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Fall is a great time to get away with the kids.  The summer crowds are gone from many places and the pumpkins are ripe for the pickin'.  We love going to New Paltz in upstate NY.  It's not too far and has a great country feel.  The town is funky and has a zippy college vibe (thanks to SUNY New Paltz). 

Lodging options range from roadside motels, to B&B's and the famous Mohonk Mountain House.  But tucked away between the excess and expense of Mohonk, and the ...

For many of us, keeping our kids in shape is a constant challenge.  Junk food rules, schools are cutting back on physical education and Nintendo has taken the place of going out and climbing a tree.  On the other hand, some kids are overtraining.  Baseball is no longer a spring sport, but is practiced year round by many kids (including some 8 year olds I know.)  As a result, sports injuries from overuse are becoming more common.

For kids at either end of the spectrum there is crossfitkids.com.  Crossfitkids ...