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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Are you heading to Manchester as a soccer-loving family and trying to decide on an itinerary? I was in your situation and, having never been to Manchester, I went straight to the internet for help deciding what to do. We’re a family of 5 (kids ages 4, 7, 10), and we recently visited Manchester for
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If you’re like me, your eyes are glazing over from researching things you’re going to do in Japan with your kids. I get it – you want your family trip to Japan to be perfect! Going to Disneysea will definitely be a hit with your kids, so let’s take a look at how you can
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Disneyland is amazing – I know. But, sometimes we all need a little beach break! If you’re ready to play in the sand and surf, make your way west to Huntington Beach and the Pacific Ocean. It’s less than 20 miles from Disneyland (about 30 minutes with no traffic) and is guaranteed fun for kids
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If you’re planning a trip to Japan with a 10-year-old*, take a look at our itinerary for ideas and what we loved and wish we’d done differently. I’d traveled to Japan before (as a solo traveler in my 20s), but this was my first time visiting Japan with one of my children. We had an
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If you’d told me 20 years ago I’d be a mom of three boys frequenting Monster Jam, I would’ve laughed in your face. But, here I am, bringing my guys to Monster Jam and keeping up with the latest monster trucks (I’m partial to Monster Mutt, the Dalmation version). If you’re about to jump on
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Are you in the Hoodsport area and looking for a kid-friendly hiking trail? I’ve got one for you! The Hoodsport Loop trail has a small loop option called the Storybook Loop trail that’s perfect for a fun and whine-free walk with little kids in the gorgeous Olympic National Forest! Let’s take a quick look at
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If you’re in the area, you’ve likely already hiked (or are planning on hiking) the nearby Staircase Rapids Loop. The Big Creek trail is a shorter alternative for families, and it also avoids some of the crowds that flock to Staircase, the steep per vehicle fee of Staircase, and the long, dusty, dirt road to
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I’ve just come back from a visit to Japan with my 9-year-old, and I’ve already got the wheels spinning for a return trip with my two younger children. Why? Because Japan’s an amazing place to travel with kids – from toddlers to teens! Our family of five has enjoyed travel in some incredible places in
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Are you dreaming of a family trip to the Maldives but feeling a little overwhelmed by your internet research? I’ve just returned from 10-day vacation in the Maldives with my husband and three children (ages almost-3, 6, and 9). We had an amazing time, and I learned so much about traveling to the Maldives with
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Updated March 6, 2025 My family (me, my husband, and boys ages almost-3, 6, 9) just returned from an amazing 10-day family trip to the Maldives – and we already want to go back. We had an amazing time at our resort. The hours (and hours) I spent researching paid off – it was a
While the Maldives is known as a honeymoon destination, it’s also an excellent destination to visit as a family. I’ve just returned from a family trip to a fabulous resort in the Noonu Atoll in the Maldives with my husband and three young boys. While there, I saw mostly babies, toddlers, and kids up to
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