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    Bounce into Adventure: Creative Ways to Get Kids Excited About Their Trampoline Playtime

    ByEileen Ogintz July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

    From trampoline games and activities to outdoor exploration, there are many ways to get your kids bouncing quickly

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    How to cope with yet-another holiday air travel mess

    ByEileen Ogintz June 29, 2023December 5, 2025

    Sad that this is what we need to consider as we plan for summer vacation — for many the first “big” trip since before the pandemic

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    Learning about the world aboard a cruise ship

    ByEileen Ogintz June 28, 2023July 2, 2023

    Listen up parents and grandparents. If you think great sites are the reason you are treating your children and grandchildren to a cruise, think again. A lot of what they learn about the world takes place right on board in the kids’ and teen clubs, especially when they are meeting so many youngsters from different cultures and countries.

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    Celebrate July 4th at Monticello

    ByEileen Ogintz June 27, 2023June 19, 2023

    Thomas Jefferson’s home in Monticello VA holds its 61st annual Independence Day Celebration & Naturalization Ceremony July 4.

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    Keeping the kids safe on vacation this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz June 22, 2023December 5, 2025

    Uou want to kick back. It’s summer vacation, after all. But the reality is when you are vacationing with kids, you need to be extra vigilant.

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    Make Memories and Save Money Camping and Glamping at Jellystone Parks

    ByEileen Ogintz June 20, 2023June 27, 2023

    More than 75 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Jellystone Park is renowned for its pools, water slides, mini golf, and family activities

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    Fifteen-plus festivals to brighten your summer

    ByEileen Ogintz June 15, 2023December 5, 2025

    Some last just a few days; others all summer. Some are free, others can be pricey. You will find them all over the world. Meet the locals!

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    Retro Rides Rolls Hundreds of Classic Cars onto Navy Pier

    ByEileen Ogintz June 15, 2023June 8, 2023

    More than 150 vehicles organized by Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum (KKAM) for the inaugural “Retro Rides” experience July 28-30

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    Value Vacations in Summer – Vail CO

    ByEileen Ogintz June 14, 2023December 26, 2023

    Summer is much more affordable in Vail with lots to do. Rates are less than half than in winter with some lodging starting at $159

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  • Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel
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    Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel

    ByEileen Ogintz June 8, 2023December 5, 2025

    How you can give dad things he could use on his next Great Adventure or vacation. Maybe a tennis or golf lesson? A cooking class?

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