Thinking of going to Rome later in the year (me + Mrs Croc + 2 kids, 7 and 10) for a few days. Any advice welcome on locations to stay and things to see that will appeal to kids. [more inside]
posted by crocomancer on Apr 9, 2012 - 10 answers

What is there to do in St Louis over the holidays? [more inside]
posted by scruss on Dec 25, 2011 - 20 answers

How did your parents make Santa Claus real for you? [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Nov 21, 2011 - 53 answers

How to handle an abusive, alcoholic family for Christmas - now and in years to come? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2009 - 40 answers

Death, mourning, family, and holidays: How to prepare for the holidays in a post-Dad world? [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Nov 10, 2009 - 13 answers

What are some traditions that we can incorporate into our first Christmas solstice together? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Nov 3, 2009 - 21 answers

Please help me come up with a theme for our family holiday Yankee swap. [more inside]
posted by rabidsegue on Nov 1, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I handle my feelings for my parents during this holiday season? [more inside]
posted by bananaskin on Nov 1, 2009 - 32 answers

Help us cook a holiday feast for just the three of us. [more inside]
posted by scrump on Dec 23, 2008 - 13 answers

Can anyone suggest good things to see and do for a young family visiting Munich this weekend for the first time? [more inside]
posted by sdevans on Nov 27, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm 28 and still being dressed by my mother. Every birthday and Christmas, she buys me more clothes. But they're awful, hideous things. How do I get her to stop? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr on Jul 3, 2008 - 33 answers

PostRehabFilter: A family member is getting out of rehab tomorrow and his birthday is on Thursday (turning 19). He will be returning to rehab after the holidays for a longer stay (starts last week in December) but until then he will be at home, attending NA meetings and seeing his counselor. He'll have A LOT of free time, but will be pretty much confined to the house. He is very artistic, extremely musically gifted and likes history and science. What should we get him for his birthday??? [more inside]
posted by hummercash on Nov 13, 2007 - 18 answers

What are your favorite family recipes for the Jewish holidays? [more inside]
posted by Flakypastry on Sep 11, 2007 - 13 answers

Montreal in the summer, with kids... looking for family friendly stuff. [more inside]
posted by glip on Jul 9, 2007 - 15 answers

Where to take a non-kid oriented family vacation next Christmas/New Year season (that is not a cruise)? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Apr 18, 2007 - 14 answers

Hotel/Home for the Holidays? My girlfriend and I are facing a major dilemma in visiting her home town for Christmas: Stay at her parents house or stay in a hotel. Any advice or past experiences would be most appreciated. Much much [more inside]
posted by travis vocino on Dec 7, 2006 - 44 answers

Where to go for a family beach holiday in Europe this summer? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on May 24, 2006 - 10 answers