June 19, 2013

Fun with Kids: Exploring Kansas City, Missouri

Fun at Kaleidoscope

On a recent weekend in Kansas City, Missouri (not be confused with the Kansas City, Kansas) my family discovered so much to do with our kids. While we had picked up tickets to visit LEGOLAND and watch the Kansas City Royals, we found so much more, including lots of free activities. Take a look: Kaleidoscope: A creative arts space sponsored [...]

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Survey: Top 10 Perfect Parks in America

central park

It’s been a bit hot this summer here in Washington, DC, I guess to make up for all the snow we didn’t get this year. We’ve had quite a few days at or above 90 degrees, which makes it hard to enjoy being outside. But when we do get cooler days, there’s nothing better than taking the kids to the [...]

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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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Museums After-Dark: 7 Overnight Family Adventures

Photo Credit: Philadelphia Zoo

I was on a flight home from Orlando over the weekend and while flipping through Washington Flyer magazine, I spotted a blurb on the KidSpy Overnight program at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. It seems like new, fun overnight programs for kids keep popping up, so I thought I’d re-visit this topic with seven new overnight adventures for [...]

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Take Your Kids on a Trip Aboard The Polar Express

Polar Express Train

Watching The Polar Express has become a family tradition in my household. We all get in our pajamas, sip hot chocolate and tune in (several times) to watch as the children journey to the North Pole. Well, imagine my excitement when I learned that we can ride on The Polar Express too (and so can you!). In fact, dozens of [...]

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Funky Roadside Attractions (Why I Love Road Trips)

Bealeton - Giant Roller Skate

One of the best parts about a road trip is the fun and funky roadside attractions that you pass whether heading down I-95 or out west on I-40. So, naturally one of my favorite sites is Silly America, which pays tribute to all the kooky, quirky tourist traps you pass on the way to where you’re going. If you’re planning [...]

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