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Savvy Tips for Disney on Ice

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A family excursion to a Disney on Ice show is a guaranteed source of entertainment for kids. Unfortunately, after having laid out cash for tickets, vendors at the show do their best to entice children to want flashy toys and cotton candy at exorbitant prices.  Paying $20 for a snow cone and $15 for cotton candy is a quick way to drain a wallet.  However, a little advance preparation can avoid this pitfall and still let your kids have just as good of a time at Disney on Ice.
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Top Toronto Hotels for Families

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A family vacation often involves staying in hotel accommodations.  Depending on the hotel, this can either be a pleasant or difficult experience.  Many hotels offer services and amenities catering to families to make their travel experience more enjoyable. If you are planning a visit to Toronto, we have compiled a list of the top Toronto hotels for families.

Top Toronto Hotels for Families: Our list of the top Toronto hotels for families that are close to all the top attractions and will make your visit enjoyable for the whole family.

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Top Features to Look for When Buying a Family Car

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Before having kids, I adored my car.  It was a blue Honda Civic and I loved everything about it. I kept my car spotless inside and out and loved taking road trip adventures. Once we started our family, my precious Honda needed to be replaced with another car that was more practical for a life with kids. Based on my experience, I have learned some of the best features to look for buying a family car.

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Top 10 Tips for  Toronto’s Ripley’s Aquarium

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In 2013, the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada opened its doors in Toronto at the base of the CN Tower and next to the Rogers Centre.  The aquarium boasts having 5.7 million litres of water and is over 135,000 square feet, making it the largest aquarium in Canada.

Top 10 Tips for Toronto's Ripley's Aquarium
For your trip to the aquarium, consider our top 10 tips to make the most of your visit:

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Savvy Vancouver Adventures with Kids

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We made our first family trip to the west coast of Canada in May.  British Columbia is absolutely beautiful with so many great activities for the kids.  The best part of British Columbia are the many outdoor activities – many of them can be done for free if you are a savvy traveler!

Savvy Vancouver Adventures with kids

Stanley Park

Stanley Park took top spot in TripAdvisor’s 2014 Top 25 Parks of the World list and for good reason.  This massive park is located in downtown Vancouver and surrounded by water.  There are 4 different play grounds, trails for walking or riding your bike, a train that you can take around the park, and a great big pool to name just a few of the features at Stanley Park.

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