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  • Rating our way across San Francisco
    Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries | Weekly Column

    Rating our way across San Francisco

    ByEileen Ogintz May 9, 2019July 9, 2021

    San Francisco is a terrific city to encourage kids to experience new foods, starting with dim sum where they can point to what they want to try on the cart and commit to just a bite or two, starting at $6 for a portion

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  • Eileen quoted in Wall Street Journal on grandparent-grandchild travel
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    Eileen quoted in Wall Street Journal on grandparent-grandchild travel

    ByEileen Ogintz May 8, 2019July 16, 2021

    Work & Family Mailbox: Hope for Older Telecommuters, By Sue Shellenbarger, May 8, 2018

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  • New children’s smartwatch by Coolpad helps parents stay connected to kids while on the go.
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    New children’s smartwatch by Coolpad helps parents stay connected to kids while on the go.

    ByEileen Ogintz May 2, 2019July 16, 2021

    With a focus on safety, connectedness and kid-friendly design, Coolpad has an award-winning smartwatch that young kids will love — and that will give parents peace of mind

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  • Mom’s Day gifts for traveling moms and grandmas
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    Mom’s Day gifts for traveling moms and grandmas

    ByEileen Ogintz May 2, 2019July 8, 2021

    She’s usually the chief vacation planner and packer, not to mention the on-the-go therapist, managing sibling disputes, the meal organizer and the first responder when someone is sick or injured.

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  • Are you ready to take the “UN-PLUG PLEDGE”?
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    Are you ready to take the “UN-PLUG PLEDGE”?

    ByEileen Ogintz April 29, 2019July 8, 2021

    We’re talking all about how to get “unplugged” on vacation. Perhaps you can use a special wallpaper on your phone to remind you that: “The World out there is better than IN HERE.” Or: “How IMPORTANT is it?”

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  • Tips for Traveling with Kids in Dubai!
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    Tips for Traveling with Kids in Dubai!

    ByEileen Ogintz April 26, 2019July 14, 2021

    When it comes to liveliness, Dubai has both outdoor and indoor activities to offer the tourists. And one of the best part of Dubai is you can visit it with both your family and friends (sponsored)

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  • Podcast: where to take kids this summer
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    Podcast: where to take kids this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz April 25, 2019July 16, 2021

    Eileen is featured in a podcast interview on ExpertFlyer.com on where to take the kids and what to do on summer vacation.

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  • Taking the Kids — to Portugal
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    Taking the Kids — to Portugal

    ByEileen Ogintz April 25, 2019July 14, 2021

    Portugal, it seems, is drawing more Americans and American families. It’s safe. It’s affordable and there is great food and wine, of course. And plenty of sunshine.

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  • Lightweight, eco men’s travelware from Toad&CO
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    Lightweight, eco men’s travelware from Toad&CO

    ByEileen Ogintz April 22, 2019July 16, 2021

    Just in time for Earth Day 2019 – travel clothes maker TOAD&CO has gone 100 percent sustainable in its product lines

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  • Celebrating Earth Day
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    Celebrating Earth Day

    ByEileen Ogintz April 18, 2019July 9, 2021

    April 22 is Earth Day — the time to celebrate our beautiful planet, and lend a hand to keep it that way. Especially if you are traveling, there is no better time to teach the kids an environmental lesson while having fun

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