Taking the kids: And starting a new holiday tradition wherever you are
Got a holiday tradition? When my kids were small and we lived in Chicago we always made a trek to the Museum of Science and Industry to see Christmas Around the...
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Taking the kids: And snaring a Black Friday-Cyber Monday travel deal
Are you ready? Not for the holiday hoopla, but for something that in these troubled times can give everyone something to look forward to — and make your gift- giving...
Taking the kids: Craving time with grown kids — or others you are close to
The days are long gone when the kids just go along. To be fair, they may not always have been happy with your choices. Mine certainly weren't. By the time...
Taking the kids: Holiday getaways closer to home
As if we didn't already have enough worries about traveling. The U.S. State Department recently issued a " worldwide caution" for Americans traveling overseas. "Due to increased tensions in various locations...
Taking the kids: Celebrating Halloween all October
Have you got your costumes ready? In case you missed the memo, Halloween is celebrated throughout October. In some cases, the celebrations have already started. Let's not forget celebrating Dia...
Taking the kids: Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
If your kids aren't in school yet, or you are new empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns. How about Park City,...
Taking the kids: When unforeseen events disrupt your travel plans
I get it. The last thing you want to discuss is how your trip may go awry — through no fault of your own. But as recent events have shown,...
Taking the kids: Getting ready for the next big solar eclipse
Got your special glasses ready? On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will create a "ring of fire" in the sky from Oregon to Texas. On April 8, 2024,...
Taking the kids: A fall getaway with or without the kids
Lucky you. Your kids aren't in school yet and the grandparents want to treat you to a fall getaway. Or maybe the kids have a fall break, or you are...
Taking the kids: To a fall festival
Let's celebrate! Fall is festival season and promises good times, good music, and good eats, whether you want to celebrate apples or pumpkins; cranberries, chiles or wine, chicken or hot-air...