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How to Have Even More Fun at Disneyland and Disney World

by Michele Cheplic

10 Dec 2008 02:51 PM

On average how many minutes do you spend strolling around Disneyland or Disney World trying to track down costumed characters to pose with your children for what could the family snapshot of the year? Ten minutes, 20, 30?

Fun Family Events for Animal Lovers

by Michele Cheplic

07 Nov 2008 08:04 PM

The end of leaf-peeping season is in sight for most families. However, just because the fiery displays of fall foliage are disappearing doesn't mean you should start hibernating yet.

More Ideas for a Fun Family Weekend in Nature

by Michele Cheplic

02 Nov 2008 01:38 PM

Time is running out if you want to experience the awe-inspiring wave of crimson, fiery orange, and golden hues that sweep the country this time of year. However, if you have older children it might be hard to convince them that soaking in the fall foliage scenery via a hayride can actually be fun.

Ideas for a Fun Family Weekend in Nature

by Michele Cheplic

01 Nov 2008 12:30 PM

You couldn't pick a better weekend to spend outdoors with your family. In many parts of the country the weather is ideal and the leaves are peaking. What's more because of Daylight Savings you have an extra hour to spend exploring the great outdoors together.

Leaf Peeping and Other Fun Fall Family Weekend Activities

by Michele Cheplic

10 Oct 2008 08:58 AM

Northern Michigan, parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are exploding with vibrant fall colors right now making this Columbus Day holiday weekend the ideal time to gather up the clan and hit the highways to go leaf peeping.

Quick Travel Games for Rest Stops

by Lauri Griffin

17 Jul 2008 07:06 PM

When you are traveling by car, interstate rest stops are a great place to take a bit of break. I know it's tempting to send everyone in for a quick trip to the bathroom and then herd them quickly back into the car. And there are times when we've done just that.

Hotel Room Fun for Family Travel

by Lauri Griffin

13 Jul 2008 07:11 PM

Nighttime is sometimes the hardest part of the travel day. Children are tired of being cooped up in the car and are cranky. Adults are tired of being cooped up in the car, and are trying not to be cranky. Sometimes it's really hard to get everyone settled down.

Car Travel Fun - the Distance Game and the Silent Game

by Lauri Griffin

13 Jul 2008 05:55 PM

Sometimes when you are road trips the best thing that could happen is for everyone to be quiet for just a little while. One way to do that is to pick out something in the distance, a building, a bridge, even a billboard. Everyone but the driver shuts their eyes.

Antiquing With Kids

by Lauri Griffin

24 Jun 2008 06:01 PM

Next time you and the kids see an antique and rummage store, go inside. It's a lot of fun to show them what phones looked like when you were a kid, the typewriter you learned to type on, your first camera, or the same dishes your grandmother had.

"Pretend" Camping - All the Fun of Camping Without So Much Work

by Lauri Griffin

22 Jun 2008 06:51 PM

My last entry on camping supplies reminded me of "pretend camping". Many years ago a friend and I decided to our little boys up to the mountains for a hike. We parked near a picnic area and had a nice hike with our children.



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