Every year, our family begins counting down the days until the entire country is adorned with twinkling lights. Not to be outdone by the likes of Rockefeller Center, our nation’s capital has some spectacular holiday light displays that will bring out the child in mom and dad.

From traditional to contemporary, here are four of the most beloved holiday light displays in Washington, D.C.

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Lately, the mornings have been getting cooler and the sun has been dipping below then horizon a bit earlier each day which can only mean one thing: Autumn is in the air!

While spring is often celebrated for being the season of new color, I am of the belief that fall puts on an even better show. Maybe it’s because fall color doesn’t come with that spray of pollen that us hay fever sufferers dread, or perhaps it’s all that fun that accompanies the season in the form of apple picking, hayrides, and jubilant jumps into a pile of multicolored leaves.

There are many great spots around the country to head out as a family and enjoy the colors of the season. Here are a few of our favorites from coast to coast.

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With the grand Wasatch Range serving as its backdrop, Salt Lake City is Utah’s urban center and a growing vacation destination for families, especially after the 2002 Winter Olympics brought the city to the world’s stage.

While many people come to ski at the nearby mountain resorts, the city offers many great perennial family-friendly activities. Here are five fun places to visit in Salt Lake City.

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When I received my credit card bill after our first trip to Disney, I gasped when I saw how much our trip had totaled up to.  There were many incidentals we had not planned for which added up quickly to a hefty sum.  If you’re heading to Walt Disney World in Orlando, here are some tips to help make your Disney dollars stretch.

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