Comments for Suburban Turmoil http://suburbanturmoil.com The Art of Imperfection Wed, 16 May 2012 04:36:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Secrets of Walt Disney World: Accommodations by Thesocalsoccermom http://suburbanturmoil.com/secrets-of-walt-disney-world-accommodations/2012/05/07/#comment-40590 Thesocalsoccermom Wed, 16 May 2012 04:36:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10538#comment-40590 We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and although it was amazing to see all the animals, it's really far from many of the parks.  We spent a lot of time just sitting on buses.  My favorite by far is the Wilderness Lodge.  It's absolutely beautiful with a great pool, but the best part is that you can just hop on a boat to get to the Magic Kingdom.  It's quick and fun.  We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and although it was amazing to see all the animals, it’s really far from many of the parks.  We spent a lot of time just sitting on buses.  My favorite by far is the Wilderness Lodge.  It’s absolutely beautiful with a great pool, but the best part is that you can just hop on a boat to get to the Magic Kingdom.  It’s quick and fun. 

]]> Comment on The Phony Wars? by Elizabeth Rago http://suburbanturmoil.com/the-phony-wars/2012/04/16/#comment-40589 Elizabeth Rago Wed, 16 May 2012 02:29:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10439#comment-40589 I just started following you and this was the first essay I read! (my favorite so far!) I am hell-bent on changing the attitude about SAH and WAHM's. It has taken me about 4 years, but I no longer get offended when family members send me job posts b/c "freelance writing isn't really work, is it?" We as parents need to change our attitudes from being on the defensive when it comes to our child rearing duties and start unconditionally supporting each other in our parenting community. I look forward to reading more from you! -Elizabeth I just started following you and this was the first essay I read! (my favorite so far!) I am hell-bent on changing the attitude about SAH and WAHM’s. It has taken me about 4 years, but I no longer get offended when family members send me job posts b/c “freelance writing isn’t really work, is it?”
We as parents need to change our attitudes from being on the defensive when it comes to our child rearing duties and start unconditionally supporting each other in our parenting community.

I look forward to reading more from you!
-Elizabeth

]]> Comment on Secrets of Walt Disney World: Accommodations by Cking218 http://suburbanturmoil.com/secrets-of-walt-disney-world-accommodations/2012/05/07/#comment-40588 Cking218 Sat, 12 May 2012 19:47:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10538#comment-40588 We have stayed at almost all of them at one time or another. Now if we take the kids it's the Pop Century everytime. Clean, comfortable, lots of pools and great food court. Very family friendly. Like you I was so less than impressed with the All Star but not all budget resorts are the same. If it's just us I prefer the Coronado and Hubby likes the Wilderness Lodge. But no matter what always get as close to the main building as you can. And as for the busses: If you are an early riser one park is always open to resort guests an hour before the normal time. WHAT EVER YOU DO: DO NOT GO TO THAT PARK! You will waste your extra hour in line for the bus or fighting crowds at the unbelieveably understaffed security/bag check line. Oh yeah: don't carry a bag if you can possibly avoid it. 45 minutes I waited one morning to be cleared for entry. 20 minutes in we were wondering just how much of the crap in it could go in the trash. I was amazed how much we could have dumped. UMMMM...The dining plan is awesome! Always make reservations though during the season if you are going to brave the heat. But really (and I live in Jacksonville, FL, we have annual passes) my number one Disney tip: Avoid summertime and spring break. November (NOT the week of Thanksgiving) and February are the best times to go. Cool, for FL at least, quiet, not so crowded. Really nice. We have stayed at almost all of them at one time or another. Now if we take the kids it’s the Pop Century everytime. Clean, comfortable, lots of pools and great food court. Very family friendly. Like you I was so less than impressed with the All Star but not all budget resorts are the same. If it’s just us I prefer the Coronado and Hubby likes the Wilderness Lodge. But no matter what always get as close to the main building as you can. And as for the busses: If you are an early riser one park is always open to resort guests an hour before the normal time. WHAT EVER YOU DO: DO NOT GO TO THAT PARK! You will waste your extra hour in line for the bus or fighting crowds at the unbelieveably understaffed security/bag check line. Oh yeah: don’t carry a bag if you can possibly avoid it. 45 minutes I waited one morning to be cleared for entry. 20 minutes in we were wondering just how much of the crap in it could go in the trash. I was amazed how much we could have dumped. UMMMM…The dining plan is awesome! Always make reservations though during the season if you are going to brave the heat. But really (and I live in Jacksonville, FL, we have annual passes) my number one Disney tip: Avoid summertime and spring break. November (NOT the week of Thanksgiving) and February are the best times to go. Cool, for FL at least, quiet, not so crowded. Really nice.

]]> Comment on WIN the Press Here Bestselling Book AND Ingenious Kids’ Phone App! by julie1916 http://suburbanturmoil.com/this-ingenious-app-will-educate-and-entertain-your-kids/2012/05/05/#comment-40587 julie1916 Sat, 12 May 2012 16:03:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10530#comment-40587 We love toddler/kid friendly apps.  My hairdresser introduced us to one and my son only calls it "Angie's game" now.  She is a multitude of famous in our house! We love toddler/kid friendly apps.  My hairdresser introduced us to one and my son only calls it “Angie’s game” now.  She is a multitude of famous in our house!

]]> Comment on Secrets of Walt Disney World: Accommodations by Castlebeckons http://suburbanturmoil.com/secrets-of-walt-disney-world-accommodations/2012/05/07/#comment-40586 Castlebeckons Sat, 12 May 2012 14:20:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10538#comment-40586 We did a family trip (13 people!) in 2010 and stayed at Caribbean Beach. I was reluctant because we had stayed there in 1996 on our honeymoon and wasn't overly impressed. I was pleasantly surprised! The food court was great for breakfast, and the kids loved exploring all the beach areas. Unfortunately, we didn't get to use the pools - we went in December and it was unseasonably cold! We are going back to WDW in December and will be staying at Port Orleans Riverside. We did a family trip (13 people!) in 2010 and stayed at Caribbean Beach. I was reluctant because we had stayed there in 1996 on our honeymoon and wasn’t overly impressed. I was pleasantly surprised! The food court was great for breakfast, and the kids loved exploring all the beach areas. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to use the pools – we went in December and it was unseasonably cold! We are going back to WDW in December and will be staying at Port Orleans Riverside.

]]> Comment on Secrets of Walt Disney World: Accommodations by dixondialogue http://suburbanturmoil.com/secrets-of-walt-disney-world-accommodations/2012/05/07/#comment-40585 dixondialogue Fri, 11 May 2012 15:38:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10538#comment-40585 We went to Disney in March with our 3 & 1 year old and had a great time! We stayed at the Pop Century which is a "value resort" and thought it was great - no complaints! We spent most of our time at the parks but they had several nice pools {they weren't overly themed but nicer than your average hotel pool} and the food court had tons of options that were delicious! The rooms were efficient, clean and although we weren't close to the main building it was only a 5 minute walk and a pool was right outside our door. We also got the free dining plan and loved it - can't wait to read your thoughts. I agree with the buses but I was expecting the crowd and sometimes my husband and I grumbled b/c the driver would say the bus was full but we knew after living in NYC that at least anther 10 people could have fit :) We went to Disney in March with our 3 & 1 year old and had a great time! We stayed at the Pop Century which is a “value resort” and thought it was great – no complaints! We spent most of our time at the parks but they had several nice pools {they weren’t overly themed but nicer than your average hotel pool} and the food court had tons of options that were delicious! The rooms were efficient, clean and although we weren’t close to the main building it was only a 5 minute walk and a pool was right outside our door. We also got the free dining plan and loved it – can’t wait to read your thoughts. I agree with the buses but I was expecting the crowd and sometimes my husband and I grumbled b/c the driver would say the bus was full but we knew after living in NYC that at least anther 10 people could have fit :)

]]> Comment on Secrets of Walt Disney World: Accommodations by catfang http://suburbanturmoil.com/secrets-of-walt-disney-world-accommodations/2012/05/07/#comment-40584 catfang Thu, 10 May 2012 22:18:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10538#comment-40584 When you noted "inside the resort" I was under the impression that you may have stayed at The Polynesian, The Floridian or The Contemporary. After all, those three are the only ones the monorail services. I guess that "inside the resort" has changed in meaning over the years. When you noted “inside the resort” I was under the impression that you may have stayed at The Polynesian, The Floridian or The Contemporary. After all, those three are the only ones the monorail services.

I guess that “inside the resort” has changed in meaning over the years.

]]> Comment on WIN the Press Here Bestselling Book AND Ingenious Kids’ Phone App! by Carolyn_1379 http://suburbanturmoil.com/this-ingenious-app-will-educate-and-entertain-your-kids/2012/05/05/#comment-40583 Carolyn_1379 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:39:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10530#comment-40583 Love recommendations for new apps! Thanks. Love recommendations for new apps! Thanks.

]]> Comment on WIN the Press Here Bestselling Book AND Ingenious Kids’ Phone App! by Jen Bowers http://suburbanturmoil.com/this-ingenious-app-will-educate-and-entertain-your-kids/2012/05/05/#comment-40582 Jen Bowers Tue, 08 May 2012 15:16:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10530#comment-40582 I'm always on the lookout for kid friendly apps.  Giving up my phone for a few minutes of quiet is a small price to pay! I’m always on the lookout for kid friendly apps.  Giving up my phone for a few minutes of quiet is a small price to pay!

]]> Comment on What They Don’t Tell You About Parenting: Gas Edition by Amanda http://suburbanturmoil.com/what-they-dont-tell-you-about-parenting-gas-edition/2012/04/26/#comment-40581 Amanda Tue, 08 May 2012 12:18:00 +0000 http://suburbanturmoil.com/?p=10517#comment-40581 I'm surprised having children didn't change that for you. My body became totally unpredictable when pregnant and shortly there after. I think I spent the first 6 months of pregnancy blushing around my husband and then I got over it. I’m surprised having children didn’t change that for you. My body became totally unpredictable when pregnant and shortly there after. I think I spent the first 6 months of pregnancy blushing around my husband and then I got over it.

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