The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is coming up in September.
This holiday, celebrated in Asia, is fun for families – kids stay up to see the full moon and eat special sweets. Go out and look for Jade Rabbit and Lady Chang in the moon.
Where to go in summer heat – The public library
Summers in the United States are getting hotter.
Sightseeing on family vacations, where to stay cool when it’s too hot to be outdoors, temperatures 100+ degrees?
Go to the public library.
Maine in August
In August, Maine is perfect for a weekend or family get-together, before kids head back to school. Go canoeing and kayaking, hiking in forests and up to tops of mountains, swimming in lakes, sailing around the coast. Summer bounty of blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries, lobster rolls and fried clams. Fruit pies are great for breakfast!
Read more…Bake Thomas Jefferson Macaroni & Cheese
Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, spent five years in France, traveled extensively and enjoyed European cuisine. He loved food, collected recipes, and brought back pasta maker and a recipe for macaroni and cheese from Italy.
Read more…A Visit to Monticello
Visit Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, where kids can tour house he designed, explore extensive gardens, and see life in a Virginia plantation, plus children’s books to read.
Read more…San Francisco: 30 Fun things to do with kids this summer
It’s summer in San Francisco!
Best parks, museums, fun food, hikes, free music and kid’s shows, tips, insider secrets (redwood grove, fairy doors, Chinatown lunch and playgrounds, cheapest bay cruise), and more.