Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to New York City" has been published. All of Eileen's Taking the Kids are now available for the NOOK and Kindle. Your kids will love the fun facts, games and puzzles!
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Start thinking National Parks for the summer
February 29, 2012It’s not to early to start booking your stay for next summer’s National Parks visit, especially if you want to stay at one of the historic lodges. more →
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Chicago offers neighborhood tours
February 28, 2012Globe-trot through ethnic eateries, escape to hidden gardens… Chicago’s 77 distinct communities come alive on Chicago Neighborhood Tours, more →
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Cactus League set to start season in Arizona
February 27, 2012Scottsdale, AZ, is determined to hit a home run this spring training season with events and specials sure to impress any baseball fan. more →
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23 ideas for Spring Break 2012
February 26, 2012Families have discovered that it is easier — and often cheaper — to get away in the spring than in the summer when camps and summer jobs — not to mention work schedules and peak travel season perils — wreak havoc with family vacation planning. more →
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There’s an app for lift ticket deals
February 26, 2012Skiers and snowboarders simply launch the new Liftopia app to instantly view nearby lift ticket deals, based on their current location more →
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Attention moms — take a lesson from a skiing First Lady
February 26, 2012She could have arranged to take her girls to the slopes and not gotten on skis. It had to have been scary her first time out. But she was game to try. more →
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Lake Placid Lodge opens doors to kids in March only
February 25, 2012Snowman building contest? The exclusive Lake Placid Lodge , which usually doesn’t allow kids under 12, is throwing open its doors for them and their parents the entire month of March. more →
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User-generated deals on Expedia
February 24, 2012Looking for a real deal? Expedia’s new Last-Minute Deals program relies on user-generated deals. more →
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Learning to scuba dive with the whole family
February 23, 2012I’m just thankful to share this spectacular adventure in paradise with my husband and kids. It’s terrific — and rare — when you can find something you all enjoy, especially as the kids grow older more →
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See Polar Bears and Pandas on SD Zoo app
February 23, 2012Use the new free San Diego Zoo App, complete with a real-time stream of the Zoo’s popular Polar Bear Cam and their high-definition Panda Cam. more →
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