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Chattanooga with Kids – 10 Things To Do
It may not be the first place that crosses your mind when thinking of cities to take a weekend trip to, but Chattanooga, TN is a hidden gem in the south. With its southern charm and an abundance of food and fun, it’s a city that should definitely be on your list of places to visit. Just a short 117 miles or 1 hr 45 min drive north of Atlanta, Chattanooga has plenty to offer families. Here is a list of the top 10 things to do in Chattanooga with kids. Tennessee Aquarium One of the most popular attractions in Chattanooga is aquarium which sits on the Riverfront. It is…
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The Death of a Vacation Slug – A Colorado and Utah Summer Adventure
Vacation has always been my time to be a SLUG – to rest, relax, and do absolutely nothing. It started when I was ten with my family’s annual summer beach trip. Every year, the same trip, the same beach, and the same slug-like behavior. When I had a family of my own, Edward (the hubs) and Rory (the kidlet) joined me. And I loved it. And I was happy. And I was a SLUG. Until last year. My family decided not to go to the beach, and my Edward got excited and decided to plan our summer trip. And because I wasn’t thinking about the summer in FEBRUARY, I agreed. …
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A Costa Rica Family Adventure…Pura Vida!
My husband and I visited 12 years ago and to this day it is one of my favorite vacations. I always knew I wanted to take my kids there one day. Once again, Costa Rica was great! We had an amazing family adventure there. One of the reasons I loved Costa Rica so much the first time I visited was because unlike some places you go, it has a variety of things to do. You want adventure? There’s plenty to choose from. You want to relax and be a beach bum? They have amazing beaches for that. You want to be one with nature? You can do that too. And…
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Park City, Utah Adventures
While we are officially breaking into spring here in Georgia, most of the ski resorts are still officially open (Park City closes this Sunday). So I couldn’t let ski season officially end without writing about our family adventure to Park City, UT. We visited Park City towards the end of February and had a great time. This was our third time taking the kids skiing and it was amazing seeing them grow in their enjoyment of skiing and skills on the slopes…even after not skiing for an entire year. My husband had been to Park City once on a guys ski trip some years ago, but let’s just say he was…
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New York City Adventures With Kids
The kids have been asking to visit New York City ever since they learned that it’s where Spider-Man lives and where the Statue of Liberty is located. It’s a city I enjoy visiting. The sights and lights, the sounds, the people…the city is an incredible blend of activity, excitement and culture. But what would it be like experiencing it with kids? I wasn’t sure how being tourists in The City That Never Sleeps would be with a 5, 7 and 9-year-old. Well it was great. As is often the case with kids, seeing things through their eyes always brings a new energy and excitement to whatever it is. We spent our days exploring the city doing…
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Hitting the Slopes with Kids – Colorado Family Ski Adventures and Tips
It’s August so you must be thinking about that winter family travel adventure right? No? Well, it’s definitely not too early to start planning a ski adventure. Ski season officially starts in November. Many of our friends know that we enjoy skiing. Yes, black families ski…and as of June we camp too :). My husband has been skiing about 5 times, and I have been 4 times including the 2 family trips we have taken with the kids. Our second trip with the kids this past February was especially fun because by the end of our trip the boys were going down the big mountain on their own. They haven’t…
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Benjamins in the Bay – Our San Francisco Adventure
We recently returned from a family trip to San Francisco. I started a list of places the family wants to visit and San Francisco was not on it. Wondering how we ended up there? Refer to the last bullet of my Money Saving Travel Tips article – Be open to destinations you might not usually consider. Essentially we ended up there because we were looking for somewhere to spend a few days post school and found a great flight deal. Neither my husband or kids had ever been there and well…it’s San Francisco so I was sure we could find plenty to do as a family. The city did not disappoint. We had an…
