Preparing Healthy Meals On Vacation
You may not want to want to have to bother with healthy eating on vacation (it’s a vacation right? You’re supposed to relax!). But taking the time to plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks can payoff with your family feeling more energized ... [... more]
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Stocking A Travel First Aid Kit
A small travel first aid kit can be worth its weight in gold. While most places you visit will have the basic necessities, it’s nice to have what you need on hand when your child comes down with a fever in a strange city or scrapes his knee in ... [... more]
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Reasons To Travel With Your Kids Now
1. It’s not going to get any easier. A lot of people put off traveling until their kids are older, assuming it will be easier then. There’s obviously some truth to this: if you live in New York City and have your heart set on a journey to the ... [... more]
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Holiday Events For Families
New England: Newport, Rhode Island. If you haven’t yet toured the historic mansions of Newport, Christmas could be the perfect opportunity. From November to January (check website for exact dates), The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House show ... [... more]
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Saving Money On Rental Cars
2. Check rates online. You may get a better rate over the phone (it certainly doesn’t hurt to try) but often the cheapest rates are found on the company’s website. Most sites have a section called “special offers” or “discounts”; be sure to check ... [... more]
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More Baby Carrier Reviews
Maya Wrap Sling: I like these carriers best for ages four months to about one year, when they are great for holding baby on your hip, yet keeping your hands free. Simple unpadded slings are the most flexible baby carrier to travel with because ... [... more]
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Eight Great Souvenir Ideas
You know the drill. Your kids want vacation souvenirs, so you go into one of the shops and are faced with the same old plastic junk that you will know will be broken before you even start for home. If the item does make it home in one piece, it ... [... more]
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Baby Carrier Reviews
Kelty Frame Child Carriers. These are heavy duty (but lightweight) aluminum frame carriers. They’re best for babies who are sitting up on their own. We bought ours with our first child and it’s still going strong three kids later. The sturdy ... [... more]
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Dealing With Laundry On Vacation
Search out Laundromats. Look in the local yellow pages or research ahead of time using a website like laundromatfinder.com. If you’re going the Laundromat route, pack trash bags or lightweight mesh bags to tote your clothes around. Also pack ... [... more]
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Tips For Eating Out With Kids
6. Order early. You may want to preview the restaurant’s menu online beforehand so you can order as soon as the waiter arrives. Let kids order for themselves if they can, it makes them feel big and important. Have toddlers share some of your or a ... [... more]
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The Kennedy Space Center
The Space Center is half theme park/half museum. Kids will enjoy the interactive nature of all exhibits, while learning about the history of space exploration in the U.S. Two of the most amazing interactive attractions are the full-sized replicas ... [... more]
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Free Things To Do In Chicago
Chicago’s newest and largest free attraction is Millennium Park. This 24.5 acre park in downtown Chicago opened in July of 2004. The park features many public works of art that even children will find interesting. The “Cloud Gate” sculpture is an ... [... more]
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