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Sparks fly off the steel of broad swords, the sound of splintered wood during a joust and half a baby “dragon” for dinner?   Where else but Medieval Times could all of my teenager’s birthday dreams come true.   Medieval Times is a show featuring knights in shining armor on horseback competing to be the Champion of the Realm, defending the honor of her royal highness the Queen and performing feats of athleticism all while guests are fed a filling and delicious meal… no utensils needed.   With 10 locations in the US and Canada, a trip to medieval Spain is not far away.   The Show Be prepared for serious stage combat, with fast moving horses and exquisitely choreographed fight scenes.   Pageantry abounds with fog, lights, trumpeters and music setting the tone.   Royalty dress in realistic medieval clothing, beautiful horses gallop around the arena, and flags depicting the knights’ coats of armor are displayed and paraded.  ...

As a mom of 4 kids who yearly subjects her family to multiple road trips, I have learned a few tips & tricks to make the experience less painful for all involved.  Hopefully, one of these inspires you to make your next road trip just a little bit more pleasant. Babies/Toddlers Cute, loud, easily distracted.   Note the easily distracted part.   Helping children under the age of 3 is all about distraction .   Shot at the doctor office… distraction .   Dropped an ice cream cone… distraction .   Bored… distraction .   Food not quite ready yet… distraction .   Still 25 miles to the next diaper changing location & a large smelly diaper has invaded the minivan… distraction .   You get the idea. Best practices… if possible have you or another adult (or kind older sibling) sit next to the baby.    Yes, it means sometimes leaving the driving adult to feel like a underpaid chauffeur, but really the important thing ...