June 19, 2013

3 Easy Ways to Show Your Kids the World (Without Leaving Your Hometown)

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Not everyone can travel to faraway places during summer vacation, but there are several fabulous programs available to school-age kids to get them learning about new cultures and landmarks. Take a look at three programs ideal for bringing the country and the world to your kids.  Michaels’ Passport to Imagination: On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June 17 through August [...]

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South Dakota: 10 Can’t-Miss Things to Do with Kids

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Last month, my daughter, Clare, and I had the opportunity to travel to South Dakota to learn all about what this great state has to offer and it was quite an experience. We flew in to Rapid City, and I was truly impressed to learn just how many family-friendly activities are in and around this area. I was familiar with [...]

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

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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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Survey: Kids Name Top-10 Summer Travel Picks

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School’s already out for some children (another week left for my clan) and Highlights for Children recently polled America’s kids to find out where they most want to go this summer. The results are definitely interesting, especial picks #6 and #10. Take a look: #1 Niagara Falls (NY): While the falls themselves are certainly a huge draw, there are so [...]

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Staycation 2013: Explore 80+ Cities on a Budget

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On Tuesday, I shared with you my 10 favorite things to do in Washington, DC as a family, from saying hello to the giant pandas at the National Zoo to ogling over the Hope Diamond at the National Museum of Natural History. With summer fast approaching, I teamed up with more than 80 other bloggers to share fun and family-friendly [...]

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Staycation Fun: 10 Great Things to Do with Kids in Washington, DC

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It’s hard to believe that summer is nearly here. My kids have just a few weeks left of school and summer vacation is definitely on our minds. We’re headed to Ireland in July, but we’re also excited to spend more time seeing the sights in Washington, DC, which is just 30 minutes from our home. We’re lucky to live so [...]

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