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Thomas Jefferson advised the we should have a revolution every 20 years. He meant government, but the idea applies to anything: If we don’t continually rethink how we do what...
This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!
Summertime's almost here – time to start planning your summer travels! We've taken the guesswork out of your planning by seeking out advice from top family travel writers from across...
Air travel can be stressful nowadays with long lines, flight delays and cramped seating. Add luggage, children, strollers and even pets to the mix and you have a veritable powder...
Teens sometimes get a bad rap. People think they’re hard to please and harder to travel with. But the key to traveling with teens—and keeping the whole family happy—is to...
“’Cause down the shore everything’s all right.” ---Tom Waits, JERSEY GIRL Some see the Jersey Shore as a travel destination, a place to take the family for a couple of...
Planning your family vacation can be overwhelming--where to go, what to do, how to get there, you name it. There are a lot of details to planning a summer vacation....
Midwest winters can seem endless. The payoff? Perfect summer temperatures! Each year I vow to savor every minute of the warm weather. Although I can’t put everything on hold, I...
Summer vacations for some families mean active adventures, while for others the summer is a perfect time to start exploring college campuses. Imagine being able to do both in one...
You could visit South Florida without paying homage to the Everglades, but why would you want to? And paying proper homage to the Florida Everglades requires an airboat ride.
Your passport is gone and you are in another county. What are you going to do? Misplacing your passport is enough to strike terror in the hearts of any traveler but imagine you are 15, traveling with your aunt to Paris on your first-ever international trip, and you set down your airplane ticket and [ ... ]
One of the best ways to experience new places is to eat the local favorite. Each country, state, region and even city has a dish that allows you to have a unique culinary experience while visiting. It tells me about the destination and the people who call it home.
Unfortunately, I can’t travel all [ ... ]
Heading to Las Vegas with the family this summer? Not to worry, here's a quick list of my Top 5 picks to keep all ages satisfied: Wet-N-Wild Las Vegas is the place to be this summer. Nevada's premier water park will offer over 25 slides and attractions. Several of the attractions are named after fa [ ... ]
Train travel is often associated with romance and air travel (at least nowadays) with hassle. Similarly, hotel airports have a seedy reputation, while a hotel in a train station sounds elegant.
My kids and I have stayed at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station, with rooms in an actual [ ... ]
Playing in the mud, getting splashed with paint, lighting up the night or getting chased by zombies all add a little excitement to the typical 5K race. Fun runs are all the rage and a great way to get newbies involved in running; or to give veteran runners a change of pace. Most fun runs remove the [ ... ]
Head over to Universal Studios Hollywood for two new rides and an expanded Studio Tour! It’s a perfect Summer Vacation Idea. Plus, right now when you “a day you get the rest of 2013 free."
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is one of those big, small towns filled with local flavor. You won’t find many big chain restaurants here, which is all the better. When visiting the Springs, it’s best to eat where the locals eat. Here’s a list of some of the local favorites and ours’ as well. 
Sweetwater Grill It doesn’t get more family-friendly than this. Located on the Yampa River, have dinner and cocktails on the deck, listen to live Bluegrass and watch your kids play on the playground a few yards away while you enjoy some adult conversation. Why haven’t more restaurants figured this out? Don’t know, but we’re glad the Sweetwater did. Their menu features everything from Banana Leaf Wrapped Wild Pacific Snapper to Chicken and Waffles. I had the Shrimp Carbonara served with a fried egg on top! Yes, just about anything tastes good with a fried egg on top. 
The Oasis Sundeck Okay, I have no idea if this is really where the locals eat, but I thought I’d sneak it in anyway because you just have to make the trip for the view! Located 9131’ up at the top of the gondola, take in the Yampa Valley 2000’ below from the Thunderhead sundeck. But, be sure to get there before 2:30 when the grill closes if you plan to have lunch! If you’re late, like we were, you can still enjoy some delicious cocktails until 4pm. Their Bloody Mary’s are a meal in themselves, and super spicy!
The Shack Café Located downtown on the main drag, the Shack has been serving up breakfast and lunch since 1969! And they serve breakfast until close at 2pm. The Shack was super packed following Steamboat’s annual Independence Day Parade when we walked in, but we found 3 stools at the counter and saddled up for a late breakfast. I remember as a kid thinking sitting at the counter was the coolest, so it was fun to watch my own five-year-old relish in it too. She even ordered for herself… Mickey Mouse pancakes please! What else?
Freshies Fresh, wholesome food for breakfast, lunch and dinner is what you’ll find here. But, good luck finding a table – it seems everyone loves Freshies! When you go, you MUST HAVE their ginormous, homemade, hot-buttered cinnamon roll. Easily, big enough for two, get it half price with their online coupon! So, what excuse do you have?
The Creekside Café If ambience is what you’re after, you’ll find it at Creekside. Their picturesque patio and flower garden beside Soda Creek couldn’t be more perfect a location to enjoy their legendary eggs benedict, served 13 different ways. Or try their malted waffles served eight different ways. We stopped by for lunch and had a hard time deciding between their Black and Blue Burger and the Apple Spinach Salad with candied pecans. Considering all the eating I had done for the past three days, I decided to be a good girl and go with the salad. But next time, I’m going Black and Blue, baby!
One glimpse of Skagway and it’s easy to see why this quaint Alaskan town is a popular port for cruise ships sailing along Alaska’s Inside Passage. Skagway offers beautiful [ ... ]
Police, Fire and EMS Appreciation Days return in May. Police officers, fire fighters and EMS employees can receive a free single day admission to LEGOLAND Florida, along with [ ... ]
Rhode Island may be a small state, but it celebrates summer in a huge, family-friendly way.
One of the best known free warm weather events is the annual Waterfire celebration, [ ... ]
