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  • Flying smart with the littlest passengers
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    Flying smart with the littlest passengers

    ByEileen Ogintz May 31, 2018July 14, 2021

    Parents and grandparents wouldn’t consider driving with a young child if they aren’t properly restrained in a safety seat. Not only is it the law, but those seats save lives. So why is it different on a plane?

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  • Hitting the newest, fastest, scariest thrill rides this summer
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    Hitting the newest, fastest, scariest thrill rides this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz May 24, 2018July 10, 2021

    Summer is when millions of us dare each other to ride the fastest, tallest, scariest coasters, and have since the 1920s. Here are eight of the thrill rides that are already creating a lot of buzz

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  • The road trip: snacks and drinks for survival — and fun!
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    The road trip: snacks and drinks for survival — and fun!

    ByEileen Ogintz May 23, 2018July 8, 2021

    “How much longer???” “Can we stop for a snack and something to drink?” Those questions are as inevitable on road trips as scattered potato chips and melted crayons in the back seat

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  • Kayak, sail or shop ’til you drop: Visiting Maine in Summer
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    Kayak, sail or shop ’til you drop: Visiting Maine in Summer

    ByEileen Ogintz May 22, 2018July 5, 2021

    Maine is big—as big as all of the other New England states combined-with 5,000 miles of coastline, some 4,600 islands, 6,000 miles of lakes and ponds and 17 million acres for hiking and biking

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  • A vacation without busting the budget: Carnival Cruise
    Families & Groups | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Taking the Kids Blogs

    A vacation without busting the budget: Carnival Cruise

    ByEileen Ogintz May 21, 2018June 29, 2023

    There are activities for all ages—including supervised programs for kids from preschoolers to teens so parents and grandparents can get a break. Parents can feel more comfortable allowing tweens to navigate on their own around the ship than at another vacation venue

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  • When you can’t let it rain on your parade
    Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column

    When you can’t let it rain on your parade

    ByEileen Ogintz May 17, 2018December 5, 2025

    The thing about any adventure trip — any vacation that involves being outdoors in fact — is that you can’t let less-than-perfect weather stop you.

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  • Stylish flip-flops for travel and to help children with cancer
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    Stylish flip-flops for travel and to help children with cancer

    ByEileen Ogintz May 13, 2018July 16, 2021

    The folks at Hari Mari have designed a line of flip-flops that are lightweight, durable, great for travel and, more important, help fund research into childhood cancer

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  • Travel slacks flexible for all seasons
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    Travel slacks flexible for all seasons

    ByEileen Ogintz May 11, 2018July 16, 2021

    Lightweight, stretchy and flexible for all types of travel, mens and womens slacks from DUER fit the bill.

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  • Following in the footsteps of royalty
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    Following in the footsteps of royalty

    ByEileen Ogintz May 10, 2018July 14, 2021

    There’s nothing stopping you and the kids from following in the royals’ footsteps in and around London this summer — a great time to visit with everyone so enthusiastic, first celebrating the birth of the new baby prince and now the wedding.

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  • Useful gadgets and gizmos for the moms in your life
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    Useful gadgets and gizmos for the moms in your life

    ByEileen Ogintz May 3, 2018June 29, 2023

    If you’re thinking expensive flowers for Mother’s Day, think again, as there are so many useful new affordable gadgets and gizmos, not to mention apps, which will be appreciated by the moms in your life every time they travel

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  • Family Fun in Panama City, Panama
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    Family Fun in Panama City, Panama

    ByEileen Ogintz May 2, 2018July 14, 2021

    My family and I recently had the opportunity to explore Panama City, where the 21st century mingles with the old world

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  • Eileen quoted in Forbes on Mount Desert Island, Maine for summer vacation
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    Eileen quoted in Forbes on Mount Desert Island, Maine for summer vacation

    ByEileen Ogintz May 1, 2018July 16, 2021

    Eileen’s is quoted in Forbes in an article about inexpensive summer vacations. “You can go out on a lobster boat, see tiny lobster hatchlings…”

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  • Shopping on vacation
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    Shopping on vacation

    ByEileen Ogintz April 26, 2018July 14, 2021

    The next time you get caught in the rain on vacation, remind the kids how vacation missteps can actually be life-changing — in a good way. Think LL Bean

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  • Take along wine for mom on your family travels
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    Take along wine for mom on your family travels

    ByEileen Ogintz April 25, 2018July 16, 2021

    After a heavy day of family travel, mom could use a glass of wine – but you may not want to buy a full bottle.

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  • Solar powered backpack keeps devices charged and you hydrated
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    Solar powered backpack keeps devices charged and you hydrated

    ByEileen Ogintz April 23, 2018July 16, 2021

    The Energizer Powerkeep Wanderer is a backpack that not only captures solar power to charge your devices, but keeps you hydrated and stores other essentials on your hikes

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  • How to be a Spy and Travel the World in a Day in NYC
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    How to be a Spy and Travel the World in a Day in NYC

    ByEileen Ogintz April 23, 2018November 8, 2021

    There’s much to do in a city of eight million people with many attractions to visit, but Midtown Manhattan has a few charms like no other. Become a spy and travel the world in a day by visiting the SPYSCAPE and Gulliver’s Gate.

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  • A different kind of trip to Alaska
    Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column

    A different kind of trip to Alaska

    ByEileen Ogintz April 19, 2018July 16, 2021

    Just one road leads into Denali National Park’s 6 million acres, and after mile 15 the road is restricted to park buses. You can’t get much more remote in Alaska.

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  • The remarkable air travel safety record — and the responsibilities
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    The remarkable air travel safety record — and the responsibilities

    ByEileen Ogintz April 18, 2018July 5, 2021

    As horrifying and tragic as it was, the in-flight emergency and forced landing of a Southwest Airlines flight in Philadelphia was the first instance of a passenger being killed in a U.S. airline accident since 2009

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  • WGN Radio “On the Road” series features Eileen
    Eileen in the Media

    WGN Radio “On the Road” series features Eileen

    ByEileen Ogintz April 16, 2018July 16, 2021

    Two new features on WGN Radio’s “On the Road” series feature interviews with Eileen: Best car movies with Blake Stubbs, Leah Pritchett and much more! Eileen…

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  • Traveling greener in honor of Earth Day
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    Traveling greener in honor of Earth Day

    ByEileen Ogintz April 12, 2018July 14, 2021

    In honor of Earth Day (Sunday, April 22), let’s remember how easy it is to do your bit to help end plastic pollution when you are traveling — and teach the kids a lesson in the process

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  • Five Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing
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    Five Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing

    ByEileen Ogintz April 6, 2018July 10, 2021

    Modern families have lots of options when traveling with kids, but there’s one great option that has been popular for decades, yet often goes overlooked: fishing

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  • Making the most of visiting the Smithsonian with kids this spring
    Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service | Weekly Column

    Making the most of visiting the Smithsonian with kids this spring

    ByEileen Ogintz April 5, 2018July 9, 2021

    The Smithsonian Museums, particularly Air and Space, Natural History, American History, the African American Museum and the National Zoo are on every family’s must-see list when visiting Washington, D.C.

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  • Keystone’s Kidtopia: A Unique Culinary Experience for the Whole Family
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    Keystone’s Kidtopia: A Unique Culinary Experience for the Whole Family

    ByEileen Ogintz March 30, 2018July 14, 2021

    We happened to be in Keystone during its inaugural Culinary Festival, which offers a line-up tailored for even the youngest of foodies, offering cooking demonstrations, chocolate fountains, and dessert specials. It was the perfect time to explore the savory side of Keystone.

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  • Warm hoodie with plenty of pockets for travel — SCOTTeVEST
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    Warm hoodie with plenty of pockets for travel — SCOTTeVEST

    ByEileen Ogintz March 30, 2018July 16, 2021

    The SCOTTeVEST micro fleece hoodie is a comfortable and functional piece of clothing for constant travel, with plenty of zippered pockets for your carry-on items.

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  • Making the most out of a national park visit
    Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column

    Making the most out of a national park visit

    ByEileen Ogintz March 29, 2018July 16, 2021

    The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are hoping you will #FindYourPark — or at least start thinking about what park you next want to visit, including the less visited ones — during National Park Week, which runs April 21 through April 29.

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  • Seeing the Unseen Oceans at the American Museum of Natural History
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    Seeing the Unseen Oceans at the American Museum of Natural History

    ByEileen Ogintz March 23, 2018July 10, 2021

    It was a behind-the- scenes tour of their rapidly growing collections of marine and freshwater fishes, comprised of more than 2 million specimens

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  • Snorkeling for our dinner
    Beach Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column

    Snorkeling for our dinner

    ByEileen Ogintz March 22, 2018July 7, 2021

    I wasn’t planning to swim while my husband fished for our supper, but I couldn’t resist the entreaties from Carlos Cordova, our 22-year-old guide, who urged us to join in on the conch and lobster hunt

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  • To Denver the Mile High City
    Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column

    To Denver the Mile High City

    ByEileen Ogintz March 16, 2018July 6, 2021

    Denver is a great bet for families, I discovered while writing my Kid’s Guide to Denver, Boulder and Colorado Ski Country. In fact, local families are perplexed that families visiting Colorado head straight to the mountains without first stopping in Denver

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  • On spring break, without busting the budget
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    On spring break, without busting the budget

    ByEileen Ogintz March 8, 2018July 9, 2021

    It’s not too late to book a spring break, whether for a week or a long weekend. If you plan smart, you might snare a deal. The Taking the Kids 2018 Very Best Spring Break Ideas can help.

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  • Great eats in Denver, a new foodie paradise
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    Great eats in Denver, a new foodie paradise

    ByEileen Ogintz March 5, 2018July 6, 2021

    Denver, famously “the Mile High” city because at the 13th step of the Colorado State Capitol you are exactly 5,280 feet above sea level, has become a true foodie destination for all ages, whether you want Mexican, Italian, burgers, micro brewery or food trucks.

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