Presenting Portland Maine
Sometimes the grass is not greener in the other fellow's city. Take Portland, Maine for example. Portland isn't the distant cousin of Boston, Baltimore, or other places that have redone their waterfronts...
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The Road to Cannes: Aix to Cannesdemonium
My account of our family vacation in the south of France continues. After 3 days of bliss and quiet at le Mas des Etoiles in Provence, we were almost in Cannes. The D7 from Gordes...
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Pins on a Map: A Family’s Yearlong Journey Around the World
Pick up this charming memoir by David Boesch and join his family of five on their enlightening one-year, 6-continent, 17-country journey. The kids (ages 7, 10 and 13) helped select...
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Planning Your Trip to Toronto
If you've read my story on the best way to spend seven days in Toronto, I hope you'll take advantage of some more advice from a local mom on...
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Bonjour France – A French Crepe Recipe For Family Chefs
The stress of foreign travel with picky eaters can make your stomach feel like it's tied in knots. So, before departing on your next vacation to France, Quebec or any Francophone destination, I suggest...
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Chow Italia – Healthy Chicken and Pasta in the Italian Style
If you are dreading taking the kids to Italy and being forced to eat spaghetti with butter every day, never fear! Picky eaters can be taught to appreciate even the most exotic of funghi...
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Easy To Cook Enchiladas Say Hola! Mexico
Most children have had some introduction to Mexican food, whether it's a visit to Taco Belle or an order of guacamole and chips at the local cantina. Nonetheless, it's hard for families with...
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Custom Itinerary: Foodie Favorite New York Restaurants with Kids
Q. What happens when real foodies come to New York to chow down but have fussy eaters in tow? Two things usually. # 1. Parents get childcare through their hotel and go out in the...
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