Comments on: Vacation “How to organize three kids and your self to go to a Caribbean Cruise” http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/ Just another UMass Boston Blogs site Sat, 26 May 2012 22:29:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://blogs.umb.edu/?v=3.4.1 By: lisamckenna001 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-15 lisamckenna001 Sat, 26 May 2012 22:29:32 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-15 I would like to go on a cruise to Europe. I think I would have to really plan for that trip. I would like to go on a cruise to Europe. I think I would have to really plan for that trip.

]]> By: Case Vacanza nel Salento http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-14 Case Vacanza nel Salento Sat, 26 May 2012 20:54:21 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-14 We cannot forget the great place even in the south of Italy.... for our Vacation....the Maldive of Salento We cannot forget the great place even in the south of Italy…. for our Vacation….the Maldive of Salento

]]> By: Cruisin Susan Kruglanski http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-13 Cruisin Susan Kruglanski Wed, 16 May 2012 17:21:30 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-13 I find that many people overpack and over worry when preparing for a cruise. When we first started cruising we packed everything. But most things were brought back unused. After over sixty cruises, I can give this advice. Pack light, have fun, and don't worry. I find that many people overpack and over worry when preparing for a cruise.

When we first started cruising we packed everything. But most things were brought back unused. After over sixty cruises, I can give this advice.

Pack light, have fun, and don’t worry.

]]> By: Carlann http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-12 Carlann Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:50:20 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-12 Easy Lisa...buy clothes two sizes bigger for your son(he would actually like that), and for the females. Buy the swimsuit about one size bigger for the 9yr old and well the oldest needs to buy her own, lol. I'm going to reserve all other comments for a phone call. Easy Lisa…buy clothes two sizes bigger for your son(he would actually like that), and for the females. Buy the swimsuit about one size bigger for the 9yr old and well the oldest needs to buy her own, lol. I’m going to reserve all other comments for a phone call.

]]> By: lisamckenna001 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-10 lisamckenna001 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:30:50 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-10 Hi Nia that sounds like a great idea. I know there are laundry on the cruise, but it is one laundry room to one level. I'll just walk with some clips and hang it out on the balcony( hope it doesn't blow away) :-) Hi Nia
that sounds like a great idea. I know there are laundry on the cruise, but it is one laundry room to one level. I’ll just walk with some clips and hang it out on the balcony( hope it doesn’t blow away) :-)

]]> By: Nia http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-6 Nia Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:44:32 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-6 How exciting, an entire family cruise! One of the things I learned to do on my cruises is wash certain clothes in the (tiny) shower with you so that you don't have to bring 4 or 5 of the same things. You can wash tank tops, bathing suits, cotton skirts and dresses... This keeps you from accumulating too much dirty clothes to bring back while trying to keep them separate from the clean clothes while still on the ship lol. I'm pretty sure there is laundry on the ship but this is quicker and you don't have to go anywhere. Hope that helps you pack less, particularly for the girls! How exciting, an entire family cruise! One of the things I learned to do on my cruises is wash certain clothes in the (tiny) shower with you so that you don’t have to bring 4 or 5 of the same things. You can wash tank tops, bathing suits, cotton skirts and dresses… This keeps you from accumulating too much dirty clothes to bring back while trying to keep them separate from the clean clothes while still on the ship lol. I’m pretty sure there is laundry on the ship but this is quicker and you don’t have to go anywhere. Hope that helps you pack less, particularly for the girls!

]]> By: lisamckenna001 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-5 lisamckenna001 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:12:50 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-5 Hi Olubukola I have 8 empty suit case to fill up, so planning early seems to be a good idea. For me i'm not growing taller( probably wider) so i can start buying clothes for my self. My son he is easy, boy's are always easy just buy their clothes 2 size bigger and they are happy campers. My girls on the other hand, thats a problem. My 9 year old is growing an inch every day, My 21 year old she love to do stuff last minute, So that is 2 suit case would remain empty untill 2 days before the cruise. Well at least I'm half way done. Lisa Hi Olubukola
I have 8 empty suit case to fill up, so planning early seems to be a good idea. For me i’m not growing taller( probably wider) so i can start buying clothes for my self. My son he is easy, boy’s are always easy just buy their clothes 2 size bigger and they are happy campers. My girls on the other hand, thats a problem. My 9 year old is growing an inch every day, My 21 year old she love to do stuff last minute, So that is 2 suit case would remain empty untill 2 days before the cruise. Well at least I’m half way done.
Lisa

]]> By: lisa http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-4 lisa Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:02:37 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-4 hi Julia Glad to here that i help you in deciding where to go for vacation. It is nice to plan a trip with you family, but it is super excited when it is a cruise. That is the reason why i like to cruse, visiting different places on one trip is very exciting. Preparing fo it on the other hand that's a lot of work. Let me know which cruise you going on, and how it is shaping up bye lisa hi Julia
Glad to here that i help you in deciding where to go for vacation. It is nice to plan a trip with you family, but it is super excited when it is a cruise. That is the reason why i like to cruse, visiting different places on one trip is very exciting. Preparing fo it on the other hand that’s a lot of work. Let me know which cruise you going on, and how it is shaping up
bye
lisa

]]> By: Olubukola http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-3 Olubukola Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:46:39 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-3 I find lists are helpful to me. Have an empty suitcase and start putting items in there as you buy. Aside from clothes you should think about overpriced items to buy on sale before the trip so you're not stuck with the cruise or destination prices. Things like an extra swimsuit, sunscreen or lotion. Reviewing the guide on "cruising" may be helpful. As far as clothes, discount stores such as TJMaxx, Burlington, or Ross aren't bad. I find lists are helpful to me. Have an empty suitcase and start putting items in there as you buy. Aside from clothes you should think about overpriced items to buy on sale before the trip so you’re not stuck with the cruise or destination prices. Things like an extra swimsuit, sunscreen or lotion. Reviewing the guide on “cruising” may be helpful. As far as clothes, discount stores such as TJMaxx, Burlington, or Ross aren’t bad.

]]> By: Julia Fesbel http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/2012/04/18/vacation-how-to-organize-three-kids-and-your-self-to-go-to-a-caribbean-cruise/#comment-2 Julia Fesbel Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:57:30 +0000 http://blogs.umb.edu/lisamckenna001/?p=52#comment-2 Hey Lisa! I have 3 kids as well and we have been trying to organize a family vacation for 5 years now! I have a 10 year old, a 17 year old and a 20 year old. Reading your blog has inspired me to do a cruise rather than just go to one place that way everyone can do something they like. Great Blog!!!!! Hey Lisa! I have 3 kids as well and we have been trying to organize a family vacation for 5 years now! I have a 10 year old, a 17 year old and a 20 year old. Reading your blog has inspired me to do a cruise rather than just go to one place that way everyone can do something they like. Great Blog!!!!!

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