Finding fireworks that light up the sky on the Fourth of July is not too hard – if you have ever flown on the 4^th, you’ll know that the skies light up all over the nation – but some cities put on a show that is hard to forget. Here are ten of the cities that take the celebration to the next level with their fireworks and celebrations:

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It’s springtime, and that means that my kids (and probably yours) are sweating over the social studies reports that are due . . .  WHEN???!!!  In my household, at least, these things tend to sneak up on me (don’t even get me started about the time my older daughter announced at 10:00p.m. one night that she had a United Nations feast at school the next day and was assigned to bring South African food).

This year, though, I decided to get out in front of the project – and what better way than with a trip to Washington, D.C.?  I have to say that my kids are at the perfect age:  old enough to stand up on the Metro and hold on tight, but young enough to get big-eyed over the Capitol dome.  Even better, they’re in that stage where they surprise me with what they know – did you know that the Library of Congress has, like, every book ever (I didn’t, and I write them). Read More >

Winter is a fabulous time to find fun-filled, family holiday festivals and carnivals! They’ll help your kids get away from the television and out with the family. Sure it’s cold, but that’s what warm woolen mittens and steaming cups of cocoa are for, right?
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Nontraditional Thanksgiving dining is available all around the country, but finding a suitable restaurant to take along the kids is another challenge altogether. Check out these cool places across the U.S. from Plymouth Rock to the Left Coast. They are fit to entertain and sustain the entire family for another thankful celebration.
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