my family--no matter what--He is faithful to do it. Thank you again for leaving your sweet thoughts...blessings on your threesome this summer, whether you're staying or going!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-40437192881801203802016-06-02T14:26:20.045-04:002016-06-02T14:26:20.045-04:00Ok these are super smart tips for a vacation, Eliz...Ok these are super smart tips for a vacation, Elizabeth. I love your first point. Deciding to the purpose of the trip before even planning it is crucial. It'll determine so many factor and really sets the tone for your excursion. I also love that you pointed out the importance of "no matter what..." My husband and I do this when we're going for long weekends with our 2 year old. We get in the car and we say, "no matter what, let's make this weekend..." and we go from there. This way, if something doesn't go the way we plan, we have an understanding that we can still make the best of it. Love this post! Thank you for sharing it on #shinebloghop this week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421898683019359598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-29211659856438781582016-06-01T18:52:12.467-04:002016-06-01T18:52:12.467-04:00Aw, thank you! The planning does take a bit of doi...Aw, thank you! The planning does take a bit of doing, but when it all works out--and "works out" needs to be a very loose term!--it's pretty special. Thank you so much for stopping by!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-26756019984777431382016-06-01T10:50:23.901-04:002016-06-01T10:50:23.901-04:00great tips! I'm not a mom so I can only imagin...great tips! I'm not a mom so I can only imagine how insane that is to plan, but it sounds like you're doing a great job! glad the trip was fun for you guys :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389799595728203461noreply@blogger.com