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Washington DC

Even though it was hot one day and rainy the next, we managed to have a great time.  I think it’s one of my favorite family trip destinations.  If you stay on the weekends hotels come cheap and nearly all … Continue reading

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When that 4.5 star hotel at a 2 star price isn’t such a great deal

Last weekend, Big Daddy, the girls and me went for a weekend trip to Washington DC.  We had a great time.  DC is SUCH a great city.  It’s so family friendly and very economical as nearly everything there is FREE. … Continue reading

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Vacation with Kids-Summer ’09-How to Camp with an Infant

It started sounding more crazy as we went on.  Camping.  In the Upper Peninsula.  In a tent.  On the ground air mattress.  For two days.  Without personal running water.  You know, when you’re making plans you can be all brave … Continue reading

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Vacation with Kids-Summer ’09 edition part 1

Last week, we did the circle tour. If you’re not from the Midwest, or maybe even Michigan you might not know what that is. The circle tour is the trip around lake Michigan. We start in Chicago, travel up the … Continue reading

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Traveling with Kids: Edition 1-Successful road trips

We just got back from our spring vacation with the girls. It was a long ride in the car, logging about two thousand round trip miles to travel form the cold Midwest to the sunny beach. This trip was actually … Continue reading

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