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Travel With Kids: Fayetteville

May 23, 2011 by 10 Comments
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Fayetteville is a friendly town - warm and congenial, a small city with a big heart. We spent 6 nights in this not-so-sleepy military mecca. Our favorite highlights? We planted a garden for the Salvation Army. Our hands got dirty. Our feet got bit (by ants!). After an afternoon of work in the North Carolina breeze, we ended up with a young garden - zucchini and tomato plants in a row. The vegetables will help feed the homeless later this summer. We explored the Cape Fear Botanical … [Read more...]

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Metropolitan Mama presents…Best In The USA

May 21, 2011 by 38 Comments
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Our family has been through 11 states in 106 days. Living on-the-road is more stressful and more wonderful than we ever could have imagined. We're meeting outstanding people, interviewing executive directors of non-profits, getting behind-the-scenes tours of businesses, and enjoying an ever-changing outdoor landscape. I'm putting together an awards program of sorts as we travel. At the end of our 365 days, I'd like to zero in on THE BEST in specific categories. Nominations will be … [Read more...]

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Travel With Kids: Asheville

May 5, 2011 by 10 Comments
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Asheville's reputation is nothing short of sparkling. Every time we told someone we were going there, people said, "Oh, you're going to love it!" And we did. The terrain is lovely - there are towering trees and beautiful hiking/running trails in every direction. Aside from volunteering with a number of great organizations, we also toured the Biltmore (America's Biggest Home). As expected, it is ornate and lavish and impressively modern for the time it was built. Our favorite … [Read more...]

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Travel With Kids: Nashville

April 20, 2011 by 19 Comments
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I knew I was going to like Nashville even before I got there. It is, after all, the home of country music. I halfway expected to hear my favorite songs playing out of the sky as I walked downtown. Nashville is a place where artists and creatives congregate - waiting for a big break or soaking in inspiration. Amidst green rolling hills and blooming blossoms is a diverse city with congenial people. We opted out of most of the local "attractions" in favor of spending time with … [Read more...]

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Travel With Kids: Daytona Beach

April 6, 2011 by 5 Comments
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Last week, we decided to pull off the interstate and spend two nights near the glittering beaches of Daytona. Shortly after we arrived, it rained. To be more accurate - it poured (which is pretty loud when you're in an RV). We looked out the window and saw people running about with ponchos on. Being Arizonans, we ventured out in the rain without coats or umbrellas. We were soaked from the miniature run between our RV and our truck. The girls were delighted. We spent part of the … [Read more...]

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Travel With Kids: Kissimmee/Orlando

March 30, 2011 by 17 Comments
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"Can we live at Disney World?" our 4-year-old asked, her cheeks rosy and her face in raptured bliss. I laughed and said "No, but wouldn't that be fun?" We just spent 2 weeks in the Kissimmee area. Of the 4 theme parks in DW, our girls probably enjoyed the Magic Kingdom best. The characters are familiar there and the rides for little ones are plentiful. They were delighted by Peter Pan, Dumbo, Snow White, and It's A Small World. Our 4-year-old was actually tall enough (and brave enough!) … [Read more...]

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Travel With Kids: Mobile

March 18, 2011 by 11 Comments
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When I say "Alabama," I say it all drawn out and southern style, with a hint of country music in my voice. Like this. "Allllaaa...BAMA." It's a fun word to say. Try it. We only spent three days there so we didn't do a whole lot (in fact, we're leaning towards going somewhere slow after Orlando to just unwind and catch up and not do even 1 tourist attraction). At Tim's request, we toured the USS Alabama. I surprised myself by having a lot of fun - walking from deck-to-deck, climbing LOTS of … [Read more...]

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Travel With Kids: Houston

March 18, 2011 by 4 Comments
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"Isn't this nice that we're at a campground with playgrounds?" our 4-year-old clenched her tiny fists in unbridled excitement when we pulled into Tomball, Texas. I smile back at her. "Yes, it is." Almost all of the campgrounds that we stay at have playgrounds, but...she still says that EVERY single time. With the same clenched fists and sunshine smile. I love that. Spring Creek Park in Tomball has actually been our favorite campground thus far. It was a huge park w/ hiking trails, … [Read more...]

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