Visiting Mount Vernon with kids, discover George Washington in a different role than commander in chief of the American Revolution or president. Here George was a progressive farmer, planting trees and taking a turn in the garden, eating corncakes and honey for breakfast.
Read more…Summertime: Cooking with Grandparents
Summer is time for families to get together. It’s always fun when grandparents share recipes and family cooking traditions with grandchildren.
Read picture books about Chinese dumplings, ice candy, mac n cheese, tomato dishes from India, flan, Jamaican beef patties, spicy sambal, berry picking in Alaska.
Celebrate Juneteeth
June 19 is Juneteenth, our newest national holiday, celebrating freedom of enslaved African Americans in 1865. Make two delicious recipes, strawberry lemonade and strawberry cake, and find out about amazing Opal Lee, “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” and history of the holiday.
Read more…New York City: Places to Stay Cool
Visiting New York City with kids this summer, be prepared for hot weather. Manhattan has lots of super parks with water play areas to cool off. Here’s some of our favorites.
Read more…Cars, cars, cars: Petersen Automotive Museum
Petersen Automotive Museum is filled with an amazing collection of cars, from a 1915 electric car, to cars featured in Hollywood movies, art cars, racing cars, classic cars, hot rods, custom cars, and more. Stop into the Discovery Center for hands-on-activities for kids.
Read more…Tips for USA family road trips
The United States has such a diverse and glorious landscape, family road trips are a tradition.
Here’s our tips for road trips around the United States, and a relaxing vacation.