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Things I Wish I had Known Before Visiting the Field Museum

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Originally written 4/11/2011 – Updated 4/12/2018 The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago has earned its reputation as one of the country’s greatest museums- and rightfully so.  But there are just a few things I wish I had known before we visited. Tips for Buying Your Tickets at the Field Museum We visited the […]

6 Spring Break Getaways for Your Family

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This post contains affiliate links and a product review. Please know that I only share products that I personally use and really like. Purchases made through this website do not cost you extra, but they do help support the maintenance of Family Rambling. With cabin fever really beginning to set in, it’s no wonder that many families […]

So Much Family Fun in Grapevine, Texas!

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When visiting north Texas it’s tempting to head directly for the large cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. And while we have much love for the ‘everything’s bigger in Texas’ mentality we always navigate – whether in our car or RV- to the historic town of Grapevine. In this article for Kids are a Trip I […]

Finding My Story at The Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne

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Here’s a fact that may surprise you: the residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana, pay more per capita for their library than residents of large cities like New York or Boston. What would become the Allen County Library was begun by the Fort Wayne Woman’s Reading Club in 1895. I’m sure they never imagined their project, designed […]

A Perfect Day in Fort Worth

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Fort Worth, Texas, quickly became one of my favorite cities to visit.  Filled with history, culture, terrific food and loads of family friendly activities, we look forward to every visit. A perfect day in Fort Worth begins just after breakfast with a visit to Forest Park.  A beautiful, mature parkland nestled along the Trinity River, this […]

Road Trip Food! 5 Restaurants That Are Worth The Stop

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Road trip food – it’s what makes those long drives bearable. But not just any food will do. It needs to be epic, worth the stop in both ambiance and flavor. In our years of criss-crossing the US we’ve found a few restaurants that are worth a return visit – or even a detour from our route! This […]