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Two boys stand in front of colorful sign for Fuji-Q. Behind are buildings, entrance tents, large rollercoasters, and Mt. Fuji at Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Japan.

FUJI Q-HIGHLAND – Our Family’s Experience (Including Ticket Purchase)

Are you trying to decide if Fuji-Q Highland is worth a spot in your Japan itinerary? Do you love epic rollercoasters? Do you despise crazy crowds? Do you think views of Mt. Fuji are dreamy? If you answered yes to any (or all) of those questions, Fuji-Q Highland theme park may be a chef’s-kiss for […]

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Boys walk toward the entrance gate at Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Japan. They are wearing coats. There is one worker at the entrance and no other guests.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS TO FUJI-Q HIGHLAND – Step-by-Step

If you’re planning a trip to Fuji-Q Highland and you’re feeling bewildered about buying tickets… you’re not alone!  Purchasing tickets for Fuji-Q can be confusing, but I’ve put together this step-by-step guide for you.  It’s based on our experience buying tickets (we’re a group of 4, with an adult, 2 kids, and a senior).  This

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Young boy in orange jersey rides his bike along a cycling path with the Rhine River on the right. A town with a church steeple towering above and green hillsides are on the opposite side of the river. Road to the left of bike path.

CYCLING ALONG THE RHINE RIVER WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Quick Guide

We’re on a family trip in Germany, and like most places we visit, I really wanted to include cycling in our itinerary.  My boys love riding bikes, and so do my parents.  We’re spending a few days on the Rhine River, and the flat terrain and plentiful cycling paths make it a perfect place to

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Grandfather smiles while holding baby and looking at his grandsons in the stands of Seattle Mariners baseball stadium.

GOING TO A SEATTLE MARINERS GAME WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Routine + Tips

Is there anything better than a summer afternoon baseball game with your family? If there is, don’t tell me about it. I’ve loved going to see the Mariners since I was a little girl going to the games at the Kingdome with my Dad. We continued watching them at Safeco Field (even the day after

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Lebron James shoots a long two-pointer in a game against the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.

GOING TO A PHOENIX SUNS GAME WITH KIDS – Our Guide + Tips

Watching the Phoenix Suns live has been on my sons’ bucket list for awhile, and we finally had the chance to make it happen. We enjoy the entire experience of live sports – watching the warmups, being mesmerized by the athletes, soaking up the entertainment during time-outs, and enjoying the atmosphere with all of the

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Boy plays in a bin of slime in a room with other slime bins. Slime wall with dripping, colorful slime on right.

SLOOMOO INSTITUTE – Our Review of the Chicago Slime Experience

Are you trying to decide what to do with your kids on your visit to Chicago? Maybe you’ve come across ‘Sloomoo’ but aren’t sure if it’s worth the cost. Or, perhaps you’ve got a slime-obsessed child and this could be his/her dream come true. I visited with my slime-lovin’ 10-year-old son on a trip to

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Mom and son take a photo in the reflection of the Bean in Chicago on a sunny day with white clouds.

CHICAGO WITH A 10-YEAR-OLD KID – What to Do & Where to Stay

My 10-year-old and I spent an amazing 3 days in Chicago while we were in town for a WNBA game.  It was my first real trip to Chicago and my son’s first visit as well.  We had a blast and I can admit that I’d brushed Chicago off but it’s definitely an amazing, underrated city! 

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