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| Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" and, coming next Spring, "The Kids Guide to Washington, D.C." 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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| Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" and, coming next Spring, "The Kids Guide to Washington, D.C." 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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| Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" and, coming next Spring, "The Kids Guide to Washington, D.C." 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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Free entrance to all National Parks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16, 2013All 398 national parks across the country will have free entrance on Monday, January 21 in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “The holiday provides the perfect opportunity to visit a national park with a direct connection to Dr. King – a place where you could literally walk in his footsteps,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. more
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Kennedy Space Center decked out for family travelers over the holidays
December 21, 2012The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex presents the second annual “Holidays in Space” through January 1st. Guests enjoy storytelling from Santa and Mrs. Claus and performances of holiday songs by international carolers. Visitors bask in space-themed décor that includes a 42 foot International Space Station-themed Christmas tree located in the Rocket Garden. more
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Arizona Biltmore Hotel offers wide array of holiday events for kids
December 18, 2012An exciting holiday experience awaits families at the festively decorated, Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, offering Marshmallow Roasts every Friday and Saturday night on the hotel lawn, special letter writing station and red mailbox in the lobby to send a note to Santa... more
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Something for everyone in the family in Historic Philadelphia
December 17, 2012Historic Philadelphia has something for every one in the family, including you parents! The family-favorite Franklin Square is open daily in December for rides on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel and bundled-up rounds of Philly Mini Golf, with Santa and elves wandering the square on December weekends and on Christmas Eve. more
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Enjoy your holiday family vacation with Shamu in Orlando
December 12, 2012Sea World Orlando’s “Christmas Celebration” has begun and guests can partake in a number of holiday themed activities. Take a ride on THE POLAR EXPRESS Experience and enjoy stunning live shows more
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December is special for families at Mohonk Mountain House
December 7, 2012Mohonk Mountain House, the Victorian castle resort and spa located 90 miles north of New York City, offers families the “Holiday Family Fun” promotion. When staying between December 14- 23, children 12 and under stay and eat free when sharing in a room with two adults! more
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Embracing imperfection as the kids come home for the holidays
December 2, 2012But then we all gather around the table and, as is our tradition, we tell each other what we’re thankful for this year. “Thank you for being such wonderful kids and such terrific, responsible adults. We can’t imagine our lives without you!” Eileen says. more
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Making memories by embracing imperfection this Thanksgiving
November 15, 2012Inevitably, we’ll reminisce about less-than-perfect Thanksgiving gatherings, like the time we arrived back home at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago to discover our car battery was dead, or the time in Connecticut our dog devoured the homemade pate a cousin brought to Thanksgiving dinner before anyone had a bite. more
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Fifty-plus Great Places to See the Holiday Lights in 2012
November 5, 2012For some families, it may be cutting down their own tree; For others, their holiday tradition is oohing and aahing over the light display in a favorite city, botanic garden, zoo or theme park. You’ll find memorable displays wherever you live or wherever you visit this holiday season. more
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