Posts Categorized: My Family Guide

Screen-Free Entertainment for Kids

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Pinna Introduces Audio-First, Screen-Free Entertainment Service For Kids  The first ad-free, safe space to stream quality podcasts, audiobooks and music encourages active listening for ages 3-8 BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Pinna LLC, announced the availability of its new audio on-demand, screen-free entertainment service developed and curated exclusively for kids. Consisting of podcasts, audiobooks and music… Read more »

America’s Largest Trampoline Park Invites Families Who Have Been Affected by the Shutdown to Enjoy Its Attractions for Free

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Sky Zone, the world’s first trampoline park, believes in supporting the communities that are served by its 160+ locations nationwide. Those impacted by the government shutdown have a lot to contend with; and while the brand can’t put an end to the shutdown, Sky Zone can help provide some much-needed fun… Read more »

Breweries in SW Washington that allow Kids

Breweries are becoming a family affair Are you getting tired of taking the kids to the same places every weekend?  Clark County but especially Vancouver is starting to boom with a variety of kid-friendly places that even the adults will enjoy.  The places I’m referring too are breweries and taprooms.  Clark County sat on the… Read more »

Family Cruising – Fact vs. Fiction

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[podbean type=audio-rectangle resource=”episode=zrapa-6a3d3c” skin=1 auto=0 share=1 download=1 height=100 ] Booking.com It’s a debate that’s been around for decades.  A topic that not only has the country divided, but many families and friends.  Of course I’m talking about cruise ships.  There’s such a rift between the “pro-cruisers” and “anti-cruisers”, that when the two sides happen to… Read more »

Holiday Travel Tips

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Use these holiday travel tips to make your season bright Traveling during the holidays can be stressful especially if you have children in tow.  Lots of things can happen unexpectedly from weather delays, to sickness, to loss luggage.  I have experienced A LOT during my travels with my family so I’m going to share some… Read more »

A 9/11 Experience – 15 Years Later

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[podbean resource=”episode=f9pqy-72d977″ type=”audio-rectangle” height=”100″ skin=”1″ btn-skin=”107″ share=”1″ fonts=”Helvetica” auto=”0″ download=”1″ rtl=”0″]   Today, is one year since we departed for our three-week European vacation (Sept 11, 2016).  Our first stop was a layover in New York City and it happen to fall on the 15 year anniversary of 9/11.  I wasn’t sure what to expect… Read more »

Cruising: 10 Best Reasons

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[podbean type=audio-rectangle resource=”episode=3q8ea-6a5f11″ skin=1 auto=0 share=1 download=0 height=100 ] For those of us who have cruised, “why cruising?” has been a question asked to me several times by non-cruisers.  I’m going to breakdown the awesome benefits of cruising and why it should be on top of your of list of things to do on your… Read more »

When the Shoe Fits at Clogs-n-More

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Quality Shoes for the whole family I have to admit, I’m not a “shoe girl”, but after today things will change.   The thought of spending over $30 on a pair of shoes frightened me…until I visited a boutique shoe store in the Hawthorne District of Portland called, “Clogs-n-More“.  They have a total of four… Read more »

Your Family Will Rock and Roll at Heavy Metal Brewing Company

What do you get when you take delicious pizza and fantastic beer, mixed with family friendly atmosphere and a splash of Hair Band Metal Music?  The answer is Heavy Metal Brewing Company.   Located in the Vancouver Heights at The Old Tower Mall Area, Heavy Metal is the perfect place to go if you’re looking… Read more »

Standing Tall – Fortside Brewing Company

Fortside Brewing is in the forefront of the craft brew revolution The Craft Beer revolution is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest. Fortside Brewing Company is just one of the many breweries that recently opened up in the Portland Metro/ Southwest Washington area.  With that realization, it takes more than serving good beer for… Read more »