| Kim Milnes | Activity https://staging.jcfamilies.com/members/kimmilnes/activity/ Activity feed for Kim Milnes. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:25:12 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.4.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 8352a3402b7a2954179e8af3f6458c73 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25275 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:01:20 -0400  
Since our boys are in summer school this year we have been staying close to home.  However, I can’t stay put for too long, so we decided to hit the road and take a long weekend up in Lake Placid. We had never b […]

]]> 3bfefcc6adca3871b5188cb07c26f7c3 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25349 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:12:30 -0400  Since airlines introduced the “Check Bag Fee”, many of you have been packing light or trying to stuff it all in to your carry-on bag.   Well, recently many of the airlines introduced new size restrictions for c […]

]]> 6f4012b771bb5bcc186eb9b949fd888c Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25398 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 19:13:00 -0400 I think cruising is a GREAT vacation option for everyone, especially families.  Also, in the last few years cruise lines have been making great strides to appeal to families and their many needs. 

While the […]

]]> 6acd844409a5130bf5e3ee91f55452b3 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25424 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:37:49 -0400 I am always looking for ways to save on my client’s travel, as well as my own.   When I think about saving money, I put value at the top of my list. I believe it is best to not just see the total price, but to r […]

]]> fd9784d9a41f51daaedfeeb197269113 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25533 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:12:23 -0500 You have been counting the days until your much needed vacation. You arrive at the airport 2 hours early to make sure you have plenty of time to check in and get through security. When you get to the ticket […]

]]> 20256842279fd2b3815d3d37e3573383 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25535 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:30:00 -0500  

I have been doing a lot of airline research lately for my clients.  Prices seem to be out of control with no end in sight.  I have seen $400-$700 fares from NYC to Orlando for Spring Break travel,  when in […]

]]> 09093b946088e42b2491a0284651c225 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25592 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:00:00 -0500 I remember a few years ago my husband surprised our family on Christmas with a trip to Atlantis.  Even better, he included my Mother and his Mom, as well.  He made special cards and handed them out on Ch […]

]]> 1f060f05661b2d290f88a74d1c2941d7 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25677 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:53:15 -0500 The Franklyn D. Resort and Spa in Jamaica is an all-suite, all-inclusive family resort. The resort was recently awarded a 2012 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice award for the The Top 25 Hotels & Motels for Fam […]

]]> 8f9fef065500b6a3f8a40a04195e5e3a Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25717 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:42:42 -0500 Jersey City Traveling Tips for Stress Free Holiday Travel

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! Yeah, that is unless you are traveling and your flights is delayed or cancelled, the airline loses your lug […]

]]> e1f0b35b9e19e08a02efcb5247b5a0d9 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25740 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:44:23 -0500 When visiting a new city like New York, Paris or Rome there are those famous attractions that most of us are going to want to visit.  It may be “touristy”, but most of us want to see the Empire State […]

]]> 814e1dc46a401313473dba6a0bb4c54a Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25826 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 23:24:31 -0400 Yes, it is that look of fear and dread that takes over most parents when they think of flying with their kids. I hate to see families forgoing vacations, just for fear of what will happen when flying with t […]

]]> afd22c1f1ffa0cea5be9cf652f6f348d Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=25929 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:23:30 -0400 I think a cruise is a GREAT vacation choice for families. First, they are a great value. You have your food, activities and room all included in the price. As well, you and the family can explore more […]

]]> 971415e946c8026e002cae7940bb28c3 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26042 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:00:00 -0400  

 

My boys are constantly taking my iphone or ipad and leaving it somewhere.  Usually, somewhere I can’t find it and of course they do not remember where they put it.  I will usually use the Find My Iph […]

]]> 164fbeda7f40f4f181ad02c3b21f8f15 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26050 Wed, 04 Sep 2013 17:57:45 -0400 OK, I know you are going to pack clothes, shoes, underwear and all that FUN stuff for your next family vacation.   But, if you need help to remember the basics, you can sign up for my Busy Mom’s Vac […]

]]> 9d2d28a615a9be7a7e23a9bb2b91af5f Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26070 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:29:29 -0400 My oh my where has the summer gone. Kids are back in school or will be soon, and it seems like we are on a bullet train straight through the holidays and on to 2014. So along with all the back to school […]

]]> 394f44ae8224aab9f09c74262f5d8d2e Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26101 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:13:13 -0400 I found a great article this week from the CNN Travel staff . They took all their collective travel knowledge and decided to share the big travel mistakes they have made over time to hopefully, help us from ma […]

]]> 686ca331ebf64030a8bdb85e7be9f1ef Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26128 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:05:19 -0400 If I am going to be spending money while I am away on vacation, why not be able to save some as well.   Even better, how about being able to save enough money for a fun little souvenir or maybe a meal. I k […]

]]> 8e842f907cfe0596bec9382d42739c6d Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26136 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:17:03 -0400 For a lot families, I think flying can be the biggest stress of their vacation. Adding to the stress is making sure you will all have seats and will be able to sit together. I recently had this issue.   Since […]

]]> e0aaeb69efae79fca5594ffd0d4c7583 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26158 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:54:42 -0400 When traveling with kids there is all the “stuff” you have to bring. I think some of that “stuff” should at least make the vacation less stressful and more enjoyable.  Here are some of my FAVORITE travel […]

]]> 24b6e9a9600859cf7e7f114797289638 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26179 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:25:20 -0400 When it comes to traveling as a family I think some of the biggest challenges are budget, making sure there are activities for the kids, as well Mom and Dad being able to get some adult/date time.  While I bel […]

]]> 65a6d3a4f658a8c33d2a51f283865346 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26222 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:41:05 -0400 Go Back in Time, A Day at Field Station: Dinosaurs Go Back in Time, A Day at Field Station: Dinosaurs Field Station: Dinosaurs is a world-class […]

]]> d89a40827cad91d475caf77981714ee5 Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26231 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:30:23 -0400 Legoland Discovery Center is located at Westchester’s Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers. There are several other LEGOLAND Discovery Center locations in the US including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Wor […]

]]> b691c473a2798d0482d120e09c5fcfbe Kim Milnes wrote a new post http://jcfamilies.bigdatanewsmagazine.com/?p=26233 Thu, 30 May 2013 23:35:05 -0400 I was reading a post on a Facebook group I belong to and was reminded of some very important travel tips. I know many of you are looking forward to traveling this summer, so wanted to share and hopefully save […]

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