<![CDATA[Summer Vacations]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Best family summer vacations 2013]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990279/5-best-family-summer-vacations-2013 If you’re like us, you’re counting down the days to your first official family summer vacation this year. It’s so close we can taste it! If you’re still looking for ideas, look no further — we found the best! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990279/5-best-family-summer-vacations-2013 Living Sarah Brooks Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[3 Must-visit Utah national parks]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/962524/3-must-visit-utah-national-parks Utah's national parks offer stunning landscapes and gorgeous scenery. Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks have no shortage of incredible views, mountains to hike and canyons to explore. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/962524/3-must-visit-utah-national-parks Living Travel Karen Miner Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Ways to improve yourself this summer]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/961657/ways-to-improve-yourself-this-summer Summer school isn't just for kids! It's a great time for adults of all ages to take a class or try a new hobby. Offerings at local colleges and community centers tend to expand during the summer months along with interest, so there's no better time to exercise your mind and/or body. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/961657/ways-to-improve-yourself-this-summer Living Hobbies Katherine Martinelli Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:16:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Thrill-seeking family adventures]]> http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/961459/thrill-seeking-family-adventures If your family members enjoy a little dose of adrenaline in their summer outings, here are five must-try family adventures that won’t disappoint. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/961459/thrill-seeking-family-adventures SheKnows TV SheKnows TV: City Guide Stephanie Taylor Christensen Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Budget-friendly summer vacation ideas]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960585/budget-friendly-summer-vacations Summer is just around the corner and if you're like most moms, you already have vacation on the brain. If you want your family to take a fun and memorable vacay this summer, but worry that your bank account won't allow it, read on for tricks to plan a budget-friendly getaway everyone will love. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960585/budget-friendly-summer-vacations Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Working Mom 3.0: Managing the summer home office]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959685/working-mom-30-managing-the-summer-home-office Unlike moms with obligations at the office, stay-at-home working moms have the freedom to enjoy summer pool days, library outings, and bike rides with the family -- every day. Of course, there is that little issue of getting work done from home in the midst of all that summer chaos. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to plan for summer as a stay-at-home working mom. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959685/working-mom-30-managing-the-summer-home-office Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:12:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to make a summer vacation educational]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/836467/how-to-make-a-summer-vacation-educational Getting there can be half the fun - and educational http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/836467/how-to-make-a-summer-vacation-educational Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Vicki Clinebell Tue, 31 May 2011 08:41:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Best theme parks for a Hollywood experience]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/831099/best-theme-parks-for-a-hollywood-experience Get a true Hollywood experience and a private glimpse behind the scenes of some of the most historic movie and TV sets by visiting one of these popular theme parks. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/831099/best-theme-parks-for-a-hollywood-experience Living Travel Family Travel Kori Ellis Thu, 26 May 2011 08:31:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Best theme parks in Florida]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/831093/best-theme-parks-in-florida When vacationing in Florida, be sure to visit some of the state's best amusement parks. From EPCOT at Disney World to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida offers some of the best theme parks in the country, with amazing thrill rides, animal shows, water adventures, 3D films, live performances and other attractions. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/831093/best-theme-parks-in-florida Living Travel Family Travel Kori Ellis Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Best family camping spots in California]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/830469/best-family-camping-spots-in-california California features beautiful beaches, breathtaking mountains and scenic deserts, offering a wide assortment of camping destinations that your whole family will enjoy. From Big Bear Lake in Southern California to D.L. Bliss State Park in Lake Tahoe, we have compiled a list of some of the best family camping spots in the state. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/830469/best-family-camping-spots-in-california Living Travel Family Travel Kori Ellis Mon, 16 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Best family camping spots in the Northwest US]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/830461/best-family-camping-spots-in-the-northwest-us If you're planning a camping trip with your family this summer, consider heading to the Pacific Northwest. You'll find beautiful mountains and beaches with plenty of opportunities for camping, hiking, swimming and other outdoor family fun. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/830461/best-family-camping-spots-in-the-northwest-us Living Travel Family Travel Kori Ellis Sun, 15 May 2011 20:01:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Making the best of days at the beach]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/804496/making-the-best-of-days-at-the-beach Some people are fortunate enough to live by the beach and others travel to hang by the oceanside over the summer. Either way, families love to make the best of their days spent making sandcastles and taking dips in the pacific. It's a place of fun, a place of quiet reflection, a place to respect the awesome power of nature and everything in between. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/804496/making-the-best-of-days-at-the-beach Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Jen Klein