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Keep Kids Busy When Out to Dinner
Fine family eateries have long known the art of successful family dining is often about letting the kids make art on the table. And, no, not the food variety. Many restaurants offer crayons and write-on menus but you never really know what you are in for when you dine out. Is there anything worse than a lame menu and those waxy crayons that break and don't work? What's up with the places that give you a yellow crayon and a menu photocopied onto green paper to color on. Do they really want to hear that tantrum?
Best to BYO and take matters into your own hands and keep this Doodles at Dinner Pad in the car somewhere. It's a whole stack of tear off placemats that promise to entertain. Not a lame one amongst them. Just be sure to pack some decent crayons to go with (we like this tin of high quality Stockmar crayons) and you may actually get to enjoy your own meal.
June 30, 2008 in Gear Reviews, In Car Entertainment, Luggage & Travel Accessories, Travel Books | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Journeys of a Lifetime Gives you a Reason to Go
If you are looking for inspiration on where to take your next family road trip - look no further than Journeys of a Lifetime by National Geographic. This gorgeous coffee table book is loaded with photos and information about over 500 memory-making trips worth taking. It includes detailed maps, planning tips and all sorts of fun travel trivia and destination activities that families will enjoy. Embark on an underground adventure in Montreal, or start a tally of how many bridges you can walk across this year. You might be surprised to learn that you don't need a passport to sample the adventures in this book. Many of the trips detailed are within driving distance of majoy US cities. Start planning today. The photography alone is sure to kindle wanderlust.
January 8, 2008 in Travel Books | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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