Back again for another year, this free National Parks pass for fourth graders is something you definitely want to take advantage of
If heading back to school meant heading into the fourth grade for your tykes, then your family has a very awesome perk to enjoy. Every American household can sign up for a free National Parks pass for fourth graders.
America’s National Parks system wants to get more kids and their families outdoors and exploring the protected natural wonders that make our nation so great. Through the Every Kid Outdoors initiative each new school year all American fourth graders are invited to sign up for a free National Parks pass.
Parents can sign up their fourth graders for a free pass on the Every Kid Outdoors website. The pass is good for entry into hundreds of National Parks, as well as monuments, across the country for one year, expiring Aug. 31, 2024 (we even used it to visit Alcatraz for free!).
Who is included: The pass covers entry for 2023-2024 school year fourth graders along with any kids under 16 in their family and up to three adults. All you have to do is sign up, print out your pass, and bring it along to show to a park ranger or display on your car dashboard. Homeschoolers are also included, of course.
So why is it fourth graders and not second or first that can snag this awesome perk? According to research, from ages nine to 11, kids are really starting to observe the world around them and are more likely to be open to new ideas and connect with nature. This program is repeated every year, so eventually, all American kids have an opportunity to participate.
Similar programs are available for many state parks around the country (like California!) so check to see if your state park system has a similar offer.
Sticky hands and sweet little mouths dripping with berry juices means summer is almost here and berry picking screams summer like none other! Pack up the car, a picnic, and take a short road trip to let the kids roam wild in the fields—the strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and more are waiting for you.
Berry Picking in Brentwood
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Bacchini’s Fruit Tree—Brentwood Head 60 miles east from San Francisco to Brentwood where you can find Bacchini’s Fruit Tree, a fruit stand and u-pick farm that has been open since 1945. Cherry picking is currently going on (see below). Blackberry and olallieberry picking is expected to start in late May, or try your hand at picking delicious apricots and loquats.
Chavez U-Pick Cherries Get your cherries from this lovely spot that has free admission, buckets available and low trees for picking.
Hours: Open Thurs.-Sun. at 8 a.m. but check the website before you go for current picking conditions 23800 Marsh Creek Rd., Brentwood, CA Online: chavezupickcherries.com
2023 status: Check website for season opening.
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Nunn Better U-Pick Cherries This spot has two locations so check which one is open before you head over. No reservations needed.
5500 Balfour Rd. Brentwood CA
2777 Sellers Ave, Brentwood CA
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. until cherries run out Online: nunnbetterfarms.com
2023 status: Opening in May check Instagram for updates.
Pease Ranch—Brentwood Also in Brentwood is Pease Ranch where you can find berry picking and cherries as well. Pease Ranch is exclusively u-pick (no farm stand) and offers blackberries, loganberries, boysenberries, and olallieberries. You may even see some chickens or a tortoise roaming the grounds. Cash only.
Hours: Wed.-Sun. opens at 8 a.m. until fruit runs out. Call before heading over to check availability (925)634-4646 25175 Marsh Creek Rd., Brentwood, CA Online: peaseranch.com
2023 status: The strawberry harvest is coming in late, please call to confirm when they will be open.
___________________________________________________ G & S Farm—Brentwood G & S Farms offers a great cherry-picking experience for families. Bring your own bag and a step stool to reach the higher-up cherries. Cherries are $3.50/lbs. They also sell pre-picked string beans and corn later in the summer.
2490 Chestnut Street Brentwood, CA Online: gsfarms.net
2023 status: Open for strawberries as of April and plan to open for additional fruits later in the season.
Berry Picking on the Peninsula
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Blue House Farm—San Gregorio Located between Half Moon Bay and Pescadero is this lovely u-pick farm that offers a farmstand and strawberry picking on the honor system (see below for current update). Don't forget to come back in the fall to snag your pumpkins!
Swanton Berry Farm—Davenport Swanton Berry Farm has a great farm stand where you can buy pies, chocolate-covered strawberries, and other treats. Strawberries are available to pick in June (see update below) and later on in the summer you can also pick olallieberries, blackberries, and tayberries. Payment is by cash or check only.
