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Top 5 Family Activities in Cancun
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Top 5 Family Activities in Cancun

Cancun has gorgeous weather practically any time of year, and it’s a relatively short flight from anywhere in the US, making it a fantastic family vacation spot.  Even though there are tons of things to …

Photo Friday: Caramel Apples – Disney Style!
Friday, November 16, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday:  Caramel Apples – Disney Style!

In one of the (many) candy shops in Downtown Disney we saw these skilled artisans making designer caramel apples and other confections-on-a-stick.
I was so intrigued as to how they make the ears and eyeballs and …

Photo Friday: Remembering Thanksgiving in Sunny Arizona
Friday, November 2, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday: Remembering Thanksgiving in Sunny Arizona

Last year we went to Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona for Thanksgiving.  Living in Minnesota, this was a very welcoming treat to be basking in 80 degree weather along a lazy river in late November.  I’m tempted to …

Enjoy Fall Colors and Family Events in Traverse City, MI
Sunday, October 28, 2012 – 10:00 am | One Comment
Enjoy Fall Colors and Family Events in Traverse City, MI

Autumn is an enchanting time in Michigan’s beautiful Grand Traverse Bay region – the perfect time to visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes (voted “Most Beautiful Place in America” by viewers of Good Morning America), or …

Nickelodeon Universe® Transforms for Blackout 2012 at Mall of America®
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Nickelodeon Universe® Transforms for  Blackout 2012 at Mall of America®

Blackout will take over Mall of America® this month as Nickelodeon Universe® transforms into a Halloween-themed fortress for guests of all ages to enjoy Oct. 19 – 20 and 26 – 27.
Unlit rides, black lighting, …

Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 9-12-12
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 9-12-12

 

Fall break is coming up sooner than we think! Now is a great time to start planning your fall family vacation!  Many of these deals are good over MEA Weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, and some are …

Family Vacation: Choosing Where to go Step-by-Step
Monday, August 27, 2012 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Family Vacation: Choosing Where to go Step-by-Step

You know you need a vacation, but the hardest part is deciding where to go. Trying to fit in everyone’s idea of vacation can be nerve-wracking. We just wrapped up planning our main trips for …

Photo Friday: Spread Eagle Ray
Friday, August 24, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday: Spread Eagle Ray

At SeaLife MN – the super-cool aquarium at Mall of America!  Above the stingray tank there is a glass floor for above viewing.  Only a child could get away with this pose.
For more Photo Friday …

Photo Friday: Which Florida Family Beach is This?
Friday, August 17, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday: Which Florida Family Beach is This?

Any guesses as to which Florida family beach this is?  You’ll find a few posts about this white-sand beach throughout this site.  Hint:  it’s in our top 5 list!
Leave your guesses in the comments below!

Win a Trip to Charleston, SC for Free Family Vacation!
Thursday, August 16, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Win a Trip to Charleston, SC for Free Family Vacation!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Meredith Corporation is sponsoring The Charleston Sweepstakes:  The Grand Prize will consist of trip package for four (4) people …