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Family Travel: Things to do in Sedona, AZ with children

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After our 3-day stay in Phoenix, we drove to Sedona for the rest of our trip. Phoenix was fun but Sedona was otherworldly.  If you're looking for ideas for things to do in Sedona, AZ with children, here is what we did..... We stayed at Andante Inn of Sedona which is located on the main state route in the middle of Sedona overlooking amazing red … [Read more...]

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Family Travel: Things to do in Phoenix, AZ with children

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  LOTS OF THINGS TO DO IN PHEONIX ARIZONA WITH CHILDREN We just came back from an unforgettable Spring Break vacation in Phoenix, Sedona and Grand Canyon. Arizona offers some spectacular sights and experiences. Even though we spent 8 full days actively visiting places, there are still many places left to go back and visit. There are more … [Read more...]

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Family Travel: Exploratorium, San Francisco

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Exploratorium San Francisco

One of the highlights, if not the most favorite spot of our San Francisco trip was our visit to Exploratorium. When we were planning our itinerary, we knew on our last day it was going to be rainy. Exploratorium was the perfect indoor destination for kids, while rest of our family enjoyed their downtime after a busy and exhausting week in and … [Read more...]

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Family Travel: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We went to visit Milwaukee over the weekend. It is rather a short trip from Chicago. We usually drive to Wisconsin border to Gurnee Mills for shopping. After that, it's only another 30-minute drive. The weather was great and we all had great fun. Here is our itinerary for Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the weekend with 2 young kids. We started at … [Read more...]

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Last minute getaway

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Two Fridays ago, a friend of mine called me to ask me why I haven't replied to her evite. Apparently, she used my e-mail address which I use only to register for memberships and receive ads. As I was going through my inbox, which I have not checked for a month or so, I saw this newsletter from a ski resort. We've gone there years ago. Since I was … [Read more...]

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I am a mother of two and a type of person who you would call “Jack of all trades, master of none”. As you might guess from categories, I love my children, reading, sewing, gardening, traveling and cooking. I also work full time so I have to be practical to do all the things I want to do in a 24-hr-day. More About Me


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