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Vacation Destinations with a 6 Month Old?
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on September 30, 2008
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So my hubby and I want to plan our first family vacation, and it has to be someplace warm. We will be going at the beginning of November, and are thinking Florida, ...
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- We took my daughter to Orlando when she was 5 months old. It was a January trip and I was actually going for work, but my husband and daughter joined me and it was gre...
- When my son was about a year and a half we went to Austin, TX for a family wedding. I was super impressed by the city and all the attractions for kids. They have an a...
- Dear A., My husband and I lived in Orlando for a year, and Tampa Bay (Clearwater) for 5 years. Our son LOVED the Tampa Aquarium as early as 4 months old, and loves...
Does Anyone Here Have a Knowledge of Butterflies?
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on September 27, 2011
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My 11 year old daughter was greatly interested and watching the various butterfly cacoons around the property as they were emerging. One of them turned black about 2 ...
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- With a strong interest in butterflies, you should look for the next butterfly educational opportunity in August and September next summer. Powell Garden's, just east ...
- Why don't you contact the Butterfly House in Chesterfield, MO. That's what I'd do surely they could help or send you to someone to advise... L.
- Have you contacted a butterfly museum/zoo? Try the NAtural Science Museum in Raleigh and the Natural Bridge Butterfly zoo. http://naturalsciences.org/exhibits h...
Wedding Venues in or near KC, MO
Asked by C.J. from Kansas City
on June 1, 2011
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My SIL just got engaged and she is looking for a fabulous outdoor venue with an indoor space for the reception. She does not have a very large budget either. Does an...
New to OP...looking for July 4Th Fireworks
Asked by N.L. from Kansas City
on July 2, 2008
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Looking for a family friendly fireworks display to take our family to.....we just moved to Overland Park
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- Welcome to Overland Park! I grew up in OP. Love it! Top 9 Displays 1. Shawnee Mission Park Fireworks Extravaganza * Where: Shawnee Mission Park, 7710 Renner R...
- Shawnee Mission Park has a big show - you have to get there early to stake out a spot & that could be hard with 2 little ones. We're going to park somewhere & watch t...
- College park has a really nice display. You can park near the Double Tree hotel off of I-435 and you will see it real well.
Best Friend's 30Th Birthday
Asked by K.S. from Kansas City
on May 2, 2009
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hi ladies! this isn't really a "motherly" request, but it's something i need help with. my best friend's 30th birthday is in june and i'm trying to come up with some i...
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- What about something she'd never expect.... putt-putt golf and cocktails?? or maybe Worlds of Fun? both things would be a blast and unexpected... I've gone putt-put...
- road trip, baby! Have goody bags stashed, have an itinerary planned, & just get away for a weekend of fun! During deer season, my Mom & her BF were at Lake of th...
- Hi K.! When I turned 40 my friends got together and everyday something showed up at my door. Each friend or family member brought or sent something. Things ranged f...
Rainy Day Activities for Someone from Out of Town
Asked by A.A. from Portland
on July 17, 2007
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Hello Mama's. Any tips for great rainy day activities for myself and my 2.75 year old daughter while in Portland. We are here for the week and would still like to expl...
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- My grandkids also love the Children's Museum. I highly recommend it. Powell's City of Books has a children's book section complete with child size tables and chair...
- Try OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. It is right off of I-5 and very easy to get to. While not as oriented to a two year old as the children's museum...
- There is a Portland website called. Portlandonline. There are all kinds of neat community centers, and other activities. Today is Dr Seuss's birthday, and Read Acro...
Need Drivable Weekend Getaway Ideas for the SF Bay Area (Menlo Park)
Asked by P.M. from San Francisco
on April 3, 2009
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Hi
I had hoped to get the family up to Tahoe for an extended weekend and the last dredges of snow but my husband is buried at work and won't be able to take time of...
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- Here are a couple of websites high lighting Doug McConnell (Bay Area Back Roads): www.bayareafamilytravel.com and www.openroad.tv. I believe Bay Area Back Roads has ...
- Half Moon Bay, nice road to drive over there if not crowded...
- If you're not hooked on seeing snow, but want a very fun, kid-friendly get-away, Capitola is great! I'm a little biased, as we happen to have a beach cottage there (w...
Stuff to Do?
Asked by S.D. from Kansas City
on May 25, 2008
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Hi mommy gals! I have googled this and am just not sure that I am finding what I need, so I thought I would ask the experts. I need to get the kids out of the house mo...
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- Paradise Park in Lee's Summit near Colbern Rd and 291 HWY would be a good place to keep in mind. They have lots of play areas for younger and older children. My 2 ye...
- I've found KC Parent magazine is a good source sometimes... http://www.kcparent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=29&Itemid=48
- I go to www.kansascity.com and click on the calendar, sometimes I can find things to do. Of course I have a 2 year old so I'm not sure how much these ideas will help....
Weekend Getaway Ideas?
Asked by J.P. from Seattle
on March 28, 2008
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Hi, my husband and I are planning a much-needed getaway in April. We live in Seattle and since we only have the weekend are looking for somewhere to drive or train to....
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- The 5th Avenue Suites is a nice boutique hotel (Kimpton). They have a wine reception in the evening. It's also convenient to their rapid transit system. Portland ha...
- I don't know exactly how far away you wanted to go, but here's my suggestion. My inlaws (all 6 of them) were here last Thanksgiving and we found a stunning house on t...
- My fiance and I stayed at the Chrysalis Inn and Spa in Bellingham for our anniversary last year and loved it. We had a view of the water, a nice room, a nice dinner an...
Bored = TROUBLE!
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on September 9, 2008
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I've noticed that my 4 1/2 year old has been doing strange things lately because he's constantly bored. For a long time, he's tried out speaking in accents, taking of...
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- Well, since he wants the mental stimulation of learning something new, have you thought about enrolling him in a music class or something? Maybe if he learned how to p...
- Have you done language tapes. teaching and reading Spanish, French, German, even Chinese. My boys spent hours playing Legos and they (Legos) are very good with math s...
- Why not look into gifted children's programs, and get them started. YOu don't need to be scared. You are very lucky. It's something to be proud of! Have fun, and let t...
