Travel
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Musings :: Humor is Good for the Soul
Laughter is Good for the Soul! My husband and I met way back when in high school. We were just friends all through high school, into college (he even came up for a sorority dance) and stayed in contact while I lived and worked in Japan. One thing that has stayed constant is his ability to make me laugh. Not just a polite laugh or giggle, but more along the lines of slapping my knees and maybe even an occasional snort gets thrown out there. To this day, my mother, husband and daughter can all get me laughing like this – where it is a whole body…
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Searching for Sea Glass on Prince Edward Island
Located on Canada’s east coast, Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) boasts stunning beaches, pastoral landscapes with lush rolling hills, cozy towns, and exquisite seafood restaurants. Author Lucy Maud Montgomery put the Island on the proverbial world map when she made the Island the setting of her classic novel Anne of Green Gables. Our Family Connection to the Island: My husband was born on the Island so we have done the P.E.I. road trip a few times now. This past summer, despite the worst vacation weather experienced to date, we managed to enjoy the Island and all it has to offer—without having to resort to the use of TV and video…
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Travel: Tips on How to Travel with Kids
We have done our fair share of flying with little people, and I don’t mean the plastic variety. The first flight I took with my now 11 year-old was from Los Angeles to Seattle when she was about 3 months. The most recent flight was this past December when we summoned up the courage to take our three to Australia with the youngest just having turned four. The first thing people asked about the trip was “How was the flight?”, and I could honestly answer that although long, it wasn’t that bad. But that’s also because we’ve had lots of practice. Even when our children were crawling or…
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In the Spotlight with The Kratt Brothers
Christopher F. “Chris” Kratt and his older brother Martin Kratt grew up in Warren Township, New Jersey. Together they host the television programs Kratts’ Creatures, Zoboomafoo, and Be the Creature (which airs on the National Geographic Channel), and Wild Kratts (which airs on PBS Kids and TVOKids). I had a chance to speak to these energetic brothers who have a real passion for educating kids about wild and sea life. My daughter is quite obsessed with their new show Wild Kratts and had a question of her own to ask the brothers. You have such great enthusiasm for animal and plant life. Have you two always been interested in nature since…
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Travel: Australia – Your Dream Holiday Down Under
If you’ve ever had Australia on your wish list of places to visit, here’s a taste of some of the amazing things you can see and experience when you visit the Great Southern Land. Harbour Bridge Drive on it, climb up it, walk over it or sail under it, the Harbour Bridge links North Sydney to the city and is affectionately known as the “coathanger”. You can even go on a guided tour and climb up the bridge and enjoy stunning vistas of the city, harbour and beyond. Sydney Opera House You probably recognize this building – Australia’s most famous icon. Perched right on the harbour’s edge, with a magnificent…
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Great Wolf Lodge: Fun for Everyone
The Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls, Ontario: We recently surprised the kids with a two-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This indoor water park boasts over 100,000 square feet of water-packed fun, including scream-worthy slides for risk takers—not for the faint of heart!—and zero-depth entry areas for wee ones. Outside the water park, there are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy until nightfall. Our visit to this immense 84-degree indoor water park was the second for us in five years. I was a little worried that the lodge and all of its amenities might look a little tired or appear a bit rundown.…