Two years ago, I took my toddler skating for the first time. Holding his hand as his feet wobbled beneath the blades of his skates, I felt a huge sense of joy in sharing the wonder of ice skating with him. Skating is fun no matter where you are, but if you’re looking for a “special” ice rink, here are three of my favorite places in the U.S. to skate with the family.

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Nothing says Thanksgiving like getting up at 4am to put the turkey in the oven, diving back into bed for a couple of hours, and then dragging yourself to an upright position to watch a Thanksgiving Day parade.  If you can go in person (and leave the cooking to someone else), so much the better.

Here are some of the best holiday parades in the United States.

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Oktoberfest may put you in the mood for German beer and pretzels, but when touring the U.S. in search of a great pub, you’ll have a better chance finding a good Irish tavern.

So, here are five of the best Irish pubs in the country where you’ll find the right atmosphere and the best beer and authentic food.

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So, it’s June, and that means it’s time to haul out the indelible marker, iron-on labels, and foot lockers.  Yes, it’s time for sleepaway camp!

Don’t shudder – as soon as you get your sweet darling safely ensconced in her bunk/tent/cabin/covered wagon, you can head to the nearest Mexican restaurant and throw back two or three margaritas.  But getting her off can be as much of an adventure as the camp experience itself . . . my job here is to make it a little less painful.

First things first:  Make a resolution that no matter how homesick your little camper gets and no matter how much you might miss her, she is staying at camp.  After all, she has sailing and woodworking to learn, and you have books to read and kitchens to paint.  Read More >