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Updated Feb 12, 2012

Q: Looking for Some Good Indoor Play Places    —San Pablo, CA

"Hello! My kids are restless inside but it's been too cold to go outside and play. Any ideas on good places to take th..."

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Have you tried your local YMCA?

The Alexander Lindsey Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek has rescued wildlife animals and hands on activities. The Lawrence Hall of Science is also really fun for kids a...

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Q: Looking for Family Friendly Beach Vacation Ideas?    —Antioch, IL

"My husband and I would like to take a beach vacation with our 2 year old son. We would like to rent a beach house th..."

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We have gone to the Outer Banks off the coast of North Carolina for the last 3 years and highly recommend it. We go with friends (including 6 kids under the age of 4)...

Hi A., A couple years back we took a family vaction to the Outer Banks in NC. We stayed in Waves and our house was a short walk over 1 sand dune to the beach. There a...

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Q: Child Freindly Weekday Get Away    —Covina, CA

"I'm on a budget this summer and would like to take my 2 kids on a nice week day get away 1 or 2 night max. My oldest ..."

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San Diego is also good. Lot's to do there.

My kids LOVE Big Bear and I am sure you could get a place with a pool. There is hiking and a lake where you can rent a little boat. It is kinda fun to explore nature...

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Q: Seeking Recommendation on MI Vacation Spot    —Skokie, IL

"Hello fellow moms! Now that school is out I was wondering if anyone could recommend a nice place for a family vacati..."

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Last year, we rented a townhome in Saugatuck (Mill Pond Realty has a bunch of rentals online). It had a pool, nice deck. We really liked it because it was calm, qui...

I've been to Union Pier/New Buffalo, Michigan a few times. It's about 90 minutes from Chicago, along the lake and a nice area. It's not too expensive or built up, bu...

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Q: How Do You Blow up the Pool Lounges Etc    —Flower Mound, TX

"Sorry this may sound like a stupid question but really how do blow thoughts plastic things up that you use in a pool...."

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We bought an electric pump from Target for $20. MUCH better than the manual pump. In Target, it's near the swim stuff. Intex Quick Fill High Output Electric Pump

you can buy a pump for 9.00 in academy :)

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Q: Looking for Good Swimming Pool in Denver Area for Toddlers    —Denver, CO

"Hi. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for affordable, fun swimming pools which are toddler friendly in the..."

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There are two great pools more south of Denver. One is at the Lone Tree recreation center. It is zero feet entry, with water feature. It gradually turns deeper into...

In Littleton (which would likely be a hike for you) there is a GREAT zero entry pool that allows pool toys/flotation devices called the Ridge. It is on Simms. I sugg...

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Q: Looking for an at Home Swim Instructor    —Chelmsford, MA

"I am looking for a swim instructor to come to my house. I live in Chelmsford and would be doing this with at least tw..."

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I believe the Pool School out of Andover has home instruction.

Hi N., You may want to try the YMCA. I know they come to homes and do lessons. Good Luck and have fun

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Q: Looking for an Inexpensive Vacation Spot    —Woodbridge, VA

"Hello All...I need some suggestions...my vacation starts July 11 - 20th and my grandson (5 years old) and I want to t..."

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I just came back from several days in Virginia Beach that was nice and not too long a drive. I will second Williamsburg. Again not a long drive. I found hotels do...

D.: My family and I just took a quick weekend trip to VA Beach. It's nice that it isn't such a long drive as Myrtle Beach (esp. with a 5 year old in tow). And the...

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Q: Has Anyone Used a Small Sun Tent for the Kids at the Beach?    —Valparaiso, IN

"Just wondering if anyone has purchased and used one of those small, blue( the one I saw) tents that seem to be just p..."

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One of the moms in my moms group brought one to the beach last year for her 2 yr old. Needless to say even some 3 & 4 year old boys thought it was pretty cool to sit ...

A., Easy to pack and tote but no breeze the kid gets super hot.

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Q: What Waterparks Have You Tried? Which Did You like Best?    —Westchester, IL

"Every New Years' we spend a couple of nights at a water park with our kids. We did not have a great experience last y..."

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Blue Harbor is our favorite so far, although it's about as far as the Dells. Gurnee is nice. Not cheap. And it has a tidal pool, which is great for older kids but whic...

Our family has been to both The Wilderness in the Dells and Key Lime Cove in Gurnee. The Wilderness is nice because it is huge and has a climbing structure, game room...

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