Looking for stuff to do with the kids over the Thanksgiving weekend? I found a bunch of tree lighting ceremonies and events that are FREE and should fill up those days over the Thanksgiving holiday:
Washington DC:
http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/ChristmasTree.htm
New York City:
http://gonyc.about.com/od/christmassights/p/rockcentertree.htm
San Francisco Bay Area (Union Square is the most famous and where we were engaged!):
http://www.lovetoeatandtravel.com/Site/Tips/Holiday_Gifts/tree_lightings.htm
Chicago:
http://gochicago.about.com/od/eventsfestivalsholidays/p/tree_lighting.htm
Alexandria, VA:
http://dc.metromix.com/leisure/community_event/alexandria-tree-lighting-ceremony-old-town/746611/content
Tampa:
http://events.heraldtribune.com/university-of-tampa-fl/events/show/83889856-hyde-parks-enchanted-tree-lighting-ceremony
Cincinnati:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081113/NEWS0103/311130027/-1/today
Cleveland:
http://www.newsnet5.com/holidays/10373931/detail.html
Dallas:
http://www.pegasusnews.com/events/2008/nov/28/121538/
Indianapolis:
http://www.indy.org/indianapolis/web/jsp/whattodo/detail.jsp?c=12334656:upcoming&p=1&x=1227456921845
St. Paul, [...]
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Festivities in Various Cities…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Alexandria, Atlantic City, Chicago, Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree Lighting, Family Holiday, holiday, Holiday events, Indianapolis, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Santa, St. Paul, Thanksgiving Events, Washington DC on November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A Deal at Disneyland…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged amusement park, Budget Travel, Disneyland, family travel, kids on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
is the mouse sick? There appears to be a deal going on now (which is important to me because I am taking my 8 year old for her birthday):
Book now to receive one free Disney Character Breakfast and special hotel savings when you buy a 3-night or longer Disneyland® Resort vacation package with tickets. [...]
What kind of stroller is easiest on a trip?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged baby, family vacation, stroller, young kids on October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I buy the umbrella stroller at Toys R Us for $12. It folds up easily and while it’s not super easy to push, it beats carting a heavy one around. Problem is, with a 5 and 3 year old they both want to be pushed and sometimes that’s tiring. We end up [...]
Do we really have to bring the car seat?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged car seat, family, kids, travel on September 26, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I admit I do not bringing them when we travel, as terrible as it sounds. Frankly, with all the luggage, the thought of more things on an airplane and lugging through an airport sounds like a pain! Whenever we go to New York City, I never see anyone put on a seat belt much less strap in a car [...]
I want to go on vacation…any ideas?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Alaska, Brazil, budget, family vacation, Home exchange, kids vacation, Rio De Janeiro on September 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This post is dedicated to the many of you who are looking for interesting vacations…some want to stay in the US and some want to go abroad. Post your desired vacation here and hopefully some good responses will follow.
Our family is hoping (in this turbulent economy) to go to Rio De Janeiro next summer on a [...]
I prefer the Four Seasons but my kids and husband love to camp, what do I do?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged budget, Camp, kids, outdoors, sleeping bag, vacation on September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I admit it, I hate waking up in a campground, cold in a sleeping bag…having to carry all my toiletries to a public bathroom. Don’t us moms need a bit of pampering while away?
I found this article in Sunset Magazine with some great alternatives. I would love to learn about more ways to let my [...]