Webb Ranch—Portola Valley Located in Portola Valley, Webb Ranch will be opening in June for raspberry and blackberry picking by appointment only. There is a $4/person entrance fee (unless you are four and under or 65+ in which case you get in free), and fruit is $6/lb. to take home. Bonus: all berries are CCOF organic!
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (see update below) 2720 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley, CA
2023 Status: U-pick will return June, check website for updated information and for reservations
South Bay Berry Picking
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Berry Island Farm—Gilroy This small organic u-pick farm offers blackberries, strawberries and ollalieberries for picking, along with veggies depending on the season. They also sell honey and homemade salsa. They are usually open on Saturdays and Sundays but follow their Facebook page as they often close on Sundays after a busy Saturday. You must wear closed-toe shoes to enter the u-pick, cash only.
Borello Family Farms U-Pick Cherries—Morgan Hill This spot right off 101 in Morgan Hill is open for cherry-picking until they run out. They have Rainier, Coral Champagne, and Bing cherries for picking at $6.25/lb. for u-pick cherries and $7.25/lb. for pre-picked.
2023 status: Opening in May. Check website for updates before going.
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Lazy K Ranch Cherry U-Pick—Gilroy This Gilroy spot has organic cherries fresh for picking. BYO container and check their website for opening day information. They offer three varieties of dark red cherries for picking—Bings, Brooks, and Vans. $5/pound.
Live Earth Farm—Watsonville This Watsonville farm offers u-pick opportunities when its fields have an abundance of product (they mostly grow to supply their CSA and farmer's market customers). May brings strawberry picking and in June, blackberries.
Gizdich Ranch—Watsonville Drive south to Watsonville where the berries are a-plenty! Gizdich Ranch has ample parking right by the berries—perfect for the littles who don’t want to walk too far to the fruit. Check the website for the opening days for olallieberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Arrive early in the morning for the biggest selection and bring your own containers for picking. Before you head home, check out the bake shop where they offer a dozen pie options (go a la mode, of course), berry popsicles, and even sandwiches for those looking to lunch at the indoor or outdoor picnic tables. Don't forget to come back in the fall for apple picking!
Hours: daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (see update below) 55 Peckham Rd., Watsonville, CA Online: gizdich-ranch.com
Crystal Bay Farm—Watsonville This organic farm is perfect for berry picking in conjunction with a beach trip—it's located just around the corner from scenic Sunset State Beach. Head to Crystal Bay Farm for sweet strawberries ($5/lb.) in the spring and raspberries in June or July ($7/lb.). There is a $2/person entrance fee.
Hours: Wednesdays and weekends, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (see update below) 40 Zils Rd., Watsonville, CA Online: crystalbayfarm.com
JSM Organics—Royal Oaks JSM Organics is a certified organic farm located in the beautiful rolling hills of Royal Oaks/Aromas, California in Monterey County. The JSM team is dedicated to producing the highest quality strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, vegetables, and cut flowers—all of which are organics.
2023 status: This farm has been heavily impacted by the rains, please check back for updated information.
Sonoma County Berry Picking
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Duckworth Family Farm—Sebastopol Blueberry picking is in season in June at this Sebastopol family farm. Certified organic blueberries are sweet, juicy and low to the ground so perfect for little pickers. Blueberries picking early in the day last longer so come first thing in the morning. The farm also has chickens, sheep, cows and horses. You can often snag some fresh blueberry ice cream after a day of picking!
EARTHseed Farm—Sebastopol Formerly known as Gabriel Farm, this spot offers a u-pick program for members. Purchasing a $50 membership grants you ongoing access to visit EARTHseed farm to pick and harvest your own fresh organic fruit, tour their beautiful site and enjoy a wonderful meal with your family and friends. Once you've purchased your membership, you will get a link to sign up for a Saturday/Sunday appointment. Come to the farm that day, pick your fruit, and pay by weight. Fruit availability includes berries, apples, persimmons, pineapple guava, and more.
2023 status: Anticipated early June. Check website for updated info.
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Dell'Osso Family Farm—Lathrop
Making its debut this year to the cherry u-pick horizon, this family farm planted its coal and bing cherry orchards five years ago and is in its very first season for 2022. Be sure to check out the farm's other produce and pick up cherry jam and a pie to go!
