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How to Ask the Big Questions When Planning a Family Vacation

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Planning an adventurous vacation can be fun, especially if you prepare for it in advance and involve your kids.

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Tide Pool Roll Call

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The pools of water that collect in rocky hollows along the seashore can be a great place for kids to enjoy a close-up view of ocean life-like the creatures.

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Our Top Air Travel Planning Tips

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Among our hints: Book early for good seats, order kids' meals when you make your reservation, stuff your carry-on for every contingency, and more.

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Shop Smart To Reduce Holiday Stress

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'Tis the season to shop, but spending wisely need not dampen the holiday spirit, said Carol Young, Kansas State University Research and Extension financial management specialist....

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Plan Now To Avoid Holiday Overspending

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Do you often overspend your budget when it comes to holiday gift giving? If so, you are not alone.

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Hosteling for Families

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Stretch your family's vacation budget with a stay at one of American Youth Hostel's affordable accommodations.

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Teaching Your Kids How to Pack

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Encourage your kids to think of mix-and-match outfits for various activities, just as they do when dressing paper dolls.

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High-Flying Games & Activities

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Unlike backseat games, which can get fairly boisterous, these airplane pastimes are a bit quieter, so you won't make enemies of your fellow fliers.

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A Happy Campers Checklist

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If your family's idea of a vacation involves nightly campfires, sleeping bags, and potential wildlife sightings near (or in!) your living space, check out these great resources for tent and RV camping.

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Packing With (and for) Kids

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Like so much of your family vacation, packing is a balancing act — in this case between including everything you need and making sure you can actually lift your bags. No matter where you're headed, this checklist should cover most of the essentials.

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