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Jet-Set Family: 10 Apps For Families Going on Spring Break

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:14:44 PDT

Hit the road without hitting rock bottom! Spring break is prime time for travel – be it for a trip to grandma's house or on a vacation – but getting there isn't always half the fun. Eliminate mad dashes through the airport in search of a toilet and road trip boredom with a few apps designed to make the air, roads, and rails just a wee bit friendlier!

Do You Let Your Kids "Break" Rules During Spring Break?

Leta Shy — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:35:35 PDT

The glut of happy-faced kids during the day outside (not to mention the ones milling about in your own home!) can only mean one thing - Spring break is here, which hopefully means a week of relaxation and fun for your tots.

Which, of course, can mean the exact opposite for you. Keeping kids happy and occupied while they're off can be a full-time job! Some moms concede on certain rules to keep the house in happy order or to treat tots during their vacation, while others more or less keep status quo. What's your policy? Whether it's staying up well past bedtime or letting them eat ice cream every day, do you relax the rules for Spring Break?

10 Spring Break Fixes For Packing Light

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:00:54 PDT

If you're headed out for a few relaxing days to someplace nice, it's a big relief to be able to ditch your checked bag and just tote a carry on. But If you're also going out at night and need to look nice, it's hard not to get weighed down by makeup, hair stuff, and skin care. With just a few multitasking products, though, you can keep things easy, straightforward, and light. And of the beauty products featured here, only one even needs to go in your toiletry bag, and none are more than an inch and a half wide. So check out 10 easy ways to make this the most relaxing vacation ever.

What Are You Looking Forward to This Spring?

Colleen Barrett — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:30:17 PDT

Whether or not the weather agrees, yesterday marked the first day of Spring. Now anything is possible: new relationships, impromptu road trips, seasonal allergies. So whether you're headed off to Spring break or sweating Spring fever, tell us what you're most excited about this year.

10 Good, Bad, and Ugly Spring Break Movie Flings

Tara Sharp — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:00:05 PDT

Since it was a movie that changed Spring break into what it is today, it's only fitting that we look at some of the best (and the worst) Spring break flings from flicks. We aren't talking sweet Summer love, more like quick, week-long lust - not exactly a recipe for relationship success. Grab your bikini and a brewski for some sand-filled hookups!

Toys That Make Camping an Adventure!

Leta Shy — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:20:08 PDT

It's almost time for Spring break, and if you're planning a few days for your family to become at one with the fresh Spring air while camping, there may be no end to your vacation "what to bring" checklist. But before you load up all those sleeping bags and tents into your car, don't forget to grab some nature-related toys for your tot! Check out my picks below.

Your lil discoverer will love to get up close and personal with a handy magnifying glass like this one from Escapade Direct ($3) or with a bug collector kit ($27). A playful flashlight like Play Visions LEGO Minifigure LED Torch ($20) is small enough for little hands and fun enough that he'll want to take it with him when it starts getting dark. When it's downtime, a coloring book and crayons - like this camping-appropriate Creepy Crawlers Crayon Set ($10) - or an outdoor activity book ($6) will keep your wee one entertained. And nothing says adventure quite like an explorer's hat, so go classic with an Indiana Jones one ($15).

The History of Spring Break

TresSugar — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:02:25 PDT

While Spring's debaucherous roots are grounded in the ancient Greece and Rome tradition of honoring Spring's arrival in tandem with the gods of wine, modern-day Spring break began in the '30s when a swim coach took his team from Maine to Ft. Lauderdale. By 1938 the city hosted College Coaches' Swim Forum, and more than 300 swimmers attended. Add nearby military posts and mix in some great beer deals, and Spring-break bacchanal was born.

By 1959 Spring break had its very own minimalist attire, which a Time article considered a form of dress-up. "Costumes for the revels run neither to elegance nor imagination," it says. "When they are not in bathing trunks, the boys wear deck pants, and the girls put on Bermuda shorts, usually one size too small."

The week-long frolic gained popularity in 1960 with the Spring break-themed movie Where the Boys Are and increasing accessibility of commercial flights. The '70s brought more PDA and less modesty, and by the '80s, Ft. Lauderdale was fed up with its guests who had long overstayed their welcome. Its mayor went on Good Morning America to tell college students they were no longer welcome. Public-drinking laws started to be strictly enforced, and Spring-break standbys were replaced with luxury hotels and high-end restaurants. In short, Spring break was gentrified. It moved to Daytona Beach.

Then in 1986 MTV arrived and, other than the location, not much has changed since. Though a trend toward travel tourism has grown in recent, the overwhelming majority of college students still opt for fun, sun, and Bermuda shorts one size too small.

Photos courtesy of MTV and Flickr User freeparking

Link Time: See Rory Beca's Collection For Forever 21

FabSugar — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:01:15 PST

See Rory Beca’s Forever 21 collection: everything is under $30! - InStyle
John Galliano show downgraded to a presentation - The Cut
Celebrity style deconstructed: Diane Kruger - The Budget Fashionista
Bloggers model Diane von Furstenberg's Vintage collection - StyleList
Behind-the-scenes pictures of Orlando Bloom and Charlize Theron's Uniqlo shoot - Vogue UK Daily
Leighton Meester for L'Officiel Lithuania March 2011 - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
What's in her bag: Loren Ridinger - Purse Blog
The top 10 eyewear picks from Milan Fashion Week - W Editors' Blog
Miranda Kerr hits the catwalk two months after baby - People StyleWatch
Most wanted: Spring break essentials - Vogue Daily

From Planning to Relaxing: How to Save on Each Part of Your Trip

Leta Shy — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:05:00 PST

Whether it's a Spring break or a honeymoon (or maybe you've just been inspired by the Oscar winners), you may be in the midst of planning your next vacation. The best way to save is to plan early to get the best deal, so we've rounded up some great tips to know you before you go! Check out these five essential tips and get to daydreaming!

Grab Bag! I Went on Spring Break . . . With My Mom

TresSugar — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:00:53 PDT

I went on Spring break . . . with my mom - Lemondrop
40+ romantic leads should be mark of success, not object of derision - Double X
Porn should not only be for the seeing! - The Frisky
Such Tweet Sorrow: Romeo and Juliet to be "performed" on Twitter - Flavorwire
Tina Fey and Justin Bieber's SNL sexual tension in one minute - Best Week Ever
Jersey Shore spinoff to go down in Boston - BuzzSugar

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