July 2010

Albany Art Room:Intro to Wheel Throwing for Teens & More

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I followed a listing for a pottery class for teens, and found so much more! Teens can advance their pottery skills in: Introduction to Wheel Throwing for TeensWhen: Monday, Wednesday and FridaysAugust 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 2010am-12noonCost: $120 + $30 supply feeThis is a great way to learn basic techniques of throwing on the [...]

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Fishy Fun: Falls View Park Fishing Derby 2011

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Who’s feeling lucky? My husband has been fly fishing since last summer when he purchased the fancy rod, hip waders, and flies guaranteed to lure the most reluctant trout. He’s been taking lessons, reading books, and traveling to streams where you can practically open a bag and watch the fish fly in, eager to be [...]

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Travel Tips for Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando

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The latest Harry Potter blockbuster sets a new standard for amusement park attractions, drawing record numbers to Universal Studios Florida. Visitors to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will discover all the magical places they’ve come to know and love in the book and movie series, but they’ll also find packed crowds and wait times [...]

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Doing Disney in Bits and Pieces: Epcot’s Behind The Seeds, Teppan Eddo, IllumiNations Cruise, & Typhoon Lagoon

by Sandra Foyt

A friend told me that she could never persuade her husband to return to Disney World because he’d seen it already. Hard to believe, right? No matter how many times I visit Disney, there’s always something new to see. Since we travel through the lands of Disney at least once a year, at some point [...]

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Sapelo Island and Darien – Scenic Route to Florida, Day 3

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Like many Capital Region residents, our family makes an annual pilgrimage to Florida. Sometimes we fly in, but more often we drive to avoid the expense of multiple airline tickets and car rental. Even without the cost savings, I prefer to drive from Albany to Florida just to see what we can see along the [...]

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South of the Border – Scenic Route to Florida, Day 2

by Sandra Foyt

Like many Capital Region residents, our family makes an annual pilgrimage to Florida. Sometimes we fly in, but more often we drive to avoid the expense of multiple airline tickets and car rental. Even without the cost savings, I prefer to drive from Albany to Florida just to see what we can see along the [...]

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Harpers Ferry – Scenic Route to Florida, Day 1

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Like many Capital Region residents, our family makes an annual pilgrimage to Florida. Sometimes we fly in, but more often we drive to avoid the expense of multiple airline tickets and car rental. Even without the cost savings, I prefer to drive from Albany to Florida just to see what we can see along the [...]

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Free Summer Programs for Kids in Hudson

by Sandra Foyt

You don’t have to live in Hudson, NY to enroll children in the free summer programs at the Hudson Opera House.  Back in 2008, when money was tight but time wasn’t, my kids signed up for a couple of culinary arts programs. While my daughter attended a Moroccan Cooking Workshop or my son sat in [...]

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Teen Seal Of Approval On The Family Adventure

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“It was a fun vacation,” said Teen Daughter as we headed home from the White Mountains of New Hampshire.  Vacation accolades from this picky child are a rarity, so you’ll appreciate just how flabbergasted I was to hear this compliment about this particular expedition. Rain, hail, sweltering heat, and incredible feats of strength and endurance [...]

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