Fast 5 Travel Tips: Mom, get in that photo!

5 Reasons to let go of your anxiety and jump in that photo.

1. Do it for your kids.  Let them have photos of their mother. They love you whether your hair is 'done' or not.

2. Stop feeling like a caretaker and more like a participant! It's your vacation too. Being included in the photo helps you feel included in the fun. Anything else is alienating.

3. Drop the excuses and be authentic. You wouldn't tell your best friend that she's too fat to get in a photo.... so why would you do this to yourself?

4. You will never be younger than you are today. (Even if you feel tired, ugly or grumpy, you will still never ever be younger!) Just smile!

5. Do it for your kids. Yes, I know this was the #1 reason, but honestly, it bears repeating. If you constantly tell your kids that they should go without you or that you don't NEED to be in the photo, or you don't want to JOIN the family, they might start automatically excluding you, or worse yet, they grow up and model the same behaviour thinking they, themselves, are not WORTHY of inclusion.

Caribbean Bargains Now & November

I just happen to love the Caribbean. I do, I do! I'd go now if I could! And if I ever win the lotto, you know where to find me.

However, in the meantime, here's a bargain a few destinations I'd love to visit.

See the November dates popping up in "last minute" sales already? These are the rebated, early payment Westjetvacations.com offers.

This one was spied at my favourite travel bargain site, www.redtag.ca

5 Reasons I LOVE Vegas

1. It is NEVER the same vacation twice.

2. Vegas is as much fun at 35 as it is 22, or 27 or 90. Whatever age you are, is perfect.

3. Vegas can be as much of a bargain as you want it to be, or as expensive as you can afford. It's your choice.

4. Dining.  Celebrity chefs, 5 star restaurants, worldly tastes.... or $3 tacos, or 2AM warm corned beef sandwiches (MGM, next to the sports book) it's all sooooooo good.

5. Whatever your entertainment preferences... concerts, clubs, art, exhibitions, variety, burlesque, comedy, magic, glitz, there is something you'll enjoy. And chances are.... there's a kiosk on the corner offering discount tickets.

Ok.... 6 reasons.... but I could probably give you a hundred.

6. Wear anything. Dress up. Be trendy. Wear a costume, a wig or feathers in your hair. You're perfect. You fit just the way you are. It's VEGAS!