As much as I enjoy traveling and exploring new places, especially when I get to go with just my daughter and myself, it isn't always easy to take advantage of travel opportunities.  I was offered an all-expense paid trip to Colorado Springs in July for me and my daughter, but so far the cons are outweighing the pros on whether or not I should go.  Here is my list:

PROS

• It is much cooler in Colorado Springs in July than it is in Phoenix.
• I would get to see two of my sisters AND my brand new niece who was born May 23!
• It won't cost me anything.
• I would have an entire week of unstructured time to explore and to do research for my website.

CONS

• I would have to be a chaperone for some teens traveling to a youth camp.
• I may have to sleep on the floor on the nights during our travel time.
• I would have to attempt to sleep (Did I mention it would  be on the floor?) with giggling teenage girls.
• The departure date falls the day after my state's homeschool convention so I will already be worn out.
• I won't be home to keep up on my obligations here.
• I will put an added burden on my husband who will have to do my part of our home business as well as his own.
• I will have little time to recover after the trip because I have a major project already planned for the month of August.
• I will have to do A LOT of driving which really tires me out.
• My sisters will be working during the day so I won't get to spend much time with them.
• I will either have to rent a car or drive around in a 15 passenger van all week--not fun!

Well, traveling isn't always stress free, but I hope that this blog and my website will help to make YOUR travels easier! 

If there is a travel situation that you could use some help with I'd love to hear about it!

Paula

http://www.StressFreeFamilyTravel.com

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Posted by adegrasse

stress free travel, is that possible?! LOL! We do lots of traveling and have found that you have to go with the flow while on the road. I look forward to reading others' comments here!

Anissa

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Posted by HappyApple

Paula,
I'll give you some more "Pros" to coming to Colorado Springs.. (I was born here!)
The gorgeous scenery
The mountains and Pikes Peak really are purple in the early mornings
Neat local history
I'm here!

I think that seeing your sisters and new baby is worth sleeping on the floors! =)

And... You've been tagged.
Go to my blog to get the questions (under "Tagged by T3) to post onto your blog then 'tag' 5 more people.

Dianna

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Posted by DandelionSeeds

Funny how you were my first random blog to check out... I went to your website and will look some more. Please check out my blog and see if you have any ideas for us to travel stress free!
Blessings,
Amy

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Posted by TammyC

I can think of a lot more pros (and some cons) myself. You're right, though the trip wouldn't cost you any actual money, you and your family will definite being paying a price if you choose to take it. Still, it could be a God-send and babies grow up terribly fast.

When I have to make such decisions, I follow advice my pastor has been giving for years - "Follow after peace." This one path has never failed me, I promise you. First, I'd decide that I would go and see if I had a peace about the decision or if I were uncomfortable. Then I'd decide that I was definitely not going, and see if I found peace in that direction. With few exceptions, I've always found clear direction this way, because Jesus is the author of peace and the devil can't fake it (The closest he can come is complacency, which is quite a dangerous thing!). I find it much easier to let God make such decisions for me. [grin]

Celebrating Jesus!
Tammy C

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