Category Archives: Parenting

Experiencing The Book of Mormon: A Family Night Out

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Joe Cummings

Another Musical? We planned on being offended tonight. Ever watched Southpark? Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s masterpiece? It may be the greatest comedy series ever. Nothing is sacred. Nothing. At some point, no matter how open-minded you are, they’ll find … Continue reading →

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6 Flags Adventure: Weather, Rides, and Family Tales

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Joe Cummings

What happens when the best day for one is not the best day for everyone? And what if something totally unexpected happens? First, the weather forecast: Cloudy. Partial sun. Chance of rain. The plan: New Jersey. 6 Flags. The-Youngest’s 2nd … Continue reading →

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Burgers, Bargains, and Family in New York

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Joe Cummings

NY 11 Day 3 – Burgers and Bargains Remember that one of our rules was to eat. Well, by the time we got to the Burger Joint, it was 3:30 and we were starving. Now, in NYC, a good food … Continue reading →

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A Personal Journey at Carnegie Hall in NYC

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Joe Cummings

What would you have done on day 3? A Saturday? Now this would have been a perfect day for a rest. Day 0: Travel. Day 1: Learn NYC and see fireworks. Day 2: Bus and boat tours. Day 3: Rest … Continue reading →

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VIP Experience on the Hudson: Rain or Shine

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Do you trust the weather channel? Well, in NYC, they played as fast and loose with the odds as a card counting clown who’s had too much tequila. The weather channel said it would be cloudy in the morning. 80% … Continue reading →

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Exploring NYC: Library Adventures and Italian Delights

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Should we have taken a break? Maybe. It was 2pm on July 5th. The sun blazed over us. Humidity thickened the air. In Italy, they would have all gone inside and rested until the heat of the day was gone. … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Turns: Our NYC Day 2 Experience

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Can you plan for everything? Well. No. I’ve tried. And I failed. No matter how well you plan, you’re always going to neglect to think about something. We realized, on day 2, it was two things. First: Clothes. Not that … Continue reading →

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4th of July in NYC: Pizza, Fireworks, and Family Fun

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Is there a cure for hot, sweaty, grumpy Canadians who may have walked a little too much in hot, humid summer sun? Why, yes, yes there is. It’s ice cream. And a shower. And naps. But could we recover enough … Continue reading →

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First Day in NYC: From Subway Struggles to Walking Around New York

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Joe Cummings

So, what would YOU do on your first day in NYC? Would you get up, race to the first big attraction, and take millions of photos? Would you go on a bus tour and see the city? Would you go … Continue reading →

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Family Travel Adventures: A Journey to NYC

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Joe Cummings

Ok, we left at 4am. We thought we’d thought of everything. We were all worried about a few things, though. Being me, I was worried about the crime there. I greatly feared that my Canadian training would fail me. “I … Continue reading →

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