Affordable Family Activities in Independence, MO
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Local mom of 4 Janeen Aggen shares some great affordable and FUN family activities in Independence, MO.  Thanks Janeen!
One of the best things to do with kids in Independence is free! The Children’s Peace Pavilion, …

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Affordable Family Activities in Independence, MO
Wed, 1/07/09 – 21:42 | No Comment
children's peace pavilion

children's peace pavilion

Local mom of 4 Janeen Aggen shares some great affordable and FUN family activities in Independence, MO.  Thanks Janeen!

One of the best things to do with kids in Independence is free! The Children’s Peace Pavilion, located in the Community of Christ Auditorium, at 1001 W. Walnut is an interactive hands-on kids museum which explores various ways that children can achieve peace - with themselves, others, the planet, etc. Kids can engage in art activities, do mazes, puzzles, play with dolls, put on a puppet show and figure out ways to resolve conflicts, crawl inside of a nature “cave”, make brass rubbings and many other activities. It’s open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the phone number is 816-521-3033. Read the full story »

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Travel Deals of the Week…
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Travel Deals of the Week…

Take an Education Vacation! 
Tour American History in Boston, Philly, and DC:
Boston Hotels from $74
Philadelphia Hotels from $80
 Washington DC Hotels from $80
 
Let’s go to Disneyland! Kid-Friendly San Diego Hotels from $74
 
Take advantage of our BEST RATE GUARANTEE, …

5 Things to Look For When Choosing a Kid-Friendly Hotel
Tue, 23/06/09 – 1:00 | No Comment
5 Things to Look For When Choosing a Kid-Friendly Hotel

One of the most challenging parts of planning a family vacation is finding kid-friendly lodging.  When you have an infant, toddler or preschooler, kid-friendly hotel amenities are just part of the requirements… you also need a place …

Family Fun with Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
Fri, 19/06/09 – 1:23 | One Comment
Family Fun with Historic Philadelphia, Inc.

Cari Feiler Bender, Philadelphia mother of 2, recommends Historic Philadelphia, Inc. as something great for kids of all ages.  
“For little ones, take the Colonial Kids Quest Tour, where young adventurers help Colonial characters (and their …

Kid-Friendly Activities in the Finger Lakes Region, NY
Tue, 16/06/09 – 1:23 | 2 Comments
Kid-Friendly Activities in the Finger Lakes Region, NY

Local Matt Montague shares his favorite kid-friendly vacation ideas in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.  Thanks, Matt!
“Sure, there are the wineries, the charming small towns and the gorgeous scenery, and the world-class restaurants, …

Best Kid Friendly Hotels in Philadelphia, PA
Sun, 14/06/09 – 21:02 | 2 Comments
Best Kid Friendly Hotels in Philadelphia, PA

I’ve asked the locals, searched the internet and scoured review sites for the best kid friendly hotels in Philadelphia… so you don’t have to.  You can just check here.  When you find one like, you …

Fairy Houses, Free Family Fun in Mackworth Island & Portland, Maine
Sat, 13/06/09 – 1:19 | No Comment
Fairy Houses, Free Family Fun in Mackworth Island & Portland, Maine

Michele Horne of A Yummy Mommy shared a few of her favorite summer activities with her children in and around Portland, Maine.
One is for children age 8 and under. It is the Children’s Museum of …

How to Choose a Kid Friendly Resort at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Fri, 12/06/09 – 22:26 | One Comment
How to Choose a Kid Friendly Resort at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida

Of course, all of the resorts at Disney are kid friendly.  But with so many family friendly resorts at WDW, how do you choose which is right for your family vacation?  Well, here’s a little …

How to Plan A Family Vacation
Wed, 10/06/09 – 12:16 | No Comment
How to Plan A Family Vacation

Plannining your family vacation can be as relaxing as the vacation itself… with pre-planning. Here’s a handy checklist to get you started on the right path…
1. Determine your budget.
2. Set your family vacation destination wish-list. For …

Summer Activities in Kid Friendly Wilmington, NC
Sun, 31/05/09 – 1:55 | No Comment
Summer Activities in Kid Friendly Wilmington, NC

Elizabeth King Humphrey, mother of three in Wilmington, NC, of CoastalCarolinaMoms.com and TheWriteElizabeth.com, shares a great list of inexpensive and fun kid-friendly activities for summer fun in her hometown.  Thanks Elizabeth!
Beaches.  Take your pick: Wrightsville Beach, …

Family Summer Activities in Sarasota, FL
Thu, 28/05/09 – 1:52 | No Comment
Family Summer Activities in Sarasota, FL

Erin Duggan, PR Director for the Sarasota CVB and Mom of a 19 month old little man, shares some fun outings for the kids in sunny Sarasota, FL.  Thanks Erin!
“I love all of the attractions that …