Rudy's Original Boysen Berry Farm—Orland This farm north of Sacramento offers u-pick boysenberries and they are perfect for picking. Open now, you can make an appointment to pick (highly recommended for weekends) and bring the whole family. Boysenberries are a super sweet combination of blackberries and raspberries that the kids will love. The picking season runs through mid-June and hours are typically 7 a.m.-7 p.m. though they do close some days at noon when the temps are high.
Jessop Farms—Ripon If blueberries are your weakness then you will have to drive a little farther to get your u-pick on. Jessop Farms is located in the Central Valley just past Manteca and they offer blueberry u-pick from mid-May through early July (as supplies last) as well as strawberries.
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 21386 S. Murphy Rd., Ripon, CA Online: jessopfarms.com
2023 status: Check back for updated information.
Editor’s note: The availability of berries can vary from week to week. Check the website or call before you head out to ensure there is enough pickable produce. Try to arrive first thing in the morning when the temps are low and the berries are most plentiful.
These candy stores in NYC have what you crave for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it, and if you’ve got kids you know they’re expecting at least a little something sweet from you to celebrate (hey, it can’t be organic veggies all the time, right?). Luckily, we know just the place for you to find goodies for your sweethearts, both big and small. In fact, we know several places to get any kind of candy or chocolate you might desire—we’re talking fine chocolates, bulk candy, vintage candy, Swedish candy, and more. So the next time you’re in need of a sugar fix, head to one of these candy stores in NYC.
Located on Park Slope’s Seventh Avenue, Fferins of Brooklyn packs a wide variety of goodies into a relatively small storefront. Its eclectic and far-reaching offerings include nostalgia candy (Pop Rocks, candy necklaces, Astropops, and more), British imports (Aero Bar, Cadbury Flake, Wispa Gold), and artisanal treats for sophisticated palettes. Plus: Harry Potter candy, uncommon beverages (Bob Ross Energy Drink anyone?), and bulk candy for pick and mix also line the shelves.
This Coney Island institution has been serving up candy apples in the Big Apple for over 75 years. It’s hard to pass up a candy apple with rainbow sprinkles to eat along the boardwalk. But if apples aren’t your thing, you can also count on Williams for lollipops, fudge, and ice cream to get you through.
Arguably the definitive NYC candy shop, the Lower East Side’s Economy Candy is an institution established in 1937. This “Nosher’s Paradise of the Lower East Side” stocks over 2,000 kinds of candy and other goodies that you’ll find packed floor-to-ceiling. Whether you’re looking for the newest treat on the candy scene, nostalgic candy brands from decades past or an incredible selection of vintage trading cards from shows and movies like Alf,E.T., and Mork & Mindy, you can find it here.
Insider Tip: If you’re overwhelmed by the jam-packed layout, try Economy Candy’s online store, where you can search candies by hue to get perfectly color-coordinated hauls.
While it’s not a longstanding, beloved New York institution, if your child loves Sour Patch Kids, Sour Patch Kids NYC could be a fun outing. Yes, it’s a huge store dedicated to those tart tykes, with every flavor and type for sale, as well as over-the-top creations (ice cream, waffles, etc.) at the “Sweets Bar.” Lots of SP merch is for sale as well, and you can hop in the Sour Patch NYC cab for a photo op before you leave.
You’ll find Dylan’s Candy Bar locations all over the country now, but the company, brainchild of Dylan Lauren, debuted in NYC in 2001. The NYC store is located in Hudson Yards and features the brand’s stylish and wildly colorful, candy-centric aesthetic. All the candy bases are covered here: bulk, chocolate, lollipops, gummies, sours, nostalgia, and more, but Dylan’s is also a good spot to hit for candy gifts with a little extra, such as chic treat-filled “tackle boxes”, special Valentine’s collections and pops, and over-the-top candy towers, candy “cakes,” and even a chocolate “bash cake” filled with confections. They can also whip up a DIY Candy Buffet for your next party.
While Swedish candy store Sockerbit is no more, Bon Bon (“A Swedish Candy Co.”) is open to satisfy all of your Swede candy needs and more. Gummy creations such as Swedish Fish are of course on the menu, with a selection of fish from popular maker Kolsvart offered. Plus: Swedish lollipops, gum, beverages, and even Swedish delicacies. Bon Bon’s mixes are fun and festive, with curated collections of sweet, sour, jelly/marshmallow, and even gluten-free and vegan. Good news if you’re the type to crave Swedish sweets after bedtime (or at least the kids’ bedtimes)—Bon Bon is open til midnight.
