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Looking for things to do in Redondo Beach? My town is a family-friendly city that offers many activities for all ages. With plenty of attractions to keep everyone entertained, there’s something for everyone in this coastal city. Ask anyone and … Read more
Our family has been visiting Florida each spring for the last five years. So when we finally made the move to Jacksonville this year it already felt like home. We have been busy getting to know our new city but that … Read more
Taking on Universal Orlando is serious business, one that we’re trying to get down to an exact science, which is why we try to visit every spring break – it has nothing to do with being adrenaline junkies, we promise. … Read more
March is finally here and kids everywhere are counting down the minutes to Spring Break. When the final bell sounds, families everywhere will be loading up the minivans (or SUVs) and heading off across the state, across the country or even … Read more
It’s warmer out than I prepare myself for dog sledding Colorado. The sun is shining and the air is a crisp 35 degrees. Perhaps, I think to myself, the 7 layers of mismatched clothing hidden under a fashionable Betty Rides … Read more
If you have ever been to New Orleans, you know that life is more interesting in the place often called the “most unique” city in the United States. Steeped in culture and history, New Orleans is home to one of … Read more
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, now is the time when many parents are planning a much-needed break away with their family to decompress from a busy year. While the thought of traveling for hours on end with restless children, … Read more
When was the last time you saw baby Jaguar cubs in person? Or peered up at a family of giraffes? How about enjoyed a safari trip in the desert? Not recently? Well, California’s Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm … Read more
As September rounds to a close, nothing welcomes the fall season quite like the start of Halloween festivities. Bobbing for apples and carving pumpkins are plenty fun in their own right, but those looking for more frightful fare can be … Read more
School is back in session and while most students are groaning over the excessively long reading list, those partaking in Knott’s Berry Farm Halloween Haunt are groaning and shrieking and shouting for an entirely different reason. Did you know that … Read more
Knott’s Berry Farm has long treasured their reign as the location for Southern California haunts, but with so many neighboring theme parks becoming infamous for scares of their own, Knott’s has kicked it up a notch with this year’s Scary … Read more
On a bright sunny Sunday morning, I headed out to Six Flags Magic Mountain, which is located in the town of Valencia (a suburb of Los Angeles). This was my daughter’s first time at Magic Mountain, which is known for … Read more
Woohoo! School is out and summer has aaarrrriiivvveeeddd! Most families are kicking off the summer travel seasons this holiday weekend. To make sure you’re prepared, Mrs. Potato Head wants to share her expert travel and packing tips. MRS. POTATO HEAD’S TRAVEL AND PACKING … Read more
The legacy of our nation’s history must be carried through generations to keep ourselves humble and remember the people that built our freedom. Mount Rushmore National Memorial pays homage to our history with the busts of four of our most … Read more
My family had been excited for our trip to Tuckerton, New Jersey ever since we were invited to stay at it’s Sea Pirate Campground. Finally, after 700 miles across 4 states and 12 hours in the car we arrived! We were warmly welcomed and despite … Read more
Thirty miles north of Altanctic City at exit 58 on the Garden State Parkway you will find the historic town of Tuckerton, New Jersey. Nestled among it’s charming victorian houses and winding riverway is the Tuckerton Seaport which each year in the … Read more