I have been to Holiday World with kids a few times (and its predecessor Santa Claus Land when I was a kid a thousand years ago), and have always had fun. I used to take my niece and nephew…
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Imagine swinging on the porch of an antebellum home, sweet tea in hand, wondering if you should explore some of America’s early history, indulge in some Southern comfort food, head to the beach, or stay swinging for just a…
I’m an animal lover to the core – and would have a house full of critters if I could (one dog and two cats, for now…) We love to search out animal-related excursions or experiences when we’re traveling. Riding…
Lions, tigers and cougars, oh my! The Exotic Feline Rescue Center (EFRC) in Terre Haute, Indiana (about 1 hour west of Indianapolis) is one of my favorite places in the state. It’s a perfect destination for families of all…
National Parks have been the location for two monumental life milestones for me. I fell in love with a boy camping in a tent on the banks of the Colorado River overlooking the red rocks and monoliths of Arches National…
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How to celebrate culture and heritage at your kids’ school
Recently, an awesome member of my boys’ elementary school PTO told me that she was organizing a “Celebrate Your Heritage Week” at our school. I gladly offered to help. Any chance we have to celebrate our sons’ Vietnamese and…
This month I’ve had two events that have made me nostalgic and emotional about my past travels. The first was that my husband and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary. Yep, our marriage is old enough to drink. The…
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What are some of the favorite U.S. kid-friendly destinations of family travel bloggers?
I’m in prime travel planning mode right now for 2019, researching potential vacation spots thanks to our bucket list. In fact, I read an article about a study that said that the anticipation of a vacation can bring as…
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Family reunion fun at Fontana Village, North Carolina – in the heart of the Smokeys
My 10-year old is from Vietnam. There were ten other kids in the same orphanage who were adopted at the same time. And, we are still in very close contact with seven of those families. In fact, eight families…
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Create your own Amazing Race to add fun and mystery to any trip
ROUTE INFORMATION: Welcome to The Amazing Race. Go to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo by car. Once you get there and find their sign, and you will receive your next clue. My 8-year old son Alex has recently become…