Another NYC institution, Forest Hills’ Aigner Chocolates is widely recognized as producing some of the finest chocolate in the city. Founded in 1930, the shop creates its Austrian chocolate using time-tested recipes and vintage machines. Valentine’s Day is a big deal here, of course, and Aigner’s offers a wide range of chocolate treats and pops in shapes and flavors of all kinds. The bedazzled chocolate video game controller is sure to win your gamer’s heart, and you can’t go wrong with a sprinkle stripe pop.
Find the Candy You Need at This Staten Island Favorite
8. Philip’s Candy
The exterior may not be much to look at, but Philip’s Candy is a local favorite in Northern Staten Island. The Staten Island extension to the now-closed “Coney Island’s Oldest Candy Shop,”—it was founded in 1930—Philip’s has a quiet mom-and-pop atmosphere, an old timey charm, and lovingly crafted chocolates and candies. Signature treats include fresh fruit hand-dipped in melted chocolate, chocolate-covered marzipan and graham crackers, and flavored popcorn. Just remember they’re closed Mondays.
Target, Walmart, Costco, and Home Depot are among the retail giants closing on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving. The turkey. The stuffing. The warm, welcoming love of your family as you surround each other and give thanks for everything you have. Oh, and the shopping too. Wait. Isn’t this supposed to be a holiday about thankfulness, and not about where you can get a new mattress for 60% off or the latest TV for one-third off the price that it normally is? If you’ve noticed that a growing number of stores are starting their Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving Thursday, you’re not alone. And plenty of people (shoppers and employees) don’t like it.
In response to this, some retailers are staying closed on Thanksgiving Day. Yep, that’s right. Those amazingly awesome deals are going to have to wait until Friday — giving employees a full day off. So instead of heading out to the mall, you may just need to stay home with your family.
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Which stores are waiting until Black Friday to open? There’s a growing list of stores that have full Thanksgiving closings, including:
Ace Hardware
Barnes & Noble
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
BJ’s Wholesale
Costco
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Footlocker
Home Goods
Homesense
IKEA
Kohl’s
Macy’s
Marshall’s
Nordstrom
Nordstrom Rack
Petco
REI (with be closed both Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
Sam’s Club
Staples
Simon Property Group (U.S.’s biggest mall group)
Target
The Container Store
TJ Maxx
Walmart
Check with your favorite retailers before heading out to shop them on Thanksgiving Thursday.
Every kid loves getting something addressed to them in the mail, but what if they received correspondence from a real astronaut? Thanks to NASA’s pen pal program, they can write and receive answers from real, live astronauts. It’s a great way to keep kids interested in science, and if a letter does come back, it’s a pretty cool item for the family “brag board.”
Step One: Pick an astronaut
Have your kids look through the list of astronauts on at NASA’s website and read through their bios to see what each one does. Maybe your kids want to know what it’s like to live on the Space Station. Maybe they are more interested in the engineering and problem-solving that goes into making a rocket fly. Picking an astronaut who deals with exactly your kid’s interests makes the NASA pen pal program process even more fun.
Step Two: Decide what to ask their astronaut of choice
Once you’ve picked your lucky astronaut, you should help your kids compose their letter (or have them write it on their own if they’re old enough). The best bet is to ask a specific question that an astronaut can answer. (Check out this amazing two-page letter one four-year-old received after her dad helped her write a letter to NASA scientist Dr. David Williams with a question about a probe headed to Jupiter’s moons.) Kids can think about what they’ve learned in school to help draft their questions. You can also make a request for an autographed photo from current astronauts who are in training or are assigned to an upcoming flight.
Step Three: Address and mail the letter to the NASA office
Any mail and photo requests can be sent to:
NASA Johnson Space Center
CB/Astronaut Office
Houston, TX 77058
You can make it easier on the astronauts by including a self-addressed and stamped return envelope.
Teachers, mark your calendars: Target is bringing back its Teacher Prep Event July 17-Sept.10! The annual sale gives teachers a discount of 15% off select classroom supplies and essentials they so desperately need and purchase out of pocket. The best news? It runs six weeks longer than last year which means more time to save!
