On a recent road trip to Massachusetts we took a break to let the kids, age 4 and 18 months, run around a bit at the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden in Springfield, Massachusetts. Less than 10 minutes off Interstate 90, this beautiful tribute to Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to the world as…
The weekends of June 1-2 and 8-9 are part of the Path Through History events across New York State where hundreds of state historical parks and homes are open to the public with fun family friendly events. During the 2012 Heritage Weekend (now referred to as Path Through History) we spent the morning at the Crailo…
We’ve been going out to Indian Ladder Farm’s Baby Animal Days since we had a baby to bring. Our photos albums are filled with pictures of kids and little farm animals. In one, a small Lucy gingerly holds out one finger, petting a baby chick. Years later, she is holding Elliot as he does the…
Ethiopian dining may not be for every family but on a recent trip to Washington D.C. with my preschooler and toddler we discovered its delights without going far off the beaten path. Ethiopian Dining Around U Street After spending the morning at the National Zoo carrying a 25 pound toddler this mom was ready for…
On our recent trip out to Boston we made time for a stop at the Museum of Science. Originally established as the Boston Society of Natural History in 1830, the modern MoS has over 500 interactive exhibits and over 100 animals. It started as a place where men who traveled the world could share ideas…
Once home to the world’s largest aquarium tank, New England Aquarium still has plenty to boast about. There is a shark and ray touch tank, a tidal pool exhibit for touching and handling various sea creatures, an outdoor seal exhibit, and of course, an abundant supply of marine life! The first thing to see on…
There are lots of attractions to keep the whole family busy in this United Kingdom capital city. http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at some family-friendly activities to try while visiting London, England. Thanks for checking out Albany Kid. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop,…
Out in Boston Harbor, overlooked by most visitors in favor of the history and sports teams the great city has to offer, lie a group of 34 islands, all part of the National Park System. The Boston Harbor Islands have beaches, hiking trails, lighthouses, camping, and a Civil War-era fort. A few islands are reachable…
The Capital Region and New York’s Tech Valley has long been a haven for industry, with one of the first among them being the industry of farming. With a resurgence of interest in slow food, and locavore clubs, small local farms in our area are finding plenty of interest in their wares. Going on a…
We love to go out for sushi. Sushi restaurants please everyone in our family, vegetarians, fussy eaters and grown-ups alike. Paul and I order sake, usually a tempura appetizer and roll or two to share. Lucy, being the resident vegetarian, orders an avocado roll. Zoe, she’s predictable and loves her California roll. Elliot isn’t a…