Kid friendly ratings, critiques, and praises.
December 9, 2010
In the mid-western United States, Chicago Illinois is the go-to destination for exciting urban activities. The largest city in Illinois, Chicago has plenty of sights to see, the beaches of Lake Michigan, some grand hotels, and a bustling environment combined with a comfortable, family-friendly aesthetic even in its upscale restaurants. Maybe it’s a heartland thing, but ...
December 9, 2010
After you’ve perused all the wonderful exhibits and artifacts in the Smithsonian Museum’s vast collection and enjoyed the Smithsonian sponsored National Zoo, there are still many, many more exciting museums and other attractions to take the kids in the D.C. area. Just driving or walking past the White House or the U.S. Capitol is awe inspiring. ...
December 9, 2010
Washington D.C. is packed with attractions for the whole family. There are as many outings as there are families who visit, with free museums, great parks, amazing historical sites, and cultural icons like the Washington Monument and the Nation’s Capital building itself to bring out the oohs and ahhs among travelers of all ages. Finding ...
December 8, 2010
Skiing and toddlers. Okay, so that’s kind of an oxymoron. While older kids will love kid focused ski lessons – and many programs now start at the age of five – the tiniest travelers are not going to get the hang of skis and poles. But put the words ski resort and toddler together and ...
December 8, 2010
There are so many wonderful things about Hawaii and the island of Maui in particular, that families can easily spend ten vacations on any one island and still be eager to come back for more. Maui has diverse climates – the green, wet Hana area with its wonderful to explore switch back highway; the dry ...
December 6, 2010
La Jolla, Spanish for jewel, is more than just a suburb of San Diego. Only fifteen minutes from San Diego proper, it features lovely beaches, pleasant dining spots, and a number of fun tourist attractions. The town also holds the relatively small, family friendly Stephen Birch Aquarium and Museum, and the longtime home of the ...
December 6, 2010
Look, Atlanta, Georgia is a city with tons of history behind it, interesting ethnic neighborhoods, and an enormous and spectacular aquarium. But what child – or adult for that matter – won’t be excited by the chance to taste test dozens of sodas they’ve never heard of, and visit an old fashioned soda parlor – ...
December 2, 2010
We stayed at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa and found it to be a truly beautiful hotel with all the amenities of a resort. Though my sister did have to make a quick run for more baby formula (the Disneyland and California Adventure theme parks do sell formula in their baby centers but ...
December 1, 2010
On our recent trip to Disneyland—a trip that included my husband, myself, our two children, my parents, my sister, her husband, and their baby—we had the opportunity to stay at the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa (thanks Dad)! Having spent the majority of our lives living in California and of course going to Disneyland, ...
November 30, 2010
Over the summer, our good friends and former next-door neighbors from New Jersey made the trip west to visit us in Burbank. They had less than a week to see and do a myriad of things here in Southern Califonia. However, their wish list of places to visit (besides our house, that is) was quite ...
