May 22, 2013

3 Places to Go Where it’s Christmas Every Day

Santa's Village

Okay, so it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but if you and your kids are already starting to think about Santa, elves and reindeer, then you may want to pay a visit to one of these Christmas-themed hotels and amusement parks. Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh…nearly every day of the year. The Inn at [...]

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Austin with Kids: 5 Must-Do Activities (Murals, Junk, Food Trucks)

cathedral of junk

When you think about Austin, Texas, what springs to mind? A fantastic music scene? Diehard football fans? Amazing barbecue? Well, yes, we have all three, but Austin is also an incredible place to visit with your family. After 10 years of life in the Dallas/Fort Worth suburbs, we recently made the move to a much different scene in Austin. While [...]

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5 Fun & Tasty Food Museums

idaho potato

Want to take your kids to a museum that’s fun, quirky, educational and all about one of their favorite (or not so favorite) foods? Then, stop in one of a handful of fun museums in the U.S. that are dedicated to food, whether the potato, the banana or even SPAM. Take a look at five museums worth checking out: Idaho [...]

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3 Ways to Vacation with Barbie

royal caribbean barbie

Do your kids like Barbie dolls or do they really like Barbie dolls? Meaning, are you willing to spend precious vacation time playing with dolls, going to Barbie-theme movie nights and sleeping on hot pink sheets? If the answer is yes, or even maybe, you may want to check out three vacation ideas for the Barbie lover(s) in your family. [...]

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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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Who Knew Pizza Was So Patriotic?

Hawaiian Pizza

With Independence Day on Wednesday, I was planning to put together a post on July 4th celebrations, maybe something similar to what I did last year on Best Fireworks Displays. I received a press release from Yahoo! Travel touting the top fireworks destinations, including New York City (no surprise), Washington, DC (also, no surprise) and Lake Tahoe (yes, somewhat surprising), [...]

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