The discount applies to all K-12 teachers, homeschool teachers, educators at daycare centers and early childhood learning centers, university and college professors, and teachers at vocational, trade and technical schools. Like the last few years, the discount is offered through the company’s loyalty program, Target Circle, and teachers will need to submit proof of eligibility to take advantage of the savings.
This year is also bringing a new offer: college students can use Target Circle to save on their own back-to-school needs! From Jul. 3-Sept. 3, enrollees can snag 20% off a one-time purchase when they verify their college status.
“We know the back-to-school season signals an important milestone for millions of families across the country – and we’re here to help by introducing even more ways for guests to save and find everything they need all in one convenient location,” says Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target.
With thousands of items in Target’s back-to-school collection under $10, and prices starting under $1, there are great deals to be had for teachers—and families. If you have kids heading back to school or college, head to Target for school supplies, backpacks, clothes, art supplies, college décor and more. Target has even expanded its adaptive collection of clothes and backpacks, which makes the bullseye retailer a one-stop shop for everyone this year.
There’s nothing that kicks your summer off to a sweet start like taking the kids to find u-pick berries at a farm near Boston. Strawberry season rolls out first in early June, followed by raspberry and blueberry seasons. The stone fruits end the season starting in August. These nearby farms offer u-pick berries for families that teach kids where their food comes from and lets you go home with a sweet treat. Read on to find one near you.
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Brooksby Farm A favorite of Boston families, you can u-pick berries at this farm about 20 miles north of the city. Owned by the City of Peabody it's got perks you can't miss, like friendly barnyard animals for kids to play with and a play yard to wear them out after the picking is done. As for u-pick, get ready to pick raspberries, peaches, blueberries and cherries starting in July and running into September.
Parlee Farms This farm plans to open for its 35th season of u-pick berries in mid-June, so sign up on the website to receive picking updates. You can pick your own strawberries here or grab some from the farmstand. They offer five varieties of strawberries for picking and even have late-summer varieties available at the farmstand.
Smolak Farms This spot hasn't announced an opening date for u-pick berries for 2022 yet. If things stay as they were last year, count on a $2 per person entrance fee and the cost to pick is $8 per quart of strawberries. Check the website before heading over as picking conditions change frequently.
Locations: 2 North Andover locations and one at Small Oxx Farm in Boxford Online: smolakfarms.com
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Marini Farm Here you can pick strawberries along with veggies like lettuces and asparagus before you return in the fall for pumpkin season. Check the current picking conditions online, but right now, the start of the strawberry u-pick season is planned for mid-June.
Russell Orchards Strawberry picking has not yet begun at this u-pick farm in Ipswich. The fruit is slowly ripening. Once it's ready, you can get your strawberries here at $5.75 per pound. Raspberries and blueberries are also available for picking later in June and July.
Cider Hill Farm Strawberry picking opens in early June on this u-pick farm. You'll love this spot to bring the kids. You can pre-order your baskets to save time at the farm or get yours when you arrive. Check the website for fruit availability before heading over. You can also pick blueberries here in July. Mark your calendars for the Strawberry Festival on June 18 and 19. Snag tickets while you still can.
Sunshine Farm Strawberry picking typically starts mid-June but check their Facebook page for current conditions. You'll definitely want to swing by the ice cream stand for a cold treat after picking.
Tougas Family Farm The whole family will love this spot for strawberry picking, and the kids will especially enjoy the playground. Real fruit slushies and apple cider donuts are also a huge draw. The u-pick season is expected to begin in early June.
Ward's Berry Farm Pick-your-own is open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. unless the crops are picked out earlier in the day. Strawberries are the first to come in season, followed by raspberries and strawberries. This spot also sells great sandwiches, and has a brand-new bouncy pillow where kids can get their jump on. Psst.. there's piglets too.
Verrill Farm Concord is home to this lovely farm where you can pick strawberries in mid-June. They also have a farmstand where you can get homecooked meals in addition to fresh fruits and veggies. Come on Thursday and you can snag some BBQ!
Tangerini Spring Street Farm After 25 years farming under the capable Tangerini family, this farm was proudly taken over by Linda and Steve Chiarizio in 2019. During the summer seaon, families travel to pick their own strawberries, blueberries and sunflowers throughout the summer months. Many take advantage of farm-fresh food served at the Farmer's Porch Restaurant after working up an appetite.
