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Category: Travel

5 Must-See Artifacts in ‘The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited’

May 19, 2017December 12, 2017Kelly Knox1

The exhibit is making its first stop at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture, and it’s an inspirational, celebrational, and Muppetational look at Henson’s life and work.

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LEGOLAND Beach Retreat—Built for Kids

May 3, 2017December 12, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

LEGOLAND Beach Retreat at LEGOLAND Florida is a fun getaway built for kids.

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The Magic of Cards

April 12, 2017December 12, 2017Nivi Engineer

Spring break meant a lot of cards for my kids…and though initially it was irritating, in the end, it was absolutely magical!

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License Plate Game International

April 8, 2017December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

In the past, I wrote about a game my family likes to play whenever we’re out and about—our own convoluted version of the License Plate Game. Recently, we made up a new international version of the game.

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17 Road Trip Essentials for Young Kids

April 6, 2017December 12, 2017Jackie Reeve

If you’re planning a road trip this spring or summer, or even if you’re just looking for some go-to gear for day trips, this is what GeekMom Jackie loves right now.

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“Follow the Spiders”: GeekMom Enters the Forbidden Forest

March 31, 2017February 13, 2019Sophie Brown

Today, The Forbidden Forest officially opens its gates to the public. Last week we were able to take an early peak at the new section.

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The Tale of My Spring Break Breaking Point

March 30, 2017December 12, 2017Lisa Tate

How my kids’ outlook on fun helped me see the good times in a terrible, awful, no-good, very bad spring break.

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Travel In ‘Star Wars’ Style

March 30, 2017December 12, 2017Corrina Lawson1

Unfortunately, this luggage won’t take you to a galaxy far, far, away but it is cool to take on your own trips.

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The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame Celebrates 20 Years With a New Exhibit

March 3, 2017December 12, 2017Kelly Knox

This month the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame gets its own permanent exhibit with some amazing artifacts.

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ICYMI: GeekMom Goes Toy Fair Live at 23 Booths

February 26, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh

GeekMom Karen takes you through a categorized listing, complete with Facebook Live videos, of 23 cool booths from Toy Fair 2017.

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Florida Renaissance Festival: Pirate Wieners and More!

February 15, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Florida Ren Fest is the place to go if you want a taste of the renaissance but with fried Oreos.

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Fantastic New York City Sites and Where to Find Them

January 30, 2017December 11, 2017Natalie Zaman

Natalie shares some secrets to where you can still catch glimpses of 1920s New York City, as seen in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.’

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Florida Renaissance Festival – 25 Years of Fun

January 29, 2017December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Celebrate the Renaissance at the Florida Renaissance Festival.

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Our B-17 Weekend: Time Travel Does Exist

January 28, 2017June 6, 2018Lisa Tate6

How a quick trip to look at an vintage aircraft turned into a weekend of time traveling.

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Visit the Forbidden Forest at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

January 27, 2017December 11, 2017Sophie Brown

From March 31st, guests will be able to step into the Forbidden Forest on their trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of ‘Harry Potter.’

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Christmas May Be Over, But Krampus Is Still Watching!

December 29, 2016December 15, 2017Natalie Zaman

This furry, red-tongued, chain and/or switch-wielding character has been St. Nicholas’ companion in Alpine regions for millennia, and may even pre-date the jolly old elf.

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Santa’s Village: Leveling Up Christmas

December 8, 2016December 9, 2017Sarah Pinault

Santa’s Village is the perfect holiday theme park.

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GeekMom Visits Hogwarts in the Snow

December 3, 2016February 13, 2019Sophie Brown

Hogwarts in the Snow is a Christmas/winter overlay applied each year to the Studio Tour. Last week, I was invited to take a look at this year’s event along with my husband and father-in-law.

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It’s ICE!, Charlie Brown

December 2, 2016December 9, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Charlie Brown glistens in Gaylord Palms ICE! this year.

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The Whispering Giants Thanksgiving Road Trip

November 10, 2016December 16, 2017Natalie Zaman

Whispering Giants are massive, solemn sculptures. You’ll come upon them unexpectedly—or, if they’re in your neighborhood, you’re probably used to them; they’re part of the local scenery, waiting and watching.

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