I can’t believe that in one week from today we will be on our way to British Columbia for Christmas. I am ready for a fun family vacation but there is still a lot that I need to do before I leave. Like finish sewing my daughters Christmas gift. I’ve started on it but then decided to fix all my cloth grocery bags because I really don’t need any more plastic bags under my sink.
I am also wanting to put together little baggies of activities and snacks to keep the kids from getting bored. I would love suggestions for activities.
Our goal is to make it to Portland, Oregon the first night but that is a 12 hour drive so I don’t know if we actually make it. It would be nice if I could book a motel online so we don’t have to ask around at our destination for prices. I’m not a big hotel person, I always wonder if the blankets we’re washed before we got there. I do have to say that my favourite hotel I have been to is the Peabody Hotel in Orlando florida (you can see pictures at this florida hotels page. I was only about 8 or 9 when we stayed there during one of my dad’s business trips. I loved how at certain times they would have ducks walking around!
December 12th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Something that we have done when we go home, we get dollar store toys or items or activites, wrap them up in wrapping paper. Rachel will unwrap one and play with it for a while. When she gets older we will have a map and circle the places for when she gets to open another present. We have done this once, and during a 10 hour car drive, I bought 5 gifts, and she only opened three. But she’s also really good in the car. Also, you can always check priceline.com for prices on hotels, to get a cheaper price. It works great in big cities. for example you could try to get a four star hotel and put in your price for like $30 and if they take it, then you can get a good deal. Anyway, Good luck and Merry Christmas!
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Melissa Reply:
December 14th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Thank you for the idea to wrap gifts. I think my girls will love that!
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December 12th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
The Motel 6 that is very close to the Portland Oregon Temple is clean and reasonably priced…or at least it was a few years ago when we were there.
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Melissa Reply:
December 14th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Thanks for the suggestion, it is always nice to know that which hotels have clean rooms before you decide stay there.
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December 13th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Oh cool!!!
Have a different Christmas you lovely 4!
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