Family-owned and operated for over 80 years, this farm offers more than just u-pick experiences for families. They're also a great spot to find your fairy garden needs. And if hunger strikes, the donut barn is where you should head (open only on weekends). Get ready to pick strawberries and blueberries in June and July straight into peaches that usually go into early September.
The Blueberry Farm This farm is open for blueberry picking from early July through August. Check their Facebook page for opening dates and current conditions.
Location: 698 W. Washington St., Hanson Online: facebook.com
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Tree-Berry Farm Blueberry-picking season opens in late June. Kids are welcome and they can even accommodate larger groups of kids if you let them know you are coming in advance.
Good to know: 1. The availability of berries can vary from week-to-week. Check the website or call before you head out to ensure there is enough produce to be picked.
2. Try to arrive first thing in the morning when the temps are low and the berries are most plentiful for the best picking.
Heading to Target with a tot in tow can be a blast for them; especially if everyone makes a pit stop for a cake pop (and a latte) at Starbucks. But for one lucky three-year-old, these two iconic stores took on a bigger role in her life. Read on to see how this little girl from Milwaukee got a big playroom makeover.
Ariah, an adorable 3-year-old from Milwaukee, loves her trips to Target so much that her mom, Renèe Doby-Becht decided to create a shopper’s paradise in her playroom. Complete with a Target checkout station, stocked shelves, and even a pint-sized shopping cart, this retail wonderland even has its own Starbucks.
Doby-Becht did not expect the photos of Ariah’s playroom to go viral when she posted them on Facebook.
“Ariah’s favorite store is Target and of course Starbucks are in most Target stores. Although this gift was really late, I wanted to do something different for Christmas this year,” Doby-Becht wrote in the post.
Since Doby-Becht shared the photos a little over a week ago, the post on her personal Facebook page has gotten more than 5,000 comments and over 9,000 reactions and shares.
If Airbnb’s record night of 4 million guests is any indication, the travel industry is bouncing back. Now the vacation rental company has dropped the top travel trends of Labor Day weekend and the fall. From long weekend stays to fall getaways, read on for all the details!
When the company compared seasonal data from 2019 with this year, weekend trips with families were up 70%. For the upcoming holiday weekend, which officially signals the end of summer in the U.S., many of the trips booked are seven nights or longer. Some of the top destinations for Labor Day:
Anchorage, AK
Kansas City, MO
Philadelphia, PA
Mexico City, Mexico
Kenai Peninsula, AK
East Bay, CA
Seattle, WA
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Santa Fe, NM
Greensboro, NC
Of course, Labor Day doesn’t mean that travel is over for the year. Travelers continue to be quite interested in fall trips, with a particular interest in mid-sized cities and larger cities that show off the season’s beauty. The list of top spots for the fall getaways:
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Cincinnati, OH
Charlotte, NC
Minneapolis, MN
Southern Maine
Berkshires, MA
Denver, CO
Newport, RI
Safe travel continues to be the top priority , which is why Airbnb made more than 100 upgrades across its entire service, including an emphasis on flexible searches. Wherever you’re headed this fall, stay healthy and enjoy making memories with your family!
Calling all Barbie fans! America’s favorite doll is headed off on a new adventure in Netflix’s newest film.
Debuting Sept. 1, Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams follows Barbie Roberts across the country to New York. Excited to spend the summer at the Handler School for Performing Arts, no one is more surprised to run into another student named Barbie Roberts, than Barbie herself!
The music-packed film brings Barbie and Barbie together as the two share their dreams of making it big on Broadway. With new nicknames to set them apart, Malibu and Brooklyn both set out to win the program’s Spotlight Solo with their own unique talents.
While Malibu Barbie is self-taught, Brooklyn Barbie has been trained for years in music, dance and singing. The duo demonstrates that there is never one single path to success, and that anyone can succeed if they bring their A-game!
The newest Barbie film celebrates the potential in every child to succeed and that sometimes a competition is more about bringing out the best in each other, rather than winning.
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams will debut on Netflix Sept. 1. Keep an eye out for a new line of dolls, playsets and accessories all themed after the film this fall.
