Seasonal Fun

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O' Scrap! What Can I Make for the Holidays?

Kathleen Conroy,

If the thought of scrapbooking makes you cringe and conjure up images of yellowed photos from high school in a leatherette-bound construction paper contraption with faded corsages and swim team ribbons bulging from its contents, think again.

Resorts Kids Love

Elaine Heitman, Eve White,

Parents plan family vacations fully intending to make everybody happy, but, let’s face it, if the kids ain’t happy, nobody’s happy. With that in mind, you’ll want to take special care to select a destination that appeals to the kids, even involve them in the planning process, so that it truly is a "vacation" for everyone!

50 Years of High-Flyin' Fun

Site Staff,

While throwing a popcorn lid at a Thanksgiving Day picnic more than 50 years ago, inventor Walter Fredrick Morrison was inspired. Afterward, he took a gravity-defying concept to an innovative toy company with a plan to bring his revolutionary flying disc concept to back yards, parks and beaches everywhere.

20 Outings under $20

Sarah Wright,

If you’ve found yourself frustrated by the cost to take your family out for a day of fun, we can relate. This summer, enjoy the following 20 things for under $20 based on a family of four. Details are subject to change, so be sure to call before you go.

Airport Diversions and other Kid-Friendly Tips

Site Staff,

Summertime travel with children, especially when it includes airports, can be challenging. Jerry Chandler, aviation expert and father of five, is a correspondent for Cheapflights’ "Flight News" blog. He offers these tips for families flying with kids. • Book direct, non-stop flights whenever possible, to avoid airplane changes.

10 Tips for a Summer Block Party

Gina Roberts-Grey,

Looking for a way to finally introduce yourself to the new neighbor down the street? Are your kids begging you to host an all-day water balloon war? Whether wanting to swap recipes or socialize within the neighborhood, block parties are time-honored traditions in neighborhoods all across the country.

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Toy Time: Good Old-Fashioned Fun

Renee Roberson,

Want to see what kinds of toys your ancestors enjoyed playing with? Currently, The Charlotte Museum of History is featuring "Toy Time," an interactive exhibit of giant-sized folk toys through March 9.

Cache Me if You Can

Marty Minchin,

The geocaching craze comes to Charlotte. Find out why parents and kids are engaging on treasure hunts using a GPS devise and why they are crazy about geocaching.