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  • The happiest of hours – in Breckenridge CO
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    The happiest of hours – in Breckenridge CO

    ByEileen Ogintz July 24, 2018July 9, 2021

    Breckenridge, the historic mining town popular with tourists who flock to Breckenridge Ski Resort in winter and summer, is known for its ever expanding culinary and spirits scene

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  • Kids find a lot of bragging rights in summer in Breckenridge CO
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    Kids find a lot of bragging rights in summer in Breckenridge CO

    ByEileen Ogintz July 23, 2018July 9, 2021

    You’re guaranteed to find plenty of bragging rights here, no matter what ages your kids, as Breckenridge Ski Resort now has Epic Discovery on the mountain

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  • Trooper’s Big Adventure Becoming a Mountain Dog in Breckenridge, CO
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    Trooper’s Big Adventure Becoming a Mountain Dog in Breckenridge, CO

    ByEileen Ogintz July 20, 2018July 16, 2021

    A first Gondola ride up a mountain is exciting for anyone—dogs included. And when Trooper gets to the base of Peak 8 on Breckenridge mountain, she is officially a mountain dog!

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  • Getting fit at the world’s biggest children’s museum
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    Getting fit at the world’s biggest children’s museum

    ByEileen Ogintz July 19, 2018July 10, 2021

    Welcome to the new outdoor 7.5-acre Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world’s largest children’s museum, which welcomes 1.5 million visitors annually

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  • How to take a family vacation and make money with Airbnb
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    How to take a family vacation and make money with Airbnb

    ByEileen Ogintz July 16, 2018July 5, 2021

    Let’s face it – family vacations can be expensive, no matter how frugal you are. But there’s a way you may not have thought of to get more bang for your vacation buck. List your home on Airbnb while you’re away on vacation.

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  • Denver’s Big Eat 2018 – Slow food for all tastes and sizes
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    Denver’s Big Eat 2018 – Slow food for all tastes and sizes

    ByEileen Ogintz July 13, 2018December 22, 2021

    There is almost too much to try at The Big Eat 2018, presented by Eat Denver and the kickoff to the Slow Food Nations Festival that draws tens of thousands to Denver. This year’s theme is “Food for Change”

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  • Get ready to play big!
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    Get ready to play big!

    ByEileen Ogintz July 12, 2018October 4, 2023

    Walk into Toy Story Land and you are suddenly toy-sized, surrounded by giant playthings — giant building blocks, yo-yos, board game pieces, Scrabble tiles

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  • Sun, Sand And Turtles: Visiting Jekyll Island In Georgia
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    Sun, Sand And Turtles: Visiting Jekyll Island In Georgia

    ByEileen Ogintz July 11, 2018July 7, 2021

    When you first visit Jekyll Island, you’ll notice a few things right away: the calm, serene beaches, the area’s unique Southern charm that dates back centuries

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  • Eileen on The Patti Vasques Show – WGN Radio podcast
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    Eileen on The Patti Vasques Show – WGN Radio podcast

    ByEileen Ogintz July 11, 2018July 16, 2021

    On the WGN Radio podcast — The Patti Vasques Show — Eileen discusses her recent visit the world’s largest children’s museum — The Children’s Museum of Indianpolis

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  • Children's Museum of Indianapolis Sports Legends Experience
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    Families together at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

    ByEileen Ogintz July 9, 2018September 11, 2022

    The world’s biggest and best children’s museum, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, has got it right: Families can play together—and learn together—at the same time

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