Author Archives: Michele Zavatsky
Pets and Vacations
5 items to pack in Fido’s weekend bag if he’s being home-boarded: 1. Your dog’s usual food: Some dogs get an upset stomach if you change their brand of doggie chow, so be sure to pack plenty of your dog’s … Continue reading
HEAV Exhibitor Interview – Part 1 of 5 — Kids Love Travel
You can see the post here - http://homeschoolerontheedge.crookers.com/?p=543 (a contest is included, btw) Virginia Homeschoolers: Wanna talk to me about budget family field trips personally? I’ll be at the convention most of the time at Booth #707 in the Exhibit Hall. Stop … Continue reading
GOING TO NCHE HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION? – WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Planning Family Field Trips on a Budget
Field Trips with kids can be a delight or a disaster. Two things that make a homeschool trip great: low-cost and educational fun. 1. FREEBIES? Know where to look for FREE car games to play while day-tripping? Our new books suggest online … Continue reading
Biltmore Summer Vacations Offer Something for Everyone in the Family
~Kids admitted free Memorial Day through Labor Day~ ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sixty-six percent of families say ‘togetherness’ is an essential element for a memorable family vacation (PGAV Destinations study, “The Art of the Family Vacation,” 2012). Addressing the need … Continue reading
War of 1812 Commemoration: www.starspangled200.com ideas
Annapolis, Maryland -(pg 62-74 KIDS LOVE MARYLAND) The U.S. Naval Academy opened a new exhibit: Seas, Lakes & Bays: The Naval War of 1812 on April 1. It features hundreds of objects from the Naval Academy Museum and 86 artifacts … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Educational Travel & Games, Historical Travel
Tagged Historical places for kids, Maryland, Ohio
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Consider Boating and Fishing as a Father’s Day gift/activity
Families tired of the same Father’s Day gift ideas and looking for an affordable day/gift their dad will cherish should consider planning a day near or on the water and give their dad an experience the whole family can enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Day Trips, Nature Travel, Seasonal Travel
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Family fun is elemental with VISIT FLORIDA sweepstakes
PRESS RELEASE: Tallahassee, Florida, USA – Yearning for a family vacation that has an element of fun for everyone? Head for the heart of the Sunshine State, courtesy of VISIT FLORIDA’s 500 Years of Adventure Sweepstakes and Visit Central Florida. … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel on the Cheap, Road Trips, UPDATES
Tagged Florida, Free, Sweepstakes
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Getting ready for the 150th Civil War Commeration: All that is new and old and exciting in the Hershey/Harrisburg & Gettysburg Regions
All that is new and exciting in the Hershey Harrisburg Region 4D Show at Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction opens in May 2013 – Only show of its kind in the world. The Hershey’s Great Chocolate Factory Mystery in 4D™ features … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Travel, Seasonal Travel
Tagged Historical places for kids, Pennsylvania
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AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS – A Pop Up Book Review
With National Park Week coming up April 20-28, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a new book…a pop-up book on America’s National Parks! The coast-to-coast journey features 18 of our most popular parks, six as stunning pop-ups … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Nature Travel, Travel Product Reviews
Tagged National Parks
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KIDS LOVE MARYLAND Here We Come…(MACHE)
Kids Love Travel – Let’s Plan an Affordable Family Day Trip! Family Field Trips with kids can be a delight or a disaster. Two things that make a homeschool trip great: low-cost and educational fun. 1. FREEBIES? Know where to look for … Continue reading
