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Best Hotel, Food, and Other Local Secrets From a Local As To Why You Should Visit Fort Lauderdale in
Standing on the beach watching the fireworks on July 4th, needing a light jacket, made me realize that July in Fort Lauderdale is a...
Jul 11, 20177 min read
The Best Tips for Universal Orlando Resorts and Parks, Reviews of Rides by Grandpa and Our Near Ten Year Old Grandson, and Why Grandparents Should Have the Parents Along For the Rides
Grandpa has always been a roller coaster addict. When our children were too young in this Grandma’s opinion to go on upside down roller...
Feb 15, 201714 min read
Best of Boston With Grandchildren or As a Multigenerational Vacation in 2016 and 2017
In 2012, this Grandma wrote a post about the Best of Boston with grandchildren . That was when we took our oldest grandson to Boston for...
Aug 16, 201610 min read
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is a Hidden Treasure Destination for Grandchildren
Before Grandpa and I went to Easter Island, we took our grandchildren to the one place to see an Easter Island exhibit, The Metropolitan...
Jun 6, 20164 min read
Navigating the Best Day Possible at Lion Country Safari in West Palm Beach, Florida
This was our second trip to Lion Country Safari with our second set of grandchildren. First, the park is not really in West Palm Beach,...
Jan 31, 20154 min read
This Grandma’s Best Tips for Flying with a Baby
This Grandma loves Carolyn Hax’s advice – most of the time. When responding to a mother flying with a baby, I do not think she was...
Jul 8, 20145 min read
Our Multigenerational Vacation 2014: Charleston and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, S.C. Part III: Kiawah Island, S.C. with Grandchildren
After our family returned from the Sanctuary Resort at Kiawah Island, S.C. we heard it is primarily known for its world famous golf...
Jun 17, 20143 min read
Our Multigenerational Vacation 2014: Charleston and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, S.C. Part II: Touring Charleston, S.C. with Children
Charleston, S.C. has it all – history, beauty, and great food. The trick for this Grandma was to bring Charleston down to the level of a...
Jun 13, 201416 min read
Our Multigenerational Vacation 2014: Charleston and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, S.C. Part I: Anticipation
The only time that all eleven of us could get together for our multigenerational vacation in 2014 was Memorial Day weekend. It was...
Jun 11, 20141 min read
Busch Gardens Tampa with Grandchildren Part Two: The Perfect Itinerary
Grandpa and I took our older two grandchildren, ages ten and seven, to Busch Gardens Tampa over Spring Break 2014. Busch Gardens is a...
May 9, 20148 min read
Angry Birds, Kennedy Space Center and Flying into Orlando Airport with Grandchildren
Granted, Orlando is the destination for Disney and Universal. We seem to forget that only 44 miles and 50 minutes east of Orlando...
Jun 5, 20133 min read
Is it Appropriate for a Two Year Old?
Did you ever think you could ask a question and get many immediate answers? I forget how amazing the Internet is until I ask a question...
Jun 3, 20131 min read
Grandma buys Best Balls and Games with Balls for Grandchildren
Balls are the best gift for grandchildren of every age. Balls come in every size and shape. If you want to buy a soccer ball, or...
Mar 23, 201312 min read
Grandma Agrees: Vacations Make Us All More Productive
This Grandma loves vacations. Who doesn’t? However, something I have suspected for a long time—that vacations make us more productive,...
Mar 18, 20135 min read
Grandma visits make lasting memories
I just got off the telephone with Jet Blue, again paying a change fee to change our February flights to see our youngest grandchildren....
Jan 5, 20136 min read
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