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  • Exploring new places through food—from home
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    Exploring new places through food—from home

    ByEileen Ogintz January 23, 2021July 7, 2021

    For many of us, exploring new places through food is a big part of why we like to travel–from farmers’ markets to local groceries, bakeries and restaurants

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  • Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Ski
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    Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Ski

    ByEileen Ogintz January 22, 2021July 5, 2021

    Every parent who happens to be a skier has a similar dream for their children: to help them fall in love with the activity.

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  • Mount Vernon, home of George Washington
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    Learning more about presidents

    ByEileen Ogintz January 21, 2021July 10, 2021

    The inauguration and upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday are terrific teaching moments to introduce kids to the presidents and their families, starting with something all kids love to hear about, their pets

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  • Escape This Winter or Spring to a Family Dude Ranch
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    Escape This Winter or Spring to a Family Dude Ranch

    ByEileen Ogintz January 19, 2021May 9, 2022

    Choosing a vacation destination this winter or spring is a lot more complicated this Pandemic year than just deciding where to go. Think Dude Ranch!

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  • Headlamps that don’t blind, are fun and carbon neutral
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    Headlamps that don’t blind, are fun and carbon neutral

    ByEileen Ogintz January 15, 2021July 2, 2021

    Headlamps for camping, night hiking, or just walking the doggo can often be blinding to oncomers. Not with LoBeams.

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  • Fun in the snow in new ways and on a budget
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    Fun in the snow in new ways and on a budget

    ByEileen Ogintz January 14, 2021July 9, 2021

    A growing number of families believe they can head outdoors in the snow safely — and not just to head to the downhill slopes

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  • On an adventure this winter
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    On an adventure this winter

    ByEileen Ogintz January 7, 2021July 16, 2021

    The good news is there are ways to get away safely this winter, as long as you continue to mask up and practice social distancing.

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  • THE KID’S GUIDE TO CAMPING
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    THE KID’S GUIDE TO CAMPING

    ByEileen Ogintz January 5, 2021July 10, 2021

    Falcon Guides is proud to announce the release of THE KID’S GUIDE TO CAMPING (978-1-4930-57887, May 2021, paperback) By Eileen Ogintz

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  • Here’s to new culinary adventures!
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    Here’s to new culinary adventures!

    ByEileen Ogintz December 31, 2020July 16, 2021

    Likely because we are stuck at home, I’ve been thinking about once-in-a-lifetime outdoor meals we’ve enjoyed on vacation.

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  • Exciting Family Weekend Activities
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    Exciting Family Weekend Activities

    ByEileen Ogintz December 25, 2020January 31, 2024

    Nothing beats spending some quality time with family in a destination away from home. Sadly, not many people know how to choose activities that both adults and children can enjoy

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