Adventure Travel Tips for Visiting Mayan Ruins with Kids: Part 3 of 3
Wed, 21/07/10 – 1:29 | One Comment

This is the conclusion of my interview with J&P Voelkel, authors of “The Jaguar Stones, Book One: Middleworld”, where they share how you can plan an adventure travel vacation to explore Mayan ruins with kids. …

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Top 5 Ski Resorts for Families
Thursday, 17 Dec, 2009 – 1:38 | 8 Comments
Top 5 Ski Resorts for Families

Heading to a ski resort is a favorite family vacation in late winter.  Travelocity Senior Editor, Genevieve Shaw Brown, shares her top family-friendly ski resorts and what each ski area offers so you can choose the best one for …

Win 4 Tickets to Kid-Friendly Broadway Show, Finian’s Rainbow!
Tuesday, 17 Nov, 2009 – 1:09 | 29 Comments
Win 4 Tickets to Kid-Friendly Broadway Show, Finian’s Rainbow!

I am frequently asked, “Which Broadway shows are kid-friendly?”   Finian’s Rainbow has not only helped me answer that question, but is offering a free family 4-pack of tickets to one of my lucky readers!!  (details below)
 Kids …

Atlantic Antic 2009 in Brooklyn is Filled with Kid-Friendly Activities
Wednesday, 30 Sep, 2009 – 1:35 | No Comment
Atlantic Antic 2009 in Brooklyn is Filled with Kid-Friendly Activities

The Atlantic Antic, celebrating its 35th year, is scheduled for October 4, 2009 from 10am-6pm. This quintessential Brooklyn festival spans 10 blocks — from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, passing through Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, …

Fun Fall Family Activities in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
Monday, 28 Sep, 2009 – 1:06 | One Comment
Fun Fall Family Activities in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

Huge Thank You to Eugene at the Prospect Park Alliance for sharing the fall schedule of events for October at the park!!   Check out the interactive park map, to help plan your outing!
Directions and locations …

Apple and Pumpkin Picking in Granite Springs, NY
Thursday, 24 Sep, 2009 – 1:58 | No Comment
Apple and Pumpkin Picking in Granite Springs, NY

Local mom Sara Lise Raff shares what she loves about Stuart’s Fruit Farm.   The New York State Century Farm award winner is home to the sixth generation of Stuarts who work the 200+ acres of …

Fun Fall Family Activity: Apples, Pumpkins, and Corn Maze at Critz Farms in Cazenovia, NY
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 1:42 | No Comment
Fun Fall Family Activity: Apples, Pumpkins, and Corn Maze at Critz Farms in Cazenovia, NY

Fall is the time for apple orchards, pumpkin patches and corn mazes!  In this guest post, local mom Lorrell Walker shares the perfect place for just such a fall family outing near her hometown.
One of our …

Bring the Kids and Eat Your Way Through the Big Apple
Sunday, 30 Aug, 2009 – 1:51 | 34 Comments
Bring the Kids and Eat Your Way Through the Big Apple

Want a unique way to experience New York City with your kids? Check out the City Food Tours and eat your way through the Big Apple!   Kids ages 8 and up will love the NoLIta …

There’s More to Sleepy Hollow than Halloween…
Thursday, 27 Aug, 2009 – 11:51 | No Comment
There’s More to Sleepy Hollow than Halloween…

Westchester, minutes north of New York City, is the ideal fall destination – gorgeous foliage and many exciting family events! You know the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, now check out the wonderful fall activities, from …

Beat The Heat This Summer With Free Splash Parks
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 13:27 | 9 Comments
Beat The Heat This Summer With Free Splash Parks

The dog-days of summer are upon us and with the economy the way it is, free splash parks are a great way to save a few greenbacks without compromising the fun factor.  I’ve asked parents …

Kid-Friendly Activities in the Finger Lakes Region, NY
Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2009 – 1:23 | 6 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, …