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Vacation at the New England Coast (NH, ME, MA)
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on March 24, 2012
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My inlaws moved to NH last year. We are planning to visit them this summer. They live about 90 minutes from the coast in a very small, country town. I think we might s...
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- My 2 favorites are Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. The first is cute and small, the second is larger, classy, has a great brewery cafe and the fanciest inn called The Whi...
- I absolutely agree with the suggestions you've already received. You can't really go wrong anywhere on the NE coast! One observation about Maine (a favorite of m...
- You MUST spend a day at Storyland in North Conway, NH. It's the perfect place for kids your age and it just the most family-friendly place I've ever been. Another cons...
Tips on Getting Son to Sleep in His Big Boy Bed
Asked by E.F. from Austin
on June 13, 2008
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My oldest son will be 3 in August. He is still in his crib and I am fine with that, but has been expressing interest lately in sleeping in his big boy bed. We have b...
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- Does your crib convert in any way? With my son we lowered the mattress as far as it would go and then took the front railing off, so it was like a big boy bed but sti...
- We let our son help us take his crib apart. There was some finality in the whole process and he knew it wasn't there for him to sleep in anymore after we were done. Fr...
- I had my twins in the same bed until last month (they are 3 yo) In order to get them into separate beds, I had them pick out their own bedding. My son picked out Disn...
Any Travel Advice for York, Maine?
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on July 13, 2010
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We're bringing the kids (2.5 yo and 6 mo) to York, Maine for a couple of days next week. We will definitely be going to the zoo. Any advice on family friendly restaur...
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- We love York -- usually go at least once per summer! Definitely check out the Goldenrod Restaurant in York Beach, very near Short Sands beach. They make their own ta...
- I know the anchorage hotel on long sands beach has an indoor pool and hot tub and is a walk across the road to the beach. I used to lifeguard on York Beach and in my o...
- Yay I live in Maine! The Zoo is definately going to take a huge chunk out of your day... Be sure to take the kids for a ride on the elephant! The beach is right near t...
Red, White and Blue candy...what to Use for White?
Asked by J.W. from Kansas City
on July 3, 2010
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I'm trying to think of some last minute decorating ideas for our Independence Day celebrations. I wanted to add some small decorative glassware to my tablescape with ...
Mackinac Island
Asked by J. from Chicago
on May 28, 2011
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We are considering taking a family trip to Mackinac Island this summer. I am wondering if you moms have any input on things to do and see and where to stay. Thanks!
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- I recommend staying on the island- it can be fun and busy during the day and becomes completely different and relaxing at night. In the past, I've found that the Murr...
- If your kids are old enough to ride bikes then that is a must!! You can take your own but you have to pay extra to ferry them across. Most people just rent one when ...
- My suggestion is to stay on the Mackinaw City side, which is much less expensive and has more than a day's worth of activities, too. Then you can take the ferry over ...
Ideas for 6 Year Old Boy Birthday Party
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on August 16, 2008
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I am starting to think about what to do for my soon to be 6 year old's birthday party. Over the years we have gone to Chucky Cheeses, bowling, Odyssey Fun World(off o...
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- Hi J., I have a mom-owned invitation business located in Oak Lawn. If you are looking for birthday invitations I will gladly email you samples. You can email me at ...
- J., Have you tried a bowling party? Or you can do a dress up halloween party at your house.......saves lots of money. Roseann
- A roller skating party all the way! Make it retro 70's attire. The parents will have fun helping the kids come up with an outfit and hair styles. We've gone to a fe...
Fun Things to Do in the Area
Asked by J.T. from Sacramento
on April 30, 2008
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My parents and brothers (ages 17 and 13) are coming to visit us this summer. I have one little boy that will be about 12 months old when they come. We have only live...
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- My teenagers love to go to sunsplash in the summer! I am sure they would love that place....they also have a little toddler area that my 3 year old well she was 2 last...
- For sure go to Coloma...it's a cute little town and shows where gold was first discovered, a blacksmith and you can even pan for gold. Bring a picnic lunch and some o...
- Natoma and Folsom Lakes, Sacramento and American Rivers would be a great spot to just have fun in the sun, bring a picnic lunch... If your family is a singing famil...
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...
Orlando, Florida Vacation
Asked by J.G. from Detroit
on June 24, 2010
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A friend has let us purchase a timeshare guest certificate to Orlando in August! We are so excited to take a real vacation- but we haven't ever been there before, and...
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- There's lot of less expensive stuff to do in Orlando. There's Gatorland, Wonderworks (on International Drive), Ripleys Believe It or Not (on I-drive as well) .... Ther...
- Downtown Disney is great. There are a lot of shops, restaurants. There is the Lego Store there that has stations outside in which kids can make whatever they want an...
- You should look into some of the natural springs near Orlando. There are several pretty close, and you can tube, snorkel and play is amazingly beautiful water. Google ...
Any Ideas for 15 Yr Old Girl Birthday Party??
Asked by W.B. from Houston
on February 11, 2009
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My daughter turns 15 in a couple of weeks. I would like to have a small party for her---nothing too extravagant (because next year will be a biggie). I have been try...
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- My cousin did a "spa party" for her daughter. Manicures, pedicures, facials, relaxing music, light snacks. 'Sounded awesome to me! I wanted a "spa party!"
- Hi-I am not sure whre you live but I own a Hair Salon in New Braunfels Texas that is designed for children, tweens, and teens and we have fabulous birthday parties the...
- If she is a "girly girl" maybe a party at a local nail salon or have a MaryKay type party . . . If she isn't into that stuff. . . meet at the movies is another pos...
