Dangerous Toddler Booted Off Flight: Amen or No Way
Having been there myself, I’m curious as to how, exactly, the two-year-old on the JetBlue flight endangered the crew and passengers. Endangered their ears? Or their easily annoyed sensibilities? Secretly, this is something I would like to have seen. I mean really, how bad was it to warrant getting booted from the aircraft? Does she…Continue reading
Family Vacations that Live Up to Expectations (Or Not)
They picked up the girls and had an early (but elegant) dinner. They then walked a few blocks to the ballet and took their seats. The lights dimmed. This was a great date, the boys felt, certainly worthy of capturing the hearts of their respective dates. As the ballet began, my brother noticed his friend becoming fidgety. About 10 minutes into the performance, the friend leans over and asks, with a more than a little disappointment…Continue reading
Our Favorite Lists of 2011: from Disneyland to Foodie Travel
As the year draws to a close, we at SkinnyScoop are taking stock of 2011. Of the many things we have to be thankful for, top on our list is YOU, the ladies (and gentlemen) of SkinnyScoop. You, your passions, your recommendations, your willingness to share with friends, and your determination to learn more – …Continue reading
The Best City Guides: Where Will *You* Go This Year?
From sea to shining sea, this country is filled with so many amazing cities, towns and attractions. Each state has its own places, people and things to be proud of. Some of the good people of New Hampshire (live free or die) recorded an entire video about their great state, sung to the tune of the Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind song about New York.Continue reading
Your Vacation, By the Numbers
By Erin www.skinnyscoop.com Some friends of ours who are new to the area drove up to the mountains last week in search of some quality family time with their 9, 7 and 4 year old. Here is Day One of their trip, by the numbers: 1.5 hours into the drive: Realized they forgot the …Continue reading
3 Cool Sites to Check Out for On-The-Go Families
Playplanit – calendar of kids activities Playplanit was founded by two SF moms, Allison Howard & Laurel Kellam. They met on the street when their children were 1 week old and discovered the babies were born on the same day, same hospital, same nursery. They are each others’ first & best friends! PlayPlanit is …Continue reading
Summer Luggin’
After a week in Hawaii with some close friends, we are minutes from leaving for the airport (that’s usually when $%*! hits the fan, right?). The bigger kids convince a little one to pick up a dead bird with her treasured lovey, a blanket named Bei Bei. And well, we sort of need Bei Bei …Continue reading