Family Weekend Getaways

TGIF!

Thank goodness it's time for the weekend again. I don't know about all of you, but here in New York the seasons are starting to change. The temperatures have started to cool, reminding me that there are not too many weekends left to enjoy the outdoors with the family. So don't delay a fun day out any longer! Here are some ideas and resources for planning your trip:

1. Hit the road!
Sometimes a great day out means nothing more than a day spent flying kites and playing catch, with a tasty picnic to keep you energized. But of course you first have to get there, and not all routes are created equal. As a kid my dad would always pour over maps to plan the most scenic road trip possible. Here are a couple of sites that have compiled lists of great routes for you and your family to enjoy. Over at the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. we have a fun bright lap desk which is great for helping kids keep clean while eating and drinking in the backseat. It's also a great surface to play the games found in our Travel Journal, or for playing our Travel Parcheesi Set.

2. Get out of the city!
For those of you who live in new york city, this site is a great resource for different weekend trips to get you and your kids out of the concrete jungle. It's a great listing of farms to visit, festivals, and other fun events. They often focus on listing ideas that are cheap or free, making it one of my favorites to check out every week.

3. It's festival time!
This site here compiles hundreds of festivals around the country, and one of their category is for those that are geared towards kids. I sure wished I lived near Fairfield, California, for their candy festival on October 11th. My boys would love that! Also in October is the largest family expo in the Northwest on the 18-19th in Tacoma, Washington. And in Aurora, Illinois, there is a big Babyfest that very same weekend! Kids love festivals--the food, the games, the crowds--it's impossible not to please anyone.

Lastly, here is a fun quiz you can take to help suggest what trip is best for your family.

Have a great weekend!