Life in Pleasantville was one of nearly 50 influential family travel writers and bloggers who gathered this past weekend (Sept. 20-22, 2013) from around the United States and Canada at the TMS Family Travel Conference in Niagara Falls, NY. Organized by Travel Media Showcase, Family Travel Forum, Taking the Kids and the Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation, the conference drew media along with representatives of destinations and tourism organizations that value and market to …
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Disaster – Are you Ready for The Worse Case?
I've been awake since 4am, when it felt like someone dropped my house on it's foundation and then the house seemed to shake back into place for another minute or so afterwards. At first, I thought I was dreaming, but …
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Helpful Tips for Minecraft Parents
Do you have a child between the ages of seven and “I-stopped-counting-after-the-third-candle”? Did you also make the huge mistake of giving them access to electricity? Do you provide opportunities for that child to have …
Stop paying the Stupid Tax – Get Control of Your Life
Are you one of those chronically disorganized people who is constantly playing catch-up? Apologizing for showing up late? Not able to find or remember important tasks or papers? Taking the expensive shortcut because you …
