May 23, 2013

6 Free Family Activities in Atlanta

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Back in my 20s, I lived in Atlanta for a short time, a single girl working for a PR agency right on Peachtree Street. Atlanta is a great city with so much to see and do. One of my favorite activities was the laser show at Stone Mountain Park that took place every summer evening. I know my kids would [...]

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Top 5 Labor Day Travel Deals for Families

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I have no idea where summer went. Seriously. I feel like the school year just ended, so it’s hard to believe that my kids will be climbing aboard the school bus once again in less than a week. Still, with Labor Day fast approaching, there’s time for one last getaway, and a cheap one at that. Hotwire recently revealed the [...]

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Spring Break: 5 Fun & Family-Friendly Hotel Packages

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It’s been feeling rather spring-like around here the last couple of weeks, so I definitely have been feeling the need to get out of town. If you’re hoping to get away for a few days with your family too, why not do something a little different this year, like go on a Madascar or American Girl-themed vacation. Or, maybe head [...]

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100 Year Celebrations: Red Sox, Cherry Blossoms & Sliced Bread (Oreos, Too!)

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It’s hard to believe it’s already been 100 years. Yes, it’s been 100 years since the Titanic sank, the Girl Scouts were formed, and the cherry blossoms were bestowed upon Washington, DC. It’s even been 100 years since the invention of sliced bread. Who knew? So why not use these milestones as fun learning opportunities. Take a look at six [...]

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6 Spots to Get Down with The Muppets (Family Movie Night Inspiration)

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I can’t believe it either, but I have not yet seen The Muppets, though I’ve seen Jason Segel sing “Man or Muppet” about 15 times on my cable system’s on-demand channel in between programs. So finally tonight we’re having family movie night and The Muppets has been chosen (shockingly I didn’t even realize we had a copy of the DVD). [...]

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7 Places to Go on an Animal Safari Close to Home

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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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