Family Fun Blog Posts

In this age when everything is almost digital and largely anything is possible with just a flick of a finger,  it’s amazing fact that there are still people who are drawn to heritage sites beyond the lure of beach resorts, kiddie theme park...

You’ve seen the GEICO commercials, right? Of the little pig weee-weeing all the way home? Here’s a video to refresh your memory:     Now, picture this: Dad and youngest daughter is sitting in traffic, on their way home from the...

Are you running out of ideas for activities for the smaller children? Are you tired of spending money for toys that get broken? Here are a few quick ideas for fun and learning combined.

Many kids look forward to the first day of school, but the excitement wears off and they begin the countdown of how many days until summer vacation, after about the second week of class. Parents also look forward to summer vacations, when time spent...

Views of Luling On the road to Houston, we decided to stop in Luling.  We had been traveling quite a bit (stories and pictures are coming) and thought about resting before heading back to Houston.  We did not like the looks of the RV Park, so we dr...

“Daddy, thank you for bringing me there at the playground!”  –I was the happiest man alive when Gabby uttered those words in verbatim. A simple one hour stroll to that nearby park cum playground became a memorable late Saturday a...

Here's a link to free family outings with your toddler recommended by What to Expect When You're Expecting. They sure look fun to me! Enjoy! 7 Fun Family Outings That Don't Cost a Dime (These free toddler activities will entertain your tot, sa...

I never would have imagined that one day I would make the decision with my husband to not have cable TV, and then eventually to remove the televisions completely.  *chuckle*  Yet not getting cable TV during the first year of our marriage wa...

Family Fun at Medieval Times With a whole new show including a revamped castle, feast, musical scores, lights, effects and performances this night is one to remember.  I was absolutely honored to be invited to a VIP night at the Chicago-land Castle...

25th Anniversary Houston Art Car Parade Saturday, May 12, 2012, 1 pm Allen Parkway, Waugh Drive to Bagby Houston, Texas Route map: http://g.co/maps/kmq8y The Art Car Parade is free and you may view the parade from any place on Allen Parkway. You are...

Family Fun at Medieval Times With a whole new show including a revamped castle, feast, musical scores, lights, effects and performances this night is one to remember.  I was absolutely honored to be invited to a VIP night at the Chicago-land Castle...

    We didn’t have much of a Winter here in New York City, which is really dragging me down. I was really looking forward to taking my son sledding for the first time. He loved building snowmen last year – I didn’t get to...

We have been traveling around Houston lately. We are staying at an RV park on the outskirts. We went exploring and we found an outdoor shop like a rustic lodge. They had a fishing pond, several rocky streams stocked with trout, a room-size aquarium a...

Finally, we reached the CityGate Outlets located at the terminal end of Tung Chung Station via what else but Hong Kong’s very efficient MTR lines (Mass Transit Railway). Although it’s just a ride away from Sunny Bay Station where we hop...

Finally, we reached the CityGate Outlets located at the terminal end of Tung Chung Station via what else but Hong Kong’s very efficient MTR lines (Mass Transit Railway). Although it’s just a ride away from Sunny Bay Station where we hop...

The title of this book grabbed my attention instantly when I found Hal & Melanie Young's web site, RaisingRealMen.com.  It was exactly what I have been desperately seeking wisdom on- how to raise real men - and in the process survive our (cu...

18 February 2012, Saturday.  Tina, Gabby and I woke up early from one of our restful sleeps in Disney’s Hollywood Hotel and excitedly prepared for our Day 2 in the Happiest Place on Earth!  It turned out to be  glorious! From Disney’s...

18 February 2012, Saturday.  Tina, Gabby and I woke up early from one of our restful sleeps in Disney’s Hollywood Hotel and excitedly prepared for our Day 2 in the Happiest Place on Earth!  It turned out to be  glorious! From Disney’s...

Easter is approaching soon, and we are thinking about what to include in our Family Easter Basket this year!  *Fun!*  Our favorite family gift for the past 3 years has been a new audio book or two, depending on the price.  In our opini...

Easter candy, decorations, and special events are beginning to fill the stores and our calendars!  *cheer!*  *smile!*  Here are several things for you to consider as you approach this very special event with your family... Bob and I...