June 18, 2013

Free Ebook: 100 Activities to Do as a Family this Summer

100 activities

I’m excited to let you know that I’ve finished my first ebook, and it’s available for free to everyone who subscribes to Kidventurous. It’s called 100 Activities to Do as a Family this Summer and it’s filled with tips, advice, even mobile apps, guides and books to help you have a fun and family-centered summer. Take a look at a [...]

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Florida Keys: Visiting the Turtle Hospital

Clare and Kate at Turtle Hospital

My older girls (ages 7 & 9) and I are exploring the Florida Keys this week and yesterday we visited the Turtle Hospital in Marathon. I love checking out educational activities when we travel and the Turtle Hospital was definitely worth a stop for us. If you visit the Turtle Hospital, be sure to get there at least 15 minutes [...]

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Dallas with Kids: 6 Family-Friendly Must-Do’s

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Not long ago, I had the opportunity to meet lots of fabulous family travel bloggers, like Rebecca at R We There Yet Mom? and Jessica of Suitcases and Sippy Cups, at the Family Travel Conference in Dallas. Not only did the conference offer the opportunity to meet fellow travelers, but it opened my eyes to a city that was new [...]

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Martha’s Vineyard: 4 Family-Friendly Favorites

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Martha’s Vineyard may seem most suitable for the more mature traveler, but if you’re planning a vacation with kids in tow, this New England destination is a strong choice. From the diverse array of activities to the eclectic selection of hotels, Martha’s Vineyard is a great spot for an enjoyable vacation destination. With activities for travelers of all ages, everyone [...]

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Fun with Kids: Exploring the Shenandoah Valley

Frontier Culture Museum

In late July, my husband and I pulled together an “on the spot” mini-vacation for our two girls (ages 7 and 3).  After a brief discussion, we decided that the Shenandoah Valley would be ideal.  We settled on Staunton, home to the Frontier Culture Museum, and Roanoke/Salem, home to my brother and sister-in-law. The drive down Interstate 81 from Northern [...]

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Taking the Kids to a B&B in Amish Country

Kate Bottle Feeding a Baby Cow

I’ve stayed at many bed and breakfast inns over the last 15 or so years. They were always quaint and romantic, and the perfect place to get away alone with my husband. We didn’t have kids and there weren’t any kids staying at the inns. Just grown-ups. Back in June, I went TBEX, the annual travel bloggers conference, and a [...]

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