Tips to Getting to the Top of the Empire State Building…Hastle-Free.

  For years, I’ve avoided the Empire State Building and other touristy places dreading the long lines. Don’t ask me why I didn’t know this before, but there is a “skip the lines” ticket that you can buy to go to the top. We bought it when friends came to visit and it was awesome; we had 5 kids […]

Our Staff’s Favorite Things to Do and See in NYC.

1. A Theatrical NYC Outing at Non-Broadway Prices       2. Day Trip to New York’s Other Little Italy       3. Take a Trip to France…in NYC       4. An Easy Afternoon with Kids in the Rain       5. Take a Bike Tour       6. Day Trip to a Coney Island […]

Easter Egg Decorating Party

Pull out your favorite pastel-colored linens and serving pieces for this fun Easter Egg Decorating Party.

A Camp for Every Type of Kid

As moms, we were tired of the exhaustingly long lists of camps that some sites run. This year, we decided to highlight a few of our favorites.Whether your’re looking for 2018 or getting ahead for 2019, each of these camps offers something unique that you won’t find anywhere else.   A Camp for Cowboys & Cowgirls The […]

Take a Bike Tour Get Away

You don’t need to be a dedicated cyclist to choose a two-wheel road trip over a four-wheel holiday. Cycling is a cool thing to do on any vacation. It is great exercise and great fun. It is clean and green. Cycling is an adventurous way to enjoy nature. It is a unique way to see […]

A Spectacular Summer Adventure for Kids in the Wild West

Leave your expectations at home. This is unlike any place you’ve ever been. Imagine spending the summer in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains with campers from 48 states and 16 foreign countries. If you have a child with a sense of adventure, who enjoys a physical challenge and has a love of nature and the outdoors, Camp Cheley is […]

Our All-Time Favorite Get-Aways

Here are some of our favorite get-aways from the last few years–many that we’ gladly take again!  • • • • • • • WARM WEATHER GETAWAYS • • • • • • • COSTA RICA Costa Rica Adventure: Beaches, Volcanos, Monkeys and More!   TURKS & CAICOS 15+ Must-Do Things HAWAII Where to Stay in Kauai PUERTO […]

Should You Take Sleeping Pills on a Plane?

Will it work, and is it worth it?