This past summer, I had the opportunity to go on a trip without my children. While I was out of the country, I tried to make it as easy as possible for my children, my parents - who were taking care of them, and for my husband and myself.

Preparing Your Home for When You're Away
Preparing your home before leaving on a child-free vacation.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2490.asp

Do you talk on your cell phone while you are driving? Did you make resolutions with your children this year? Do you have some of your own? How often do you get to go away without your children? Stop by the forum and engage in conversation:

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Lisa Polovin Pinkus, Moms Editor
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