It’s easy to despair of ever seeing the inside of a restaurant again when you have young kids.  They can be so mercurial, it’s almost impossible to forecast what they’ll be willing to eat and how long they’ll be willing to sit.
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I’m regularly called a “foodie”. It’s a badge I wear proudly at times, and shamefully at others. Growing up in a military family, I spent several years in Europe, and the culture of eating and enjoying followed me back to the States. My in-laws have been in the restaurant industry for over 30 years, and I love to cook.

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One of the benefits of staying in a hotel equipped with a kitchenette, such as Homewood Suites, is the opportunity to save money on dining out. Here are some tips for making your next “dining in” experience simple and affordable.

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Think New York City and think grime, crime, and out of money in no time?  Well, think again.  New York’s now a primo destination for travel with kids, as I learned on a recent trip to the Big Apple with my crew.

Start by checking out – well, checking into – the Homewood Suites in Edgewater, New Jersey.  It’s a ten-minute ferry ride from Manhattan, right in the middle of a super-cute outdoor mall and boasting a killer view of the NYC skyline.  Throw in roomy suites, free shuttle service, and a full, hot breakfast, and you’ll agree that Edgewater’s the place to kick back and relax.

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