May 22, 2013

6 Top Picks for Curious George Fans

curious george

Sure, I like Curious George as much as the next person, but I had no idea about the various stores, festivals, exhibits and art shows all dedicated to this curious little monkey. Clearly there is quite a following for George and the Man with the Yellow Hat (oh how I wish I knew his name). Take a look at these [...]

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Walt Disney World: 5 Most Educational Attractions for Preschoolers

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progess

If you have young children and are planning to go to Walt Disney World, there’s no doubt you’ll hit Fantasyland and Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. It’s a Small World and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin are must-visit attractions. Popular, yes, but educational, not so much. So I checked in with Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to [...]

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New Orleans: 5 Family-Friendly Activities

Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras is here, attracting thousands and thousands of people to the French Quarter of New Orleans. If you’ve never been to New Orleans, I can tell you that there is so much more to do beyond Mardi Gras. An aquarium, insectarium and even steamboat cruises make for a perfect time in New Orleans for families. Take a look at [...]

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Indianapolis: Super Bowl Size Fun for Your Family

Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The spotlight will be on Indianapolis this weekend as the Giants and Patriots go head-to-head in the Super Bowl, but there’s so much more to Indy than being the site of Super Bowl XLVI. There are loads of fabulous activities for kids that are historical, educational and just plain fun. Here are my top-six picks if you plan to visit [...]

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7 Places to Go on an Animal Safari Close to Home

Wild Animal Safari Park

No need to hop a plane to Africa to go on a wild animal safari. You’ll find plenty of safari parks across the country that you and your kids will love. Get up close with rhinos or have giraffes eating out of the palm of your hand. Several parks even have overnight programs and walking excursions into the parks to [...]

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7 Ways to Get Up Close and Personal with Dolphins

Girl with Dolpin

If you caught Dolphin Tale either in theatres or when it was released on DVD and Blu-ray last month, no doubt you’re in love and want to hop in the water with the next dolphin you see. Fortunately, there are a bunch of dolphin encounter programs to let you get up close and personal with these lovable mammals. Take a [...]

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