Take heed: We do not have a refrigerator to chill your medicine or a microwave to heat the baby’s bottle. If you have a child, bring diapers. If you are diabetic, bring snacks. If you require a flight attendant’s undivided attention and the inventory of a drug store—bring along a personal attendant.

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I never realized the power of Amazon. So far, I have ordered my son’s vitamins, ink for my printer, a camera for my husband and cooking supplies for my gluten free collection. I even check for lingerie before I started to write this and yep, they have that too! For the guys or gals like me, they even have tools.

Everything that I have purchased from Amazon (including the other businesses they work with), I have been please on the ease of using the website and receiving my products. Shipping time is always pretty quick.

If you do order from them regularly, they offer Amazon Prime which offers free 2 day shipping or 1 day shipping for only $3.99 per item. You are given a free 2 week trial and the cost is $79 a year.

Some items are even eligible for the Super Saver which gives you free shipping (5-9 days) on eligible purchases over $25.

Do you have a business that sells items that may be perfect to sell on Amazon? Or, perhaps you would be interested in selling things there. I’m not talking used shoes here however, they do sell new and used items and listing is free, minimal costs if your item sells.

Full disclosure: I am an Amazon Associate and a couple of the links are linked to my account, which is only paid if item is purchased. I do however, use and love Amazon.com and my relationship with them does not cost you any more for the item.

And once again, it snows. It never snows this much Downtown! Unfortunately due to one of the more recent snow storms, my son’s first birthday party here in Cincinnati with friends (we usually have a party in Florida with all of the cousins) had to be canceled! I tried to make it up to him the next day but I simply do not think it was quite the same.

So, this past weekend when another storm was heading our way, my husband and I decided to try and go somewhere to get away from it all. There were no more direct flights out of here so we decided to “get away” in town.

The husband suggested The Great Wolf Lodge. I had heard of it but we had never been. These last minute plans were mad on Valentine’s Day so no vacancy for us. Me in my infinite wisdom, booked a hotel as close to the lodge as I could get for a very reasonable penny and then the lodge for Monday night. I will not lie and tell you it’s an inexpensive venture however, what I would soon discover is that it’s really a cool place. I could not believe my eyes at the very size of this place. What I could believe is why it cost so much.

If you go directly onto their site, the most basic room is $209.95. If you visit another site like Expedia, you will be able to chop off a few bucks for a cost of $190.00. This includes 2 adults and 2 children for the room and the water park. Not really that bad if you were to consider the costs of water park tickets. ($27.99x 2adults + $10.50x2children = $76.98) This leaves the hotel room at about $113. In this most basic room is two queen beds, full bath, a semi-private living room with separate television, sleeper sofa and fireplace, a table with chairs, a mini kitchen and a balcony/porch.

The one thing that I liked (use with caution) is the wrist band that each guest receives. This is your room key, “cash” and admission tickets to the water park anytime you want. The kids get their own however, it only gives admission to the park. The water park is massive and has different areas for all ages including an adult only whirlpool and a family “hot tub” that is safe enough for babies. Various slides for all ages too, lazy river, wave pool…you get the picture.

Another great thing is you can get a 16″ cheese pizza for only $8.95! Everything else food related is pretty typical pricey. If you are smart, you can bring most of your own stuff and use the fridge and microwave in your room.

Another way to amuse yourself and your kids, is the amazing game room, with every game from skeeball to motocycle games, a roller coaster simulator and the fun ones that are like Vegas to win tickets for prizes.

Finally, if that’s not enough, you can purchase a Wizard’s wand and game book and play the largest scavenger hunt I have ever seen. With a wave of your wand over the correctly found object that span 4 floors, one receives a Rune. Collect all of the Rune’s and you may participate in different adventures, such as fighting the mighty dragon or helping the pixie with her failing crystal. It’s not as easy as it sounds so be up for an adventure!

I must say that I would most definitely recommend this “hotel” to anyone with children looking for a grand vacation all in one place. Of course, I did see quite a few business people there also. I know I had fun so perhaps it’s not just for kids…

I have a new friend that is having twins. One boy and one girl. This sounds in theory to be perfect to me. Bam! One of each in one shot, what could be better? Okay, so I only had one child and am not having any more. Sometimes I wish that I had a second child once I had the first one but can I really imagine having two. At the same time. Is it true that when one sleeps, the other one cries. Where’s the rest? How do you feed two of them at the same time? What if they both need their diapers changed at the same time and you are the only one home? and those double strollers. Do you get the one where the babies are next to each other making it impossible to fit through the aisles of any store or do you get the one where one child is in front of the other one? The one and only time that I even tried one of those shopping carts where the kid’s seat is in front of the basket, I ran into everything!

It sounds like too much work. Then of course, there’s always the thought that you don’t go through all of that and then turn right back around and do it all over again. Or, they can grow up together and have an amazingly close relationship? Instant playmate, right? You and your spouse do not have to share because there’s one for each of you to play with. And how cute are matching outfits?

In all seriousness, let’s get past the cuteness of twins and tell me how it works funtionally.

What is the best idea for sleeping arrangements when they first come home from the hospital? I had a crib right next to my bed so that it was easier to nurse in the middle of the night. I though that having one next to each side of the bed is a good idea but what’s Dad really going to do but hand him/her to Mom?

What happens if they both need their diaper changed at the same time? And, only one parent is home at the same time? Who get’s to go first?

How do you feed both at the same time? Were your twins ever even hungry at the same time? Is that why God gave women two, um, you know…?

What advise can you give me to give to this new Dad (and Mom)? Anything would be appreciated especially how the Dad can be a good husband and father and not lose himself and freak out.

I received an email today from sittercity.com for Totsy. Because I use Sitter City, I have a special invitation to check out a site that is a “private sale for kids and Mom’s”. Okay. I checked it out and the first one I see is up to 72% off at Dwell Studios. It shows that it ends in 2 days and 14 hours. Another one is Momma Couture, fashion forward and functional to use even after the baby bag days.The site shows when the sales will end and when new sales will begin. Nomie Baby and even Little Maven, by Torrie Spelling, will be starting in a few days.

Are you a Mom or Dad? Do you know someone else who is? Seems like this would be a great place to pick up some presents for Christmas, baby showers or birthdays and save money too. If you would like to check out this site, just give me your email address in the comments or send it to me at willflyforfoodblog@gmail.com, and I will add you to my guest list so that you can check it out too.

Let’s start saving together today.