November 1 and 2 is the Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos – a holiday celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and Latino communities around the United States. Families remember and honor deceased relatives with flowers, candles, altars, and special foods.
Read more…London Mystery Books
London is a dramatic setting for mystery books, made famous with cases of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Here’s our list of new and favorite children’s mystery books, from daring detectives in Victorian London, to World War II spies, intrigue at court of Elizabeth I, and contemporary adventures in the city.
Read more…End of Summer Bounty: Marin Farmers Market San Raphael
At summer’s end, our farmers markets are bursting with fresh picked fruits and vegetables. A family favorite is the Marin Farmers Market in San Rafael. Vendors come from around a large area, this is of the largest farmers markets in California, open year round.
Read more…California Gold Country: Sweet Delights
Strike it rich at candy shops and ice cream parlors as you travel California Gold Country with kids. There’s nothing like eating ice cream on a hot day, drinking a cold sarsaparilla soda, and choosing old-fashioned sweets like giant lollipops, pink peppermint sticks, homemade fudge and chewy salt water taffy.
Read more…Open now: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Udvar-Hazy Center, second location of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, is now open. See famous airplanes such as Enola Gay, the Concorde, World War I and II fighters, Space Shuttle Discovery and more.
Read more…San Diego: Rent a beach house this summer
San Diego and La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad beach towns are famous for white sand beaches and warm sunny weather.
Rent a house at the beach, ideal for families this summer.