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What to Do on September 11 in New York City
copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan This year, the 10th anniversary of September 11, falls on a Sunday. Given that the kids won’t be in school, it’s a good chance for the family to reflect on what...
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Coming Up: Smithsonian Free Museum Day
Have a great family day at a museum – for free! Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day made is possible, and they are doing it again on Saturday, September 25th. Download an admission card here, and get...
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Three Museums not to miss in Washington D.C.
This is part of a series on Washington D.C. with kids. Most of the attractions in Washington D.C. are free, making a trip like this much less expensive than trips elsewhere (after factoring in hotel...
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Day Trip: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
If you can manage to find the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Basking Ridge, NJ, you’ll have a great time there. We’ve been twice now, to different sections. The swamp is one of more than 500...
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Review: Duke Farms In New Jersey
When we read about Duke Farms opening to the public a year ago (May 2012), we put it on our list to do. We finally went, albeit without kids (they’re at camp) but can’t wait to take them there. The...
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Red Carpet Screening: All Hail King Julien
Last minute! I have two family packs of tickets to give away to the red carpet screening of All Hail King Julien, Netflix’s newest original series. I need to pick two families tonight to give them to....
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Fossil Hunting With Kids at Big Brook
Did you know that October 12 is National Fossil Day? With a few days off this week, and fall break/teachers’ convention coming up next month, you may be looking for day trip ideas. Think about going...
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What You Will Learn on a Maple Sugar Tour
Every winter we see listings for maple sugaring tours, and every year we seem to be busy or forget to go. This year we finally went. What will you learn on a maple sugaring tour? A lot! We went to the...
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Medieval Times: Kids Go Free This Summer in NJ
This summer through August 31, kids can go free to Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ. Read our review of Medieval Times with kids. When using the code KFB17 at purchase, you’ll get one free child...
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What to Do on September 11 in New York City
copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan This year, the 10th anniversary of September 11, falls on a Sunday. Given that the kids won’t be in school, it’s a good chance for the family to reflect on what...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Coming Up: Smithsonian Free Museum Day
Have a great family day at a museum – for free! Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day made is possible, and they are doing it again on Saturday, September 25th. Download an admission card here, and get...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Three Museums not to miss in Washington D.C.
This is part of a series on Washington D.C. with kids. Most of the attractions in Washington D.C. are free, making a trip like this much less expensive than trips elsewhere (after factoring in hotel...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day Trip: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
If you can manage to find the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Basking Ridge, NJ, you’ll have a great time there. We’ve been twice now, to different sections. The swamp is one of more than 500...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: Duke Farms In New Jersey
When we read about Duke Farms opening to the public a year ago (May 2012), we put it on our list to do. We finally went, albeit without kids (they’re at camp) but can’t wait to take them there. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red Carpet Screening: All Hail King Julien
Last minute! I have two family packs of tickets to give away to the red carpet screening of All Hail King Julien, Netflix’s newest original series. I need to pick two families tonight to give them to....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fossil Hunting With Kids at Big Brook
Did you know that October 12 is National Fossil Day? With a few days off this week, and fall break/teachers’ convention coming up next month, you may be looking for day trip ideas. Think about going...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What You Will Learn on a Maple Sugar Tour
Every winter we see listings for maple sugaring tours, and every year we seem to be busy or forget to go. This year we finally went. What will you learn on a maple sugaring tour? A lot! We went to the...
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Medieval Times: Kids Go Free This Summer in NJ
This summer through August 31, kids can go free to Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ. Read our review of Medieval Times with kids. When using the code KFB17 at purchase, you’ll get one free child...
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The Vessel in Hudson Yards
Love it or hate it, The Vessel in Hudson Yards is attracting a lot of attention. Opened in March, 2019, a steady stream of locals and tourists are visiting the interactive artwork by Thomas...
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Amazon Tour with Kids
I write about supply chain management (logistics, operations, transportation etc.) so touring an Amazon fulfillment center (FC) seems like more than a fun thing to do – it seemed necessary for work!...
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