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    Not a single complaint. Not even a sibling spat

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2017July 16, 2021

    Eileen blogs about our recent biking adventure with families and kids along the Danube River with Backroads and AMAWaterways.

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  • Hot Fashion at the Style Fashion Week NYC
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    Hot Fashion at the Style Fashion Week NYC

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2017June 28, 2023

    The Style Fashion Week NYC events at the Intrepid Museum were electrifying! I had the opportunity to see two afternoon shows in the presentation room at the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86

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  • Vacation rentals are perfect for families that like to enjoy home-cooked meals
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    Vacation rentals are perfect for families that like to enjoy home-cooked meals

    ByAndy Yemma September 15, 2017November 10, 2025

    My far flung family loves to cook when we are together on vacation so we like to stay in condos where we can spread out and enjoy homemade meals—whether chili and just baked corn bread, spaghetti bolognese, or steaks cooked over the condo grill.

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  • To Budapest and exploring a new city through food and drink
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    To Budapest and exploring a new city through food and drink

    ByEileen Ogintz September 14, 2017July 6, 2021

    In Budapest, The Hungarian Flodni layer cake with plum jam, apple, poppy seed and walnuts lives up to its reputation. Yum! So do the “Baselon,” (translated as a “friend’s ear”) — dumplings fashioned from potato dough with plum jam and sprinkled with brown sugar.

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  • On a European river cruise with kids of all ages
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    On a European river cruise with kids of all ages

    ByEileen Ogintz September 7, 2017July 7, 2021

    The all-inclusive nature of these cruises also seems to de-stress the experience — just choose which shore excursion you like, borrow a bike, enjoy complimentary wine and beer and more on some ships.

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  • Taking the Kids — to a fall festival
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    Taking the Kids — to a fall festival

    ByEileen Ogintz August 31, 2017June 28, 2023

    There’s a lot to celebrate in fall — not the least of which is the kids getting back to school and out from underfoot. There are festivals galore

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  • Like running on a cloud with Hoka Trail-Running Shoes
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    Like running on a cloud with Hoka Trail-Running Shoes

    ByEileen Ogintz August 30, 2017July 16, 2021

    Running on the Hoka One One Speed Instinct Trail-Running Shoes ($130) is like floating on a cloud.

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  • Talking to Children about Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters
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    Talking to Children about Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters

    ByEileen Ogintz August 29, 2017July 17, 2021

    Once again, parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing an overwhelming natural disaster with children. Although these may be difficult conversations, they are also important. There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to talk with children about such tragic events. However, here are some suggestions that you may find helpful

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  • A right sized day pack for travel anywhere – from LL Bean
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    A right sized day pack for travel anywhere – from LL Bean

    ByEileen Ogintz August 28, 2017July 16, 2021

    A daypack is essential whether we are traveling with kids or not, but some are too bulky and some too small. LL Bean has it just right with the Ridge Runner 25 Day Pack

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  • Shoes for cycling and walking from LL Bean
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    Shoes for cycling and walking from LL Bean

    ByEileen Ogintz August 28, 2017July 16, 2021

    Shoes make all the difference when hiking or biking or both. But many people wear different shoes for each. LL Bean has another option

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