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  • Homeschool Travel Spotlight

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    10 Free Things to Do as a Family On Your Next Vacation

    Summer is here, and many moms and dads are gearing up for vacations to have some fun and re-connect as a family. While it’s not easy to get around high airfares and gas prices, there are lots of fun and free things families can do on their next getaway. Here are ten of my favorite ...     READ MORE >>

    10 Free Things to Do as a Family On Your Next Vacation
  • Homeschool Travel Spotlight

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    The Great American Backyard Campout

    Thousands of families across the country will be pitching a tent on June 22, 2013 for the 9th annual Great American Backyard Campout, organized by the National Wildlife Federat ion. This yearly event is part of a larger movement, Be Out There, which encourages families to reconnect with nature. “Whether camping in the great outdoors or ...     READ MORE >>

    The Great American Backyard Campout
  • Homeschool Travel Spotlight

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013

    Travel Experts Give Their Advice On Family Camping

    The 4th week of June is National Camping Week.  Our family will be celebrating; will yours?  Whether you are new to camping, or adventuring in the great outdoors is old-hat, you are bound to find inspiration from this round up of family travel camping experiences. Read about camping in a fire tower, get some advice ...     READ MORE >>

    Travel Experts Give Their Advice On Family Camping
  • Homeschool Travel Spotlight

    Saturday, June 08, 2013

    18 Free Family Adventures in Orange County, CA

    There is more to Orange County than Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, and you don’t have to take out a second mortgage to enjoy all it has to offer.  Whether you are in Southern California for vacation, or you call this area home, the family is sure to love these 18 FREE family activities. Low ...     READ MORE >>

    18 Free Family Adventures in Orange County, CA
  • Homeschool Travel Spotlight

    Thursday, June 06, 2013

    10 Family-Friendly Adventures in Monterey / Pacific Grove

    Pacific Grove, CA is known as Butterfly Town USA; October to February each year thousands of Monarchs migrate to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary to winter.  Neighboring town, Monterey, CA (only an eight-mile drive) is the setting for John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row and Tortilla Flat. In these towns, where science meets literature, are 10 adventures for ...     READ MORE >>

    10 Family-Friendly Adventures in Monterey / Pacific Grove
  • Homeschool Travel Spotlight

    Wednesday, June 05, 2013

    3 Affordable Ways to Enjoy A Long Weekend

    Two things often hold families back from traveling together: time and money.  Vacation time from work, for the typical family breadwinner, is infrequent and precious.  Escaping over an extended weekend gives the entire family opportunity to connect without having to dip into the “time off” pool.  Once a long weekend presents itself, a limited budget ...     READ MORE >>

    3 Affordable Ways to Enjoy A Long Weekend
  • Homeschool Travel Spotlight

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    11 FREE things to do in and around Walt Disney World

    Airplane tickets (or gasoline), tickets into the Parks, the hotel room, 3 square meals a day, souvenirs….the list of opportunities to spend your money at Disney World is endless.  Did you know there are a myriad of FREE fun options as Disney, as well? As you plan your magical vacation, be sure to include these ...     READ MORE >>

    11 FREE things to do in and around Walt Disney World
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Affordable Souvenirs for the KidsAffordable Souvenirs for the Kids
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Souvenir: a French word for memory. We bring an object home from vacation so that we don’t forget the great time we had while traveling.  From the looks of many vacation hot spots, it is easy to forget that the point is not to consume, but to remember. When gazing at your trinkets collected from ...
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Junior Ranger Program: Fun, Educational and FreeJunior Ranger Program: Fun, Educational and Free
Saturday, May 25, 2013

The Junior Ranger Program.  Really, does it get much better than fun, free (mostly) and educational? This program, hosted by a series of national and state parks, is an exciting way for your kids to learn the environmental and historical aspects of your region.  If you are anything like me, you have seen posts about ...
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Photo Essay: The Grand Dame of El BrucoPhoto Essay: The Grand Dame of El Bruco
Thursday, May 23, 2013

When Bev sent me her story of visiting the resting place of Dama de Cao, I was immediately moved. This story had to be shared; I hope you feel the same way.  As a perpetual traveler, she offers an eye into places we may never go. I like to call this Arm Chair Travel. Educational, fun, captivating….all ...
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International Travel and Homeschooling – A Great CombinationInternational Travel and Homeschooling – A Great Combination
Saturday, May 18, 2013

International travel provides opportunities for incredible learning experiences.  Through travel we learn about other cultures, lifestyles, languages, unique and beautiful geography, history, politics and current events, art and more.  Because of this, international travel isn’t just for adults – our kids benefit as well! There are numerous options for families when it comes to traveling